Event aiming to keep residents safe online

Residents are being invited to learn more about staying safe online.

Next week, the government along with Manx Telecom and Sure are holding free drop-in sessions in the Island capital to offer important tips on cyber security and online protection to mark Safer Internet Day.

Teams will be on hand answer questions on key subjects such as passwords, spotting scams, reducing the risk of fraud and keeping your children safe - people are also invited to bring their own devices to get a free security health check.

The event will take place on Tuesday, February 11, at the Sea Terminal in Douglas between 10.30am and 12.30pm and again from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.