Article: Businesses urged to strengthen cyber security practices - published over 2 years ago.
Content: A new report from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has revealed the true extent to which cyber attacks are rising. The report has outlined that almost one in three businesses (31%) and a quarter (26%) of charities now experience breaches or attacks at least once a week. As a result, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is u...
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Published: 2022 04 05 12:16:34
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Article: SMEs and lone traders mean big business for hackers - published over 2 years ago.
Content: SMEs and sole traders without large IT budgets are often seen as soft targets but there are cost effective ways in which to protect your business. Here’s what you need to know: The most common forms of cyber attack are malware, ransomware and phishing. Malware is an umbrella term for malicious software that aims to damage your computer, server or network. ...
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Published: 2022 04 05 12:18:16
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Article: Spotting Business Fraud - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Fraud can appear in many forms, from fake documents to identify theft, which not only impacts you personally, but your business, too. While fraud is not limited to the online world, the risk can be reduced through secure cyber security. In the past few years, it has been well documented that there has been an increase in businesses being targeted, with bank...
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Published: 2022 04 12 14:20:26
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Article: Protect Yourself and Your Identity - published over 2 years ago.
Content: According to statistics from the National Fraud Database, there was a surge in identity fraud during 2021, with 180,000 cases of fraudulent activity reported in the first half of the year alone. This type criminal activity is only expected to increase in 2022 and beyond. At the NEBRC believe the best way to stay safe and avoid the risk of falling victim to ...
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Published: 2022 04 12 14:25:39
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Article: Spotting Business Fraud - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Fraud can appear in many forms, from fake documents to identify theft, which not only impacts you personally, but your business, too. While fraud is not limited to the online world, the risk can be reduced through secure cyber security. In the past few years, it has been well documented that there has been an increase in businesses being targeted, with bank...
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Published: 2022 04 12 14:20:26
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Article: Protect Yourself and Your Identity - published over 2 years ago.
Content: According to statistics from the National Fraud Database, there was a surge in identity fraud during 2021, with 180,000 cases of fraudulent activity reported in the first half of the year alone. This type criminal activity is only expected to increase in 2022 and beyond. At the NEBRC believe the best way to stay safe and avoid the risk of falling victim to ...
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Article: Businesses urged to strengthen cyber security practices - published over 2 years ago.
Content: A new report from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has revealed the true extent to which cyber attacks are rising. The report has outlined that almost one in three businesses (31%) and a quarter (26%) of charities now experience breaches or attacks at least once a week. As a result, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is u...
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Published: 2022 04 05 12:16:34
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Article: SMEs and lone traders mean big business for hackers - published over 2 years ago.
Content: SMEs and sole traders without large IT budgets are often seen as soft targets but there are cost effective ways in which to protect your business. Here’s what you need to know: The most common forms of cyber attack are malware, ransomware and phishing. Malware is an umbrella term for malicious software that aims to damage your computer, server or network. ...
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Article: NCSC encourages UK businesses to act in light of the recent cyber incidents in and around Ukraine - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is encouraging all UK organisations to review and bolster their cyber security in response to the cyber incidents in and around Ukraine.   This comes after the NCSC updated its guidance to UK companies and organisations last week on ‘Actions to take when the cyber threat is heightened’. To reduce any risk, it is re...
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Published: 2022 03 02 12:54:44
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Article: Online Fraud reporting concerns - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Victims of online fraud and scams can be subject to a “postcode lottery” when it comes to how and if their crime is investigated, suggests research recently published by The Daily Telegraph. Under the present system, all fraud offences and scams are reported to Action Fraud, the central police unit. These 400,000-plus annually reported crimes are filtered b...
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Published: 2022 03 02 12:59:40
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Article: The new era of “smart agriculture” – a hotspot for cyber crime? - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Over the past decade, farms across the world have been upscaling their use of the internet – including IoT, big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence in an effort to increase yields and sustainability. But with this increase in digital technology comes an increased risk of cyber attacks, potentially detrimental to regional, national and global ...
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Published: 2022 03 15 09:17:03
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Article: Balancing cyber risk and defence – an essential check list to be cyber prepared - published over 2 years ago.
Content: As heightened tensions across the world are playing out in real time cyber threats are a large player in the war currently being waged in Ukraine and, as retaliatory measures, against Russia as the aggressor. It is easy to think with such global events unfolding that cyber security on a domestic or personal level is not a priority for hackers, but there is...
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Published: 2022 03 15 09:31:31
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Article: Watch out! - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Generous members of the public wanting to help refugees fleeing the Ukraine are being warned about new scams involving pleas for donations linked to cryptocurrencies. Reports have been made that people are being targeted in phishing emails and forum posts to donate via cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The emails also ask for personal and financial details ...
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Published: 2022 03 22 09:32:38
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Article: Cyber security within HR - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Human Resources (HR) is one of the primary industry sectors to be targeted by cyber criminals, according to recent research. Indeed, 60% of data breaches within an organisation have occurred as a result of successful cyber attacks through HR functions. Why is HR so often a target for cyber criminals? HR departments manage personal and sensitive information ...
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Published: 2022 03 22 09:43:16
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Article: Password managers - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Password protection for staying safe online is one of the easiest things to get wrong. A recent study by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) revealed how millions of us are using pet’s name, football team names, “password” and “123456” to access online services, leaving users wide open to hackers using automated tools. Did you know, it only take...
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Published: 2022 03 23 14:50:57
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Article: Watch out! - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Generous members of the public wanting to help refugees fleeing the Ukraine are being warned about new scams involving pleas for donations linked to cryptocurrencies. Reports have been made that people are being targeted in phishing emails and forum posts to donate via cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The emails also ask for personal and financial details ...
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Published: 2022 03 22 09:32:38
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Article: Cyber security within HR - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Human Resources (HR) is one of the primary industry sectors to be targeted by cyber criminals, according to recent research. Indeed, 60% of data breaches within an organisation have occurred as a result of successful cyber attacks through HR functions. Why is HR so often a target for cyber criminals? HR departments manage personal and sensitive information ...
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Published: 2022 03 22 09:43:16
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Article: Balancing cyber risk and defence – an essential check list to be cyber prepared - published over 2 years ago.
Content: As heightened tensions across the world are playing out in real time cyber threats are a large player in the war currently being waged in Ukraine and, as retaliatory measures, against Russia as the aggressor. It is easy to think with such global events unfolding that cyber security on a domestic or personal level is not a priority for hackers, but there is...
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Published: 2022 03 15 09:31:31
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Article: The new era of “smart agriculture” – a hotspot for cyber crime? - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Over the past decade, farms across the world have been upscaling their use of the internet – including IoT, big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence in an effort to increase yields and sustainability. But with this increase in digital technology comes an increased risk of cyber attacks, potentially detrimental to regional, national and global ...
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Published: 2022 03 15 09:17:03
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Article: Online Fraud reporting concerns - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Victims of online fraud and scams can be subject to a “postcode lottery” when it comes to how and if their crime is investigated, suggests research recently published by The Daily Telegraph. Under the present system, all fraud offences and scams are reported to Action Fraud, the central police unit. These 400,000-plus annually reported crimes are filtered b...
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Published: 2022 03 02 12:59:40
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Article: NCSC encourages UK businesses to act in light of the recent cyber incidents in and around Ukraine - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is encouraging all UK organisations to review and bolster their cyber security in response to the cyber incidents in and around Ukraine.   This comes after the NCSC updated its guidance to UK companies and organisations last week on ‘Actions to take when the cyber threat is heightened’. To reduce any risk, it is re...
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Published: 2022 03 02 12:54:44
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Article: Online Fraud reporting concerns - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Victims of online fraud and scams can be subject to a “postcode lottery” when it comes to how and if their crime is investigated, suggests research recently published by The Daily Telegraph. Under the present system, all fraud offences and scams are reported to Action Fraud, the central police unit. These 400,000-plus annually reported crimes are filtered b...
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Published: 2022 03 02 12:59:40
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Article: An update on the Cyber Bill - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: A bill is making its way through Parliament that will see new laws to keep consumers’ phones, tablets, smart TVs, fitness trackers and other devices secure from online criminals. It will place new cyber security requirements on the manufacturers and sellers of consumer tech which can connect to the internet or other devices. Under the bill, easy-to-crack d...
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Published: 2022 02 09 13:08:25
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Article: Ransomware: the big business threat - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Ransomware, a form of malicious software that infiltrates a computer or network and limits or restricts access to critical data by encrypting files until a ransom is paid, causing significant time, reputation and cost implications to organisations, is becoming more frequent and sophisticated. Indeed, the NCSC believes that ransomware will remain a major th...
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Published: 2022 02 09 13:12:42
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Article: Could we be looking for you? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Vacancy for Non-Exec Advisory Board Member at North East regional Business Resilience Centre The North East BRC is part of a national network of police led, not for profit organisations working alongside large, private sector companies and academia to provide cyber crime and fraud prevention advice to small and medium enterprises across the region. Having...
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Published: 2022 02 11 09:10:27
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Article: Supply chains and cyber criminals - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: According to Microsoft, open-source supply chain attacks are up a staggering 650% from 2020. The chain reaction from an attack on a singular supplier can compromise an entire network of providers. So, the question is, how can you defend an entire supply chain? To put it simply, you can’t - but you can work to ensure that your supply chain invests in cyber...
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Published: 2022 02 15 08:51:30
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Article: Fraud in retail - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Dry January didn’t seem to be a consideration for criminals last month with alcohol being the most stolen item, according to the latest stats released by Retailers Against Crime. Confectionary, ink cartridges, household goods and cosmetics also made it into the Top 10 most wanted items. Using data submitted by its members, the RCA figures show that incident...
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Published: 2022 02 15 08:53:43
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Article: IT security – and what to know - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Reports of multiple breaches and ongoing ransomware attacks are now happening on a daily basis - and what is clear is that no one is immune to attack, regardless of size, reputation or resources. As we progress through 2022, here are some of the main issues that we should all make it our business to be aware of: Ransomware Ransomware remains an ongoing con...
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Published: 2022 02 22 10:20:18
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Article: Anti-fraud rules for online shopping - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Shopping online is set to become a little safer as from next month with more identity checks being introduced as part of new anti-fraud rules coming into force on March 14. Indeed, buyers may have already noticed more requests to verify their ID as payments providers and retailers adopt the new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) rules. After March 14, if ...
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Published: 2022 02 22 10:28:20
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Article: The rise of cyber attack across UK schools - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: According to a recent survey by Cantium Business Solutions, over three quarters (78%) of UK headteachers believe that their school faces an increased risk of being exposed to a cyber incident. Universities, schools and other education institutions often hold sensitive, personally identifiable information which makes them attractive to cyber criminals who ar...
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Published: 2022 02 22 10:44:59
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Article: IT security – and what to know - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Reports of multiple breaches and ongoing ransomware attacks are now happening on a daily basis - and what is clear is that no one is immune to attack, regardless of size, reputation or resources. As we progress through 2022, here are some of the main issues that we should all make it our business to be aware of: Ransomware Ransomware remains an ongoing con...
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Published: 2022 02 22 10:20:18
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Article: Anti-fraud rules for online shopping - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Shopping online is set to become a little safer as from next month with more identity checks being introduced as part of new anti-fraud rules coming into force on March 14. Indeed, buyers may have already noticed more requests to verify their ID as payments providers and retailers adopt the new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) rules. After March 14, if ...
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Article: Supply chains and cyber criminals - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: According to Microsoft, open-source supply chain attacks are up a staggering 650% from 2020. The chain reaction from an attack on a singular supplier can compromise an entire network of providers. So, the question is, how can you defend an entire supply chain? To put it simply, you can’t - but you can work to ensure that your supply chain invests in cyber...
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Published: 2022 02 15 08:51:30
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Article: Fraud in retail - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Dry January didn’t seem to be a consideration for criminals last month with alcohol being the most stolen item, according to the latest stats released by Retailers Against Crime. Confectionary, ink cartridges, household goods and cosmetics also made it into the Top 10 most wanted items. Using data submitted by its members, the RCA figures show that incident...
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Published: 2022 02 15 08:53:43
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Article: Could we be looking for you? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Vacancy for Non-Exec Advisory Board Member at North East regional Business Resilience Centre The North East BRC is part of a national network of police led, not for profit organisations working alongside large, private sector companies and academia to provide cyber crime and fraud prevention advice to small and medium enterprises across the region. Having...
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Published: 2022 02 11 09:10:27
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Article: Ransomware: the big business threat - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Ransomware, a form of malicious software that infiltrates a computer or network and limits or restricts access to critical data by encrypting files until a ransom is paid, causing significant time, reputation and cost implications to organisations, is becoming more frequent and sophisticated. Indeed, the NCSC believes that ransomware will remain a major th...
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Published: 2022 02 09 13:12:42
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Article: An update on the Cyber Bill - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: A bill is making its way through Parliament that will see new laws to keep consumers’ phones, tablets, smart TVs, fitness trackers and other devices secure from online criminals. It will place new cyber security requirements on the manufacturers and sellers of consumer tech which can connect to the internet or other devices. Under the bill, easy-to-crack d...
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Published: 2022 02 09 13:08:25
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Article: Cyber terminology - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Every year the Oxford and Collins Dictionaries bring out new editions and announce the most used words of that year. While global events such as the pandemic have made terms such as PPE and Covid-19 top of the list for the past two years there is also now a whole lexicon of words when it comes to cyber security. Even a few years ago, only IT specialists wo...
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Published: 2021 11 24 15:21:57
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Article: Three things the retail sector can do today to help ensure good cyber security - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Like any sector involved in the purchase and selling of goods, alongside an increasing move online, retailers and related supply chains are likely to hold sensitive, personally identifiable information which leaves them open to cyber attack and ransomware. By following just a few simple steps, you can immediately improve cyber security at little or no cost...
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Published: 2021 12 03 07:39:26
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Article: New legislation for the Internet of Things - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The UK government is aiming to tighten up consumer protection on Internet of Things (IoT) devices with the introduction of new legislation. The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill puts new cyber security standards on manufacturers, importers and distributors of internet-connectable devices, such as phones, tablets, smart TVs and fitn...
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Published: 2021 12 03 07:42:04
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Article: Latest NCSC password advice - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The latest advice from the National Cyber Security Council (NCSC) is that websites - particularly e-commerce sites - should allow customers to cut and paste passwords to access their accounts. At the moment, many website developers prevent users from copying and pasting passwords during the log-in process, in the assumption this provides an additional eleme...
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Published: 2021 12 03 07:46:35
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Article: Cyber Essentials gets biggest update to technical controls since launch - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: In the new year, the NCSC and IASME will implement an updated set of requirements for Cyber Essentials. This update will be the biggest overhaul of the scheme’s technical controls since it was launched in 2014 and comes in response to the cyber security challenges organisations now regularly face. The way we work has changed dramatically over a short perio...
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Published: 2021 12 03 07:54:11
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Article: Three things to help ensure the safe use of Bring your own Device - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Under the recently announced Plan B the government is once again asking businesses to work from home, where possible. As a result of increased remote working over recent years many businesses have introduced Bring your own device (BYOD) – that is, allowing employees to use their own personal computers rather than being required to use an officially provided ...
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Published: 2021 12 15 14:14:03
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Topic: Cyber Security

Article: Security Minister Announces Launch of National Cyber Resilience Centre Group - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: AT NORTHEAST EVENT IN YORK Press Release: Friday 10th December 2021 The city of York played host last night to the launch of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG): a national entity bringing together policing, government, business and academia to develop best practice in cyber resilience across the country. Security Minister The Rt Hon Damian...
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Published: 2021 12 15 14:25:02
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Article: ‘Tis the season for fraud - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Beware that Christmas is often a time for fraud as well as festivities, with many recently reported scams involving fake parcel delivery texts to mobiles phones. Plus, following the Government’s recently announced Plan B a further surge in scamming activity is expected, with more customers turning online for their last-minute Christmas shopping. According...
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Published: 2021 12 15 14:32:11
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Article: Three things you can do today to help stay safe against financial investment fraud - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Investment fraud can come in many forms, but in the majority of cases cyber criminals attempt to convince a victim to invest in schemes or products that are either worthless or do not exist. Below are three ways you can help to protect yourself from the rising issue of financial investment fraud: Do not make rushed decisions on investments When deciding to ...
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Published: 2021 12 21 08:38:58
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Article: Predications for 2022 - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: As we count down towards 2022 here are our top 5 predictions for the coming year, and what it could mean for cyber security, awareness and prevention. 1. Increasing attacks on software supply chainThe grim reality for us all is that supply chain attacks are likely to continue to present new lucrative opportunities with criminals looking to exploit the weake...
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Published: 2021 12 21 09:06:03
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Article: Charity Fraud - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Despite the season of goodwill, authorities are warning that fraudsters are increasingly using charities to defraud well-meaning supporters. UK group, Action Fraud says £1.6m has been lost to online charity fraud in 2021, with Christmas being a particularly emotive time of the year. In response to the issue, the scam watchdog is teaming up with the regulat...
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Published: 2021 12 21 09:30:21
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Article: Three things the construction industry must consider - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The construction industry is particularly vulnerable to ransomware attacks, according to Safety Detective. And while there is no sure-fire way of completely preventing cyber attack, there are steps that organisations can take to help reduce risk. Below are three steps you can take today: Raise cybersecurity awareness Ensuring that staff understand and are aw...
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Article: Gift card fraud - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: According to new data, millions of pounds are lost each year in gift card scams, and this time of year is a particular risk point. Scams demanding gift cards often begin with a phone call from someone impersonating a well-known business. For instance, victims have reported that a scammer pose as an Amazon or Apple employee requesting pictures of the numbers...
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Article: Ransomware a major risk into 2022 - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: As noted in our blog at the end of 2021, ransomware continues to be a major risk into 2022, with criminals using social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr - among other methods - to pressure corporate victims into paying ransom demands. Throughout 2021, ransomware blackmailers have expanded their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to ...
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Article: Yesterday could be classed as a ‘bad day’ - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: NEBRC Comms Chair Liz Murray looks at the impact of mental health and the importance of supporting a workplace culture for all to thrive. Overnight I’d had 3 hours sleep as a guesstimated maximum. It was broken and disturbed so, when I rolled out of bed at my usual 05.45, I wasn’t quite feeling my normal early-morning self. A walk out with the dogs cleared ...
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Article: Vulnerability update! - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Experts have found vulnerabilities in three drivers which attack the central component of Windows which could make PCs and laptops easy to hack. The issue was spotted in signed kernel drivers, after hundreds of tests. These are mostly exploited by game cheat developers to circumvent anti-cheat mechanisms. But they have also been used by several advanced pe...
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Published: 2022 01 28 08:06:50
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Article: Malicious activity puts stop to payments at payroll firms - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Thousands of self-employed people were left financially stranded when two major payroll firms were hacked this month. Freelancers were left without pay after a cyber-attack stopped wages getting through from payroll firms Parasol and Brookson. The companies manage self-employed clients' tax and wage pay outs in return for a fee, but their phone lines and we...
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Article: The future of fraud is cyber - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, has reported that 62% of recorded crimes between December 2020 and December 2021 were cyber enabled. From text message scams to trading scheme fraud, the sad reality is that cyber crime is on the increase, causing significant impact to businesses and lifestyles on a daily basis. ...
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Article: Cyber crime – the next pandemic? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Government figures in the year to March 2021 found four in ten businesses and a quarter of UK charities had experienced cyber breaches in the previous year. So, what has accelerated the risk of cyber crime? An increase in remote working An increase in the use of cloud services An increase in the use of smart devices An increase in cyber criminals: f...
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Published: 2022 02 02 12:59:31
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Article: Romance Fraud - Don’t be fooled - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: February 14 may be billed as the most romantic day of the year, but online scammers see it as a cynical opportunity to snare innocent victims. Police forces and anti-fraud teams across the UK, including the NEBRC are highlighting the risks of looking for romance online at this special time of year, with criminals launching scams on “an industrial scale” to ...
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Published: 2022 02 02 13:04:06
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Article: Cyber crime – the next pandemic? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Government figures in the year to March 2021 found four in ten businesses and a quarter of UK charities had experienced cyber breaches in the previous year. So, what has accelerated the risk of cyber crime? An increase in remote working An increase in the use of cloud services An increase in the use of smart devices An increase in cyber criminals: f...
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Published: 2022 02 02 12:59:31
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Article: Romance Fraud - Don’t be fooled - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: February 14 may be billed as the most romantic day of the year, but online scammers see it as a cynical opportunity to snare innocent victims. Police forces and anti-fraud teams across the UK, including the NEBRC are highlighting the risks of looking for romance online at this special time of year, with criminals launching scams on “an industrial scale” to ...
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Article: Three things you can do today to minimise your risk to mandate fraud - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Mandate fraud, which is also known as Payment Diversion Fraud (PDF) and Business Email Compromise (BEC), can occur anywhere where electronic financial transactions are taking place. Criminals are known to contact a business and / or their customers via email and convincingly claim to be from a company updating on a change of bank account details, which of ...
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Published: 2021 11 24 14:31:08
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Article: New plans to boost the cyber security of UK's digital supply chains - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: IT service providers could be required to follow new cyber security rules such as part of new proposals from the government to help British businesses manage the growing cyber threat. Other plans to help protect the country’s digital supply chains include new procurement rules to ensure the public sector buys services from firms with good cyber security. T...
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Published: 2021 11 24 15:16:32
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Article: Cyber terminology - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Every year the Oxford and Collins Dictionaries bring out new editions and announce the most used words of that year. While global events such as the pandemic have made terms such as PPE and Covid-19 top of the list for the past two years there is also now a whole lexicon of words when it comes to cyber security. Even a few years ago, only IT specialists wo...
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Published: 2021 11 24 15:21:57
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Article: Three things the retail sector can do today to help ensure good cyber security - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Like any sector involved in the purchase and selling of goods, alongside an increasing move online, retailers and related supply chains are likely to hold sensitive, personally identifiable information which leaves them open to cyber attack and ransomware. By following just a few simple steps, you can immediately improve cyber security at little or no cost...
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Published: 2021 12 03 07:39:26
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Article: New legislation for the Internet of Things - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The UK government is aiming to tighten up consumer protection on Internet of Things (IoT) devices with the introduction of new legislation. The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill puts new cyber security standards on manufacturers, importers and distributors of internet-connectable devices, such as phones, tablets, smart TVs and fitn...
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Published: 2021 12 03 07:42:04
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Article: Latest NCSC password advice - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The latest advice from the National Cyber Security Council (NCSC) is that websites - particularly e-commerce sites - should allow customers to cut and paste passwords to access their accounts. At the moment, many website developers prevent users from copying and pasting passwords during the log-in process, in the assumption this provides an additional eleme...
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Published: 2021 12 03 07:46:35
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Article: Cyber Essentials gets biggest update to technical controls since launch - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: In the new year, the NCSC and IASME will implement an updated set of requirements for Cyber Essentials. This update will be the biggest overhaul of the scheme’s technical controls since it was launched in 2014 and comes in response to the cyber security challenges organisations now regularly face. The way we work has changed dramatically over a short perio...
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Published: 2021 12 03 07:54:11
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Article: Three things to help ensure the safe use of Bring your own Device - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Under the recently announced Plan B the government is once again asking businesses to work from home, where possible. As a result of increased remote working over recent years many businesses have introduced Bring your own device (BYOD) – that is, allowing employees to use their own personal computers rather than being required to use an officially provided ...
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Published: 2021 12 15 14:14:03
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Article: Security Minister Announces Launch of National Cyber Resilience Centre Group - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: AT NORTHEAST EVENT IN YORK Press Release: Friday 10th December 2021 The city of York played host last night to the launch of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG): a national entity bringing together policing, government, business and academia to develop best practice in cyber resilience across the country. Security Minister The Rt Hon Damian...
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Published: 2021 12 15 14:25:02
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Article: ‘Tis the season for fraud - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Beware that Christmas is often a time for fraud as well as festivities, with many recently reported scams involving fake parcel delivery texts to mobiles phones. Plus, following the Government’s recently announced Plan B a further surge in scamming activity is expected, with more customers turning online for their last-minute Christmas shopping. According...
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Published: 2021 12 15 14:32:11
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Article: Three things you can do today to help stay safe against financial investment fraud - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Investment fraud can come in many forms, but in the majority of cases cyber criminals attempt to convince a victim to invest in schemes or products that are either worthless or do not exist. Below are three ways you can help to protect yourself from the rising issue of financial investment fraud: Do not make rushed decisions on investments When deciding to ...
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Published: 2021 12 21 08:38:58
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Article: Predications for 2022 - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: As we count down towards 2022 here are our top 5 predictions for the coming year, and what it could mean for cyber security, awareness and prevention. 1. Increasing attacks on software supply chainThe grim reality for us all is that supply chain attacks are likely to continue to present new lucrative opportunities with criminals looking to exploit the weake...
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Article: Charity Fraud - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Despite the season of goodwill, authorities are warning that fraudsters are increasingly using charities to defraud well-meaning supporters. UK group, Action Fraud says £1.6m has been lost to online charity fraud in 2021, with Christmas being a particularly emotive time of the year. In response to the issue, the scam watchdog is teaming up with the regulat...
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Published: 2021 12 21 09:30:21
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Article: Three things the construction industry must consider - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The construction industry is particularly vulnerable to ransomware attacks, according to Safety Detective. And while there is no sure-fire way of completely preventing cyber attack, there are steps that organisations can take to help reduce risk. Below are three steps you can take today: Raise cybersecurity awareness Ensuring that staff understand and are aw...
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Article: Gift card fraud - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: According to new data, millions of pounds are lost each year in gift card scams, and this time of year is a particular risk point. Scams demanding gift cards often begin with a phone call from someone impersonating a well-known business. For instance, victims have reported that a scammer pose as an Amazon or Apple employee requesting pictures of the numbers...
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Article: Ransomware a major risk into 2022 - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: As noted in our blog at the end of 2021, ransomware continues to be a major risk into 2022, with criminals using social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr - among other methods - to pressure corporate victims into paying ransom demands. Throughout 2021, ransomware blackmailers have expanded their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to ...
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Article: Yesterday could be classed as a ‘bad day’ - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: NEBRC Comms Chair Liz Murray looks at the impact of mental health and the importance of supporting a workplace culture for all to thrive. Overnight I’d had 3 hours sleep as a guesstimated maximum. It was broken and disturbed so, when I rolled out of bed at my usual 05.45, I wasn’t quite feeling my normal early-morning self. A walk out with the dogs cleared ...
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Article: Vulnerability update! - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Experts have found vulnerabilities in three drivers which attack the central component of Windows which could make PCs and laptops easy to hack. The issue was spotted in signed kernel drivers, after hundreds of tests. These are mostly exploited by game cheat developers to circumvent anti-cheat mechanisms. But they have also been used by several advanced pe...
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Article: Malicious activity puts stop to payments at payroll firms - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Thousands of self-employed people were left financially stranded when two major payroll firms were hacked this month. Freelancers were left without pay after a cyber-attack stopped wages getting through from payroll firms Parasol and Brookson. The companies manage self-employed clients' tax and wage pay outs in return for a fee, but their phone lines and we...
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Article: The future of fraud is cyber - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, has reported that 62% of recorded crimes between December 2020 and December 2021 were cyber enabled. From text message scams to trading scheme fraud, the sad reality is that cyber crime is on the increase, causing significant impact to businesses and lifestyles on a daily basis. ...
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