Article: 12 steps to protect your business from cybercrime this Christmas - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Out of office doesn't mean out of mind - remember to keep your business secure over the Christmas holidays!Picture this; the clock is close to striking five on Friday 24th December, keys in hand you’re ready to lock the office doors and send your staff home for the holidays. You’re already daydreaming of relaxing by the fire with a glass of mulled wine. But ... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/12-days-of-christmas Published: 2021 12 01 08:00:25 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:33 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: The WMCRC is on standby to support SME’s this Small Business Saturday - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Small Business Saturday 2021 takes place this year on the 4th December. The day was established to highlight small business success and to encourage us to 'shop local' and support small businesses in our communities. But it could also be an opportunity for SMEs and microbusinesses to reflect on what priorities we need to focus on.The Cyber Resilience Centre ... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/the-wmcrc-is-on-standby-to-support-sme-s-this-small-business-saturday Published: 2021 12 02 11:01:58 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:33 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Cybersecurity in logistics | How do I protect my supply chain from cyber-attacks? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: A supply chain attack is a cyber-attack that targets the less secure elements of a company’s supply chain, with the intent to cause serious damage for those on the end of the attack.Companies and businesses within logistics regularly transfer sensitive information electronically, as it simplifies and speeds up communications between multiple organisations. ... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/how-do-i-protect-my-supply-chain-from-cyber-attacks Published: 2021 12 06 12:11:42 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:33 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Secure your business with FREE membership at The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands (WMCRC) offers a range of membership options depending on what level of support businesses across the region need. The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands was set up to support and help secure businesses across the region against cybercrime. Cyber crime is a growing problem. Last year, it was repo... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/membership-at-wmcrc Published: 2021 12 06 21:06:21 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:33 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: UK's National Cyber Strategy for 2022 launches - published almost 3 years ago. Content: A new National Cyber Strategy has been announced, setting out how we will protect and promote UK interests in rapidly evolving online world. Today (Wednesday 15th December) the Government has published its new National Cyber Strategy which sets out how the UK will solidify its position as a global cyber power. This is the first major milestone following the... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/uk-s-national-cyber-strategy-for-2022-launches Published: 2021 12 15 14:40:29 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:33 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: WMCRC announces strategic partnership with Cyber Tzar - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Cyber Tzar Ltd. Cyber Tzar Ltd provide a variety of risk assessment and management tools to help businesses understand their Cyber Security. Their approach to the cyber security skills gap is to help business owners, risk managers, information securit... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/wmcrc-announces-strategic-partnership-with-cyber-tzar Published: 2021 12 17 11:00:41 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:32 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Log4J vulnerability - What your business needs to know - published almost 3 years ago. Content: On Thursday, December 9, 2021, a severe vulnerability was discovered that has a devastating effect on systems across the internet. The severity of this particular vulnerability is rated 10/10, the highest known to memory. This means that hackers can remotely obtain unauthorised full access to the vulnerable system with zero user interaction. What’s the iss... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/log4j-vulnerability-what-your-business-needs-to-know Published: 2021 12 22 11:42:12 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:32 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Cyber Essentials – What are the changes to the technical control requirements? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The Government approved Cyber Essentials scheme includes five technical controls that help protect organisations from the majority of cyber-attacks. A team of experts review the scheme at regular intervals to ensure it stays effective in the ever-evolving threat landscape. The scheme was introduced by the UK Government in 2014 as a way to help make the UK t... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-essentials-what-are-the-changes-to-the-technical-control-requirements Published: 2022 01 07 18:01:16 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:32 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: UK Finance warns SMEs of increased risk of targeted scams - published almost 3 years ago. Content: UK Finance’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign is warning UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to be alert for scams targeting their companies. As many businesses start the new year with people working from home, fraudsters will try to take advantage of opportunities to steal money where firms might be working outside of their normal processes. Crimi... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/uk-finance-warns-smes-of-increased-risk-of-targeted-scams Published: 2022 01 12 16:28:32 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:32 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Cyber-attacks cost UK manufactures up to £25,000 last year - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Do you own a business that is involved in the printing of materials such as marketing materials or for books you might see in the shop? Or perhaps you produce equipment for the sports or leisure industry? Whichever industry it may be, the Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East has issued warning to all SME’s and micro businesses involved in manufacturing... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-attacks-cost-uk-manufactures-up-to-25-000-last-year Published: 2022 01 18 13:53:34 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:32 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: WMCRC and Cyber Risk Score join forces to improve cyber resilience across the region - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands has joined forces with Cyber Risk Score to improve cyber resilience across the region, the UK and beyond.Based in Birmingham, Cyber Risk Score is the World’s first affordable cyber security scoring tool for assessing companies, public sector organisations and their supply chains. The Cyber Security Breaches... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/wmcrc-and-cyber-risk-score-join-forces-to-improve-cyber-resilience-across-the-region Published: 2022 01 18 17:47:12 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:32 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: 4 easy to follow steps to protect your company’s data this Data Privacy Day - published almost 3 years ago. Content: With a 8.1% increase in business growth in the West Midlands region over the last two years, opportunities for cybercriminals to attack have also increased. The average cost of a cyber-attack for micro and small businesses that lost data or assets after breaches was £8,170, this increased to £13,400 for medium to large businesses.These figures are alarming a... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/4-easy-to-follow-steps-to-protect-your-company-s-data-this-data-privacy-day Published: 2022 01 28 12:13:06 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:32 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Concord College joins the Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands is delighted to announce it is now working in affiliation through the centre's Business Starter Membership with Concord College. Concord College is a highly academic independent international school located in Shropshire for day and boarding students. Detective Superintendent Vanessa Eyles, Director of the C... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/concord-college-joins-the-cyber-resilience-centre-for-the-west-midlands Published: 2022 01 28 16:19:34 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:32 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: NHS Covid pass scam warning - published almost 3 years ago. Content: From today, until any easing of the government’s plan B restrictions that hope to tackle the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant are announced, adults must now show a COVID pass to enter nightclubs and other large events in England. But with this, comes scams. The new measures coming into force require proof of double-vaccination or a negative PCR or late... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/nhs-covid-pass-scam-warning Published: 2021 12 15 09:40:45 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Security Minister announces launch of National Cyber Resilience Centre Group - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The city of York played host 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 Hinds MP officially announced the launch of the NCRCG at a special event celebra... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/security-minister-announces-launch-of-national-cyber-resilience-centre-group Published: 2021 12 15 15:04:48 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Warning over Android banking scam that can steal money when a call is answered - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Android users are being warned that answering a fraudulent phone call could lead to their bank accounts being put at risk. Scammers are said to be targeting Android users by posing as banks in a scheme that allows them to take over your phone and bank account when you answer their phone call, reports the Daily Record. The cyber criminals are using malware ... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/warning-over-android-banking-scam-that-can-steal-money-when-a-call-is-answered Published: 2021 12 16 14:51:28 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Protect yourself against fraud and scams - published almost 3 years ago. Content: At the EMCRC, we're committed to protecting you from fraudsters and scams, as an individual, and as a business. And in our book, one of the best ways to keep your personal data and money safe is to make you aware of what to look out for. Now more than ever, criminals are tricking people into sharing personal and financial information through cold calls, emai... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/protect-yourself-against-fraud-and-scams Published: 2021 12 21 15:10:50 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Make sure that Cyber Security is top of your Christmas list - published almost 3 years ago. Content: “It’s the most vulnerable time of the year.” Ok, so that’s not exactly what Andy Williams sang on his famous festive song, but it is nevertheless true: cyber criminals don’t take a holiday, so your chances of being a victim of a cyber attack can increase over Christmas and New Year. Christmas holidays are a prime time for criminals to take advantage of. At... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/make-sure-that-cyber-security-is-top-of-your-christmas-list Published: 2021 12 22 12:32:37 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Are You Leaving The Door Open For Hackers? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Derbyshire Alert, the community messaging system for the whole of Derbyshire, have issued the following advice on behalf of Derbyshire Constabulary and Action Fraud. The advice comes as many people are falling victim to hackers who hatch their plans via scams to target devices. The very word ‘hacked’ can strike fear into the heart of many of us. Whether it’s... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/are-you-leaving-the-door-open-for-hackers Published: 2021 12 23 15:21:05 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Cyber New Year's Resolutions: what you should do in 2022 - published almost 3 years ago. Content: 2021 is over. Thank goodness, right? And whilst we all have personal aspirations ahead of us in 2022 - eat healthier, exercise more, learn a language, write that book you keep telling yourself you have in you - it’s important to make Cyber Security a New Year’s resolution, too. 2021 was peppered with cyber threats, be it scams, fraud, phishing (which was par... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-new-year-s-resolutions-what-you-should-do-in-2022 Published: 2021 12 31 10:43:35 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: The most frequently asked questions about Security Awareness Training - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Employees are a company's greatest asset. With security awareness training, they can also become highly effective barriers to cyber crime. Our security awareness training helps staff understand their working environment, giving them the confidence to speak up when something doesn’t look right. The training is focused on those with little or no cyber securi... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/the-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-security-awareness-training Published: 2022 01 10 15:26:10 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: The mistake millions make when unsubscribing from scam emails or texts - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Unsubscribing from annoying emails seems like a logical thing to do, but it can mean you are actually more likely to be targeted, as criminals realise they are dealing with a real person. This is the advice from consumer champion Martin Lewis, who told The Mirror that anyone who receives scam emails or texts should not unsubscribe, as it can mean you are mor... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/the-mistake-millions-make-when-unsubscribing-from-scam-emails-or-texts Published: 2022 01 12 12:10:25 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Protecting SMS messages used in critical business processes - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Security advice for organisations using text messages to communicate with end users Short Messaging Service (SMS), commonly called text messages, are a convenient way for organisations to communicate with customers, staff and others. However, SMS messages are also frequently used to send highly sensitive data. For example, one-time passcodes used to access c... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/protecting-sms-messages-used-in-critical-business-processes Published: 2022 01 13 16:17:50 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: HMRC issues tax scam warning to self-assessment taxpayers - published almost 3 years ago. Content: HMRC has released a fraud warning urging all self-assessment taxpayers to watch out for fake tax communications ahead of the tax return deadline on January 31, 2022. The tax authority recently issued more than 4m text messages and emails, urging self-assessors who are yet to file their 2020-21 tax return to get organised - something fraudsters are likely to... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/hmrc-issues-tax-scam-warning-to-self-assessment-taxpayers Published: 2022 01 14 11:48:45 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: 77% of Legal firms lost £4m of clients’ money to Cyber Attacks - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Picture the scene: you’re working with a client to complete their new home and the last step is for the mortgage provider to release the funds. You’re informed that the money is on its way, but nothing arrives. The funds have instead been intercepted by a cybercriminal, and the funds are now in their bank account. Legal firms handle large financial transacti... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/77-of-legal-firms-lost-4m-of-clients-money-to-cyber-attacks Published: 2022 01 18 15:42:02 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Back to the office again!! But make sure the transition is smooth - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today (January 19) that, from January 27, his Plan B restrictions that came into effect on December 13 would be scrapped, as the Omicron horizon begins to look a little clearer. This means that face coverings will no longer be mandatory on public transport and in shops, the need for vaccine certificates for certain venu... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/back-to-the-office-again-but-make-sure-the-transition-is-smooth Published: 2022 01 19 16:33:56 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:29 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Microsoft finally dethroned as the most imitated brand in the phishing economy - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Email security company Checkpoint have published their fourth and final quarterly phishing report for 2021, which identifies global delivery company DHL as the most imitated brand by phishing threat actors. This finding is particularly surprising given that Microsoft came first in the same report 12 months earlier when they were imitated in a whopping 43% o... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/microsoft-finally-dethroned-as-the-most-imitated-brand-in-the-phishing-economy Published: 2022 01 24 15:55:08 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:28 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: “Script Kiddies” as young as nine conduct DDoS attacks - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Young children dubbed ‘Script Kiddies’ have the potential to develop into skilled threat actors, a recent report uncovered. The cyber prevent initiative launched by UK Policing aims to divert young people away from cybercrime, with research showing that children as young as nine actively launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The National C... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/script-kiddies-as-young-as-nine-conduct-ddos-attacks Published: 2022 01 25 14:12:54 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:28 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Word up! Wordle players issued with warning about 'malicious scams' - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Unless you’ve been living beneath a rock for the past month, you’ll have heard of Wordle. But a warning of copycat apps and scams has been issued to anyone playing the viral word puzzle game. Wordle has become a roaring success story. The free-to-use game is enjoyed by millions across the UK after rising in popularity over the Christmas period. The simple ... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/word-up-wordle-players-issued-with-warning-about-malicious-scams Published: 2022 01 28 11:20:50 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:28 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Money is the only way to a fraudsters heart this Valentine's Day - published almost 3 years ago. Content: If Valentine’s Day has inspired you to look for love online, make sure you fall for the right person. Don’t fall for romance fraud. Considering the increased isolation that people have been forced to cope with over the past couple of years (well, most people, right Sue Gray?), it’s little wonder that many people turn to dating apps to find companionship. A... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/money-is-the-only-way-to-a-fraudsters-heart-this-valentine-s-day Published: 2022 02 01 13:42:34 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:28 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Derbyshire Constabulary to host Cyber Awareness Webinar for Safer Internet Day - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Tuesday, February 8, is Safer Internet Day 2022, and Derbyshire Constabulary will be hosting a webinar - or an online event - to offer safety advice to people when it comes to using the internet, social media and their emails. It will be a non-tech awareness session to alert the public of the types of cybercrime, fraud and scams that are so prevalent right n... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/derbyshire-constabulary-to-host-cyber-awareness-webinar-for-safer-internet-day Published: 2022 02 02 14:34:30 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:28 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Infamous Bitcoin scam returns with police officer replacing celebrities as bait - published almost 3 years ago. Content: A genuine-looking phishing scam involving Holly Willoughby and cryptocurrency has once again been circulating online, this time with a police officer - not a celebrity - as her guest, subsequently becoming the clickbait/phishing element of the scam. The original scam The scam, which has been in existence for a couple of years, involves popular This Morning p... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/infamous-bitcoin-scam-returns-with-police-officer-replacing-celebrities-as-bait Published: 2022 02 04 14:48:53 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:28 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Survey highlights cyber security risks of remote working - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Work from home: why we’re still banging this drum as we learn to live with and work through these weird post-pandemic times. We’ve posted numerous blogs on remote working, returning to work, and then WFH again. But now, following the results of a survey by software provider Dilligent, we have yet more scope to raise the topic once more…and it probably won’t... https://www.emcrc.co.uk/post/survey-highlights-cyber-security-risks-of-remote-working Published: 2022 02 08 11:59:35 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:28 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Celebrating 2 years of the North West Cyber Resilience Centre - published almost 3 years ago. Content: We launched two years ago in Nov 2019, so it is our second birthday! Read our blog about the journey we've been on over the past 2 years, by our Director, Neil Jones! The Cyber Resilience Centre launched two years ago! In November 2019, it’s our 2nd birthday! As we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of the last 18 months, despite the lo... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/2-years-north-west-cyber-resilience-centre Published: 2021 12 14 06:34:00 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:25 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Log4j Vulnerability: What your Business needs to know - published almost 3 years ago. Content: On Thursday, December 9, 2021, a severe vulnerability was discovered that has a devastating effect on systems across the internet. The severity of this particular vulnerability is rated 10/10, the highest known to memory. This means that hackers can remotely obtain unauthorised full access to the vulnerable system with zero user interaction. A zero-day vul... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/business-log4j-vulnerability Published: 2021 12 17 12:19:19 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:25 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Cyber Security Review 2021: What lessons did we learn? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: 2021 was an evolving and challenging year for everyone in cyber security, with 2022 set to bring even more challenges. We asked a selection of leading cyber security professionals from the North West’s cyber security & tech community to share their insights from the last 12 months. What has been their highlights from the last 12 months, what attitudes ... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-security-review-2021-what-lessons-did-we-learn Published: 2021 12 21 12:57:37 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:25 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: What do we predict will happen in the world of Cyber Security in 2022? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The North West Cyber Resilience Centre and some of our partners and friends from across the North West have gazed into their crystal ball to reveal their predictions for 2022. We asked cyber security and business leaders; What do you predict will be the biggest change for SMEs and what are they most looking forward to in 2022? Graham Thomson, CISO (and inte... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-security-2022-predictions Published: 2022 01 04 15:16:16 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:25 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Win a 12-month Business Starter Membership - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Protect your business with a 12-month Business Starter ,Membership with the North West Cyber Resilience Centre. Our ,Business Starter Membership (usually £500) is a 12-month membership that will help your business start its cyber security journey to keep your data and staff and customers safe. As a member, you will have access to our Cyber Security Consulta... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/win-a-12-month-business-starter-membership Published: 2022 01 06 06:34:00 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:25 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Update on the latest regional cybercrime trends - New webinar announced with the ICAEW (North West) - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Here at the Cyber Resilience Centre, we're happy to announce another new cyber security webinar to start 2022, we're again teaming up with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (North West region). https://video.wixstatic.com/video/41010c_ae0e1df9b5744ce49c2d3ea045c7288d/1080p/mp4/file.mp4Update on the latest regional cybercrime trends ... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/update-on-the-latest-regional-cybercrime-trends-new-webinar-announced-with-the-icaew-north-west Published: 2022 01 07 12:32:39 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:25 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Celebrates 400 Members - published almost 3 years ago. Content: We are delighted to have welcomed our 400th member to the Cyber Resilience Centre this month! Being part of the National Cyber Resilience Centre network, we are here to provide support and guidance to small-to-medium-sized organisations so they can improve their cyber resilience.SMEs account for three-fifths of the employment and around half of the turnover... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/north-west-cyber-resilience-centre-celebrates-400-members Published: 2022 01 12 05:59:01 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:25 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Beware of Phishing Scams when filing your Tax Return - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Alongside ,Action Fraud and the ,HMRC, we want to urge anyone who is self-employed and sending in their Self Assessment tax returns to stay alert, with the continued emergence of copycat HMRC websites and phishing email scams. Since 2017 HMRC technical controls have prevented 500 million scam emails from reaching HMRC’s customers. New HMRC controls have... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/tax-returns-fraud-phishing-scams Published: 2022 01 18 12:53:57 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:25 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: What should be on your Cyber Security Checklist? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: We all know that the last two years have brought major challenges for everyone across the UK, businesses have faced many challenges from a digital perspective. What are we all doing to prepare for the digital pandemic? Hackers have stepped up their efforts and taken advantage of the gaps in the new remote work environments in the last two years. As we're ... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/2021-cyber-security-checklist Published: 2022 01 20 11:16:16 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: An Introduction to the Cyber Resilience Centre Business Resilience Program - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Calling all SMEs in the Greater Manchester area! Do you want to learn more about cyber security and how you can help keep your business secure online? If you know you need to increase your cyber security knowledge but, don’t know where to begin - this program is for you!Our ,fully-funded Business Resilience Program for businesses based in Greater Manchester ... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/introduction-business-resilience-program Published: 2022 01 24 06:25:04 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Why is Data Protection so important for businesses? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: To mark Data Protection Week (Data Protection Day is celebrated on the 28th of January), we want to remind you of the importance of protecting your data. GDPR first came into effect in 2018, when it was made mandatory for businesses to secure their data.Whether you employ staff or work for yourself, you’re responsible for protecting the personal data of (or ... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/data-protection Published: 2022 01 24 17:19:55 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Why is it important Accountants give staff Cyber Security Training? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: 67% of cyber breaches and attacks are successful due to human error or a password being weak and then compromised. Cybercriminals aren’t looking just at large accountancy firms, they are looking for vulnerabilities in your network and your staff. As an accountancy firm, you will regularly store, manage, and oversee valuable financial data from your clients... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/accountants-cyber-security-training Published: 2022 01 25 14:48:34 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Greater Manchester business leaders can take advantage of remote Security Training for staff - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The North West Cyber Resilience Centre’s ,fully-funded Business Resilience program for businesses based in Greater Manchester will help businesses train staff remotely in 2022. More than 50 businesses have already enrolled in the Business Resilience program, which helps improve cyber resilience through assessment, testing, training and education - signposti... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/remote-security-training Published: 2022 01 26 05:50:02 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Helping you stay secure when heading back to the office - published almost 3 years ago. Content: With 7 in 10 UK adults travelling back into the office at least once a week again, you need to remember to reinforce some cyber security basics with your staff. Whilst many large businesses are remaining cautious of returning to the office, Boris Johnson said that the government was no longer asking staff to work from home and many businesses are continuing... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/backtotheoffice-cybersecurity-blog Published: 2022 01 27 09:54:40 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Small Businesses need to consider Security Awareness Training - published almost 3 years ago. Content: No matter what industry you work in, almost every business is run on computers and have some staff working remotely or using mobile devices. This makes them more efficient and organised, right up until the moment your online security is breached. Whether you’re locked out of your website, your administration rights are lost, or customers data is held to ra... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/small-businesses-security-awareness-training Published: 2022 01 28 06:32:01 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Cyber Essentials: Updated Technical Controls Introduced - published almost 3 years ago. Content: IASME and the National Cyber Security Centre have introduced an updated set of requirements for the Cyber Essentials certification scheme on the 24th January 2022. This update is set to be the biggest overhaul of the scheme’s technical controls since it was first launched in 2014. The adoption of cloud services has massively increased due to the pandemic ha... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-esssentials-update Published: 2022 01 28 09:58:57 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Student Journey: Life after working at the Cyber Resilience Centre - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The North West Cyber Resilience Centre has worked with students from several local universities in the North West since 2020. The work these students have completed has helped to give them real-world experience and prepare them for their first job after graduation. This work is overseen by our Senior Cyber Security Consultant, MJ who talks to recent graduate... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/students-working-north-west-cyber-resilience-centre Published: 2022 01 31 15:53:59 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: What is Supplier Invoice Fraud? How can I keep my Business safe? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's) can be particularly vulnerable to fraud due to tough economic conditions and limited resources. However, many owners and managers may be unaware of the risks their businesses face when dealing with payments and invoices for suppliers. .Here are some examples of how supplier invoice fraud could occur in your busines... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/what-is-supplier-invoice-fraud Published: 2022 02 02 13:15:47 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: A Day in the Life of Forensic Accountant, Jade Hutchinson - published almost 3 years ago. Content: With us today is Forensic Accountant Jade Hutchinson, who works for Greater Manchester Police in the Economic & Cyber Crime Section. We wanted to share with you an insight into the role of a forensic accountant, how they identify irregularities and discrepancies in accounts, establish if they are criminal offences, quantify victim losses and trace crimin... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/a-day-in-the-life-of-forensic-accountant-jade-hutchinson Published: 2022 02 02 13:56:58 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Why is a Cyber Aware IT Support Provider Important for SMEs? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: It seems every week there is news of yet another business falling victim to a cyber-attack. You might find yourself asking “why would I need to know about cyber-attacks, my IT support handle that?” Business leaders need to understand the severity, makeup and mitigation methods of cyber-attacks so you can ask your managed service provider if they are protec... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/why-is-a-cyber-aware-it-support-provider-important-for-smes Published: 2022 02 08 10:22:14 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:24 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/cyber-terminology Published: 2021 11 24 15:21:57 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:21 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/three-things-the-retail-sector-can-do-today-to-help-ensure-good-cyber-security Published: 2021 12 03 07:39:26 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:21 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/new-legislation-for-the-internet-of-things Published: 2021 12 03 07:42:04 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:21 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/latest-ncsc-password-advice Published: 2021 12 03 07:46:35 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/cyber-essentials-gets-biggest-update-to-technical-controls-since-launch Published: 2021 12 03 07:54:11 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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 ... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/three-things-to-help-ensure-the-safe-use-of-bring-your-own-device Published: 2021 12 15 14:14:03 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/security-minister-announces-launch-of-national-cyber-resilience-centre-group Published: 2021 12 15 14:25:02 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/tis-the-season-for-fraud Published: 2021 12 15 14:32:11 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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 ... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/three-things-you-can-do-today-to-help-stay-safe-against-financial-investment-fraud Published: 2021 12 21 08:38:58 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/predications-for-2022 Published: 2021 12 21 09:06:03 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/charity-fraud Published: 2021 12 21 09:30:21 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/three-things-the-construction-industry-must-consider Published: 2022 01 06 09:03:44 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/gift-card-fraud Published: 2022 01 06 09:05:57 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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 ... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/ransomware-a-major-risk-into-2022 Published: 2022 01 06 09:07:23 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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 ... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/yesterday-could-be-classed-as-a-bad-day Published: 2022 01 19 14:53:47 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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... https://www.nebrcentre.co.uk/post/vulnerability-update Published: 2022 01 28 08:06:50 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:20 Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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