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Job seekers urged to be vigilant online

Many people decide to look for a new job at the beginning of the year, but cyber crooks also jump in on the action in a bid to expose users to online threats and steal their information, it has been stated.
Get Safe Online is warning anyone embarking on a job search on the internet to be extra vigilant and ensure they are being safe online by having not only security but good practices.

According to Tony Neat, managing director of Get Safe Online, internet users should look out for the security lock at the bottom of a webpage and be well aware of who they are dealing with.

Many CVs contain personal information that can end up being used for ID theft if they fall in the wrong hands hence internet users should be careful about where they upload their CVs, he warned.

Online security experts recommend having internet security software that is regularly updated, which can help spot online threats.

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