Article: This is why cybercriminals are cashing in with retailers - published almost 3 years ago. Content: One of the reasons why cybercriminals take an interest in the retail sector is due to the level of customer data collected, particularly through ecommerce and online shopping platforms. We hear of the big companies being attacked in the press but not the small retailers – but they are attacked and are often more vulnerable than the larger organisations whic... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/cybercriminals-are-cashing-in-with-retailers Published: 2022 02 03 13:07:33 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:48 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: What are the cyber threats for the construction industry in the East of England? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Historically, the construction industry is reported as the second lowest sector to have adopted information technology. Although slow to introduce technology, the number of different applications now are staggering, with AI, machine learning and remote access to systems becoming commonplace. Previously the construction sector had limited personal data so ma... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/what-are-the-cyber-threats-for-the-construction-industry-in-the-east-of-england Published: 2022 02 03 16:02:32 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:44 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: The financial and legal sector need to be aware of the updated insider threat - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Financial institutions have long been aware of criminals approaching members of staff and trying to get information or access from them. According to Sisa Infosec, every year, more than 34% of businesses worldwide are affected by insider threats. With a survey by Fortinet revealing that fraud (55%), monetary gains (49%), and IP theft (44%) are the three most... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/the-financial-and-legal-sector-need-to-be-aware-of-the-updated-insider-threat Published: 2022 02 08 09:04:21 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:44 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Webinar: Everything you want to know about cyber security but were afraid to ask - published over 3 years ago. Content: We are delighted to announce that we are hosting a free webinar on Thursday 15 July from 2pm-2.30pm on Zoom and everyone is welcome. We appreciate that cyber security is often associated with words like ‘confusing’, ‘intimidating’ and ‘expensive’ but we’re here to shift these misconceptions with a session that breaks it down in a clear and straightforward w... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-security-webinar Published: 2021 07 07 09:10:07 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:41 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Ransomware: the risks and ramifications for rural industries - published over 3 years ago. Content: WannaCry. NotPetya. REvil. The names may not be on your radar but if you’re a business owner or a decision maker within one, please read on as they could very well enter your life and cause serious implications. Today we’re looking at the rise of ransomware and how this type of ferocious cyber-attack is causing devastating losses to all types of businesses... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/ransomware-the-risks-and-ramifications Published: 2021 07 15 16:16:03 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:41 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Everything you wanted to know about cyber security but were afraid to ask - published over 3 years ago. Content: We held a really successful webinar a few days ago in collaboration with three of our Trusted Partners, Ben Franklin from Bluescreen IT in Plymouth, Jim Hawkins from C3IA Solutions in Poole, Dorset and Pete Woodward from Securious IT Solutions in Exeter. The format of the webinar was a panel discussion of questions submitted by the core members entitled ‘Ev... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-cyber-security-webinar Published: 2021 07 21 08:32:08 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:41 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: How cyber criminals get personal with you and your business - published over 3 years ago. Content: Last year there were more than 700 social media and email hacking incidents reported in the South West of England, amounting to a staggering £635,000 in losses, according to the Action Fraud National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB). Take a moment to think about the contents of your personal email and social media accounts. What would an online intruder fin... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/email-and-social-media-hacking-prevention Published: 2021 07 26 11:41:17 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Why it’s best to lock up your data to avoid problems later - published over 3 years ago. Content: It’s a no-brainer to keep our most precious valuables locked away out of sight at home but many do not apply the same treatment within a business capacity. Every single workplace in the South West – whether it’s a farm, salon, charitable organisation, restaurant or retail outlet – has sensitive data, which if it falls into the wrong hands, ie. that of cyber ... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/data-and-systems-backup Published: 2021 08 16 10:06:11 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: When is a prime time for cybercrime? - published over 3 years ago. Content: Picture this; it’s the end of the week, you’re ready to shut up shop and are daydreaming about some well-deserved rest and relaxation but this all gets rudely interrupted at 4.55pm when all your systems go down. This is a very real cyber nightmare that southwest businesses from Penzance to Bude, Dorchester to Swindon, Cirencester to everywhere else in betwee... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/prime-time-for-cybercrime Published: 2021 08 24 13:27:53 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Webinar: Cyber Security in Modern Farming - published about 3 years ago. Content: We are pleased to announce that on Tuesday 21 September at 11am, the SWCRC in collaboration with cyber intelligence firm CYSIAM and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) will be hosting a free online webinar ‘Cyber Security in Modern Farming’. The business community is invited to join this 45-minute discussion with the SWCRC’s Head of Cyber and Innovation Ross... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/webinar-cyber-security-for-modern-farming Published: 2021 08 31 10:41:08 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Case study: How SWCRC student services helped local tech company Artoro - published about 3 years ago. Content: We speak a lot about incorporating cyber basics into your daily business-as-usual tasks such as backing up your data, software and patching updates and enabling two-factor authentication, as they go a long way in stopping intruders from accessing your business and there’s absolutely no financial cost attached to implementing them. If further investment into... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/student-services-case-study Published: 2021 09 02 08:00:10 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Changing mindsets about cyber security in farming and agriculture - published about 3 years ago. Content: Cyber security in farming and agriculture is a hot topic for us at the SWCRC. Helping farmers, growers, producers, veterinarians, automation technicians, grain buyers and other professionals in the sector to keep their businesses safer from online threats has never been more important. However, changing how people view cyber security in the first instance is... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-security-in-farming-and-agriculture Published: 2021 09 07 11:30:24 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: The SWCRC to host farming cyber security talk with NFU and CYSIAM - published about 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West (SWCRC) has joined forces with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and cyber intelligence company CYSIAM to host a free webinar in a bid to help the South West of England agri-farming industry better protect itself against the rising threat of cybercrime. ‘Cyber Security in Modern Farming’ from 11:00-11:45 on Tue... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/swcrc-nfu-cysiam-farming-cyber-security-talk Published: 2021 09 14 15:28:28 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: SWCRC welcomes new Advisory Group members - published about 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West (SWCRC) is delighted to announce the appointment of two additions to its Advisory Group (AG). The SWCRC is part of a police-led network of centres being established across the country that provide businesses and organisations, with an affordable way to access cyber security services and resource to help safegua... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/new-advisory-group-members Published: 2021 09 20 13:55:05 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Let’s celebrate IT - published about 3 years ago. Content: Today is National IT Professionals Day. We’d like to thank all of them in our network who have worked so hard in the last year, not just because they’ve helped us to get to where we are, but also because they’ve supported the South West’s economy to survive, and (fingers crossed) thrive. In acknowledgement of this unique and well-earned salute to all IT empl... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/national-it-professionals-day Published: 2021 09 21 08:35:01 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Helping the health and social care sector avoid cybercrime headaches - published about 3 years ago. Content: Over the next few months, the SWCRC will be turning its attention to supporting those in the health and social care sector. Why? Healthcare has been increasingly attacked, with the Verizon DBIR (Data Breach Investigations Report) highlighting that the industry experienced a 71% increase in breaches or incidents in 2020. Last year, the NCSC put out a specif... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/health-and-social-care-cybercrime Published: 2021 10 05 07:30:02 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: SWCRC welcomes Bamboo Technology Group to the Board - published about 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West (SWCRC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Bamboo as third Board member. SWCRC is delighted to welcome Cheltenham-based Bamboo Technology Group as third Board member, bringing their experience of right information and communications technology to the organisation. Bamboo Technology Group Ltd (Bamboo) ... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/swcrc-welcomes-bamboo-technology-group-to-the-board Published: 2021 10 25 14:03:50 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Social Care sector under attack - published about 3 years ago. Content: It’s probably an understatement to say that it’s been a tough couple of years in the social care sector – but you may not expect additional challenges to care homes to be looming from criminals spreading their own form of viruses and disruptive actions. Any business under pressure is especially vulnerable to cyber crime and that’s why we’re ramping up suppor... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/social-care-sector-under-attack Published: 2021 10 29 14:16:18 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: SWCRC to offer ethical hacking as part of new Student Services - published about 3 years ago. Content: The South West Cyber Resilience Centre (SWCRC) has just announced a partnership with UWE to work with students with expertise in ethical hacking and cyber security. ‘Our role at the SWCRC is to support smaller businesses and charities to strengthen their cyber resilience and to make this support either free, or very accessible and affordable,’ explains Mark... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/swcrc-to-offer-ethical-hacking-as-part-of-new-student-services Published: 2021 11 03 15:30:14 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Why you need to add National Cyber Security Centre to your favourites - published about 3 years ago. Content: For small businesses in the health and social care sector, the National Cyber Security Centre probably isn’t saved to your internet ‘favourites’ list. You’re not alone: according to the government’s own figures, only 1% of businesses name them as the go-to source for guidance. But the NCSC is the little-known government agency tasked with keeping us all safe... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/national-cyber-security-centre-healthcare Published: 2021 11 18 15:06:13 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Free resources to boost cyber defences - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Training: the route away from all evil. We frequently quote the finding of Verizon that 85% of cyber breaches involve a human element, whereas only 3% exploit system vulnerabilities. In other words, your people are not just your greatest asset: they’re also your greatest threat. And if they’re already stretched, as many of our colleagues in the health and so... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/free-resources-to-boost-cyber-defences Published: 2021 12 06 12:33:56 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Resources to help you - published almost 3 years ago. Content: We all recognise the feeling - you're a busy professional with responsibility for cyber-security but not enough time in the day to keep on top of all the new threats and updates. This might help you! The Cyber-security Information Sharing Partnership (CiSP) is an initiative set up to exchange cyber threat information in a secure, confidential and dynamic en... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/free-cyber-security-resources Published: 2022 01 18 13:26:24 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Join our 'Beach' Club! - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Free membership? Sounds suspicious. People are rightly suspicious about free offers. Nothing good comes for free. That’s why we’re considering re-branding ourselves as ‘sunny beach company, with added surf’. Because of course there ARE exceptions to the rule. Sometimes, free is great. Plus, cyber crime hits at least two in five businesses a year. Littl... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/free-cyber-help Published: 2022 01 19 15:39:14 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:40 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: What is the cyber security threat to farming and agriculture? - published about 3 years ago. Content: Technology for many industries is critical in allowing businesses to run and complete everyday tasks. The farming and agriculture sector is no different, and this presents the sector with many opportunities to become victims of cybercrime. Farming in 2021 sees many farms relying on GPS mapping, soil sensors, drones, and automated tractors, and with each of... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/what-is-the-cyber-security-threat-to-farming-and-agriculture Published: 2021 11 11 14:45:04 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:37 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Over 5 million suspicious emails reported to the NCSC in the last 12 months - published about 3 years ago. Content: On the 18th November, the National Cyber Security Centre published their annual Review for 2021 – outlining the real world impact that we have delivered over the last 12 months. The cyber threat to the UK and its allies continued to grow and evolve this year: from indiscriminate phishing scams against mass victims, to ransomware attacks against public an... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/ncsc-annual-review-2021 Published: 2021 11 19 12:21:49 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:37 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Deal or no deal? The Black Friday edition. - published about 3 years ago. Content: During last year's festive shopping period, over 28,000 people reported falling victim to online shopping fraud with losses totalling £15.4m. Today, (Monday 22nd November) Action Fraud has launched a national campaign about shopping online safely designed to spread awareness of some simple and practical steps people can take to help the public shop online ... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/deal-or-no-deal-the-black-friday-edition Published: 2021 11 22 09:58:59 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:37 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: What Cyber Threats do Retailers face? - published about 3 years ago. Content: After a tough 18 months for retailers, the extra footfall through the shop doors whether physical or digital is fantastic. However, the increase also presents an opportunity for cybercriminals to strike and launch their attack. The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East is warning retail businesses to step up their cyber security ahead of Black Friday a... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/what-cyber-threats-do-retailers-face Published: 2021 11 22 10:46:41 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:37 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Don't rock the boat with poor cyber security - published almost 3 years ago. Content: NEW CYBER SECURITY SCHEME, SUPPORTED BY THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS, WILL HELP PREPARE THE MARITIME INDUSTRY FOR THE INCREASING CYBER THREAT TO SHIPPING. The maritime industry accounts for the movement of 90% of world trade, making it very attractive for cyber criminals. Over the past three years cyber-attacks on shipping have increased by 900... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/don-t-rock-the-boat-with-poor-cyber-security Published: 2021 11 24 15:43:21 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:37 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: New plans to boost 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 the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework as part of new proposals to help British businesses manage the growing cyber threat.Other plans to protect the country’s digital supply chains include new procurement rules to ensure the public sector buys services... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/supply-chain-measures Published: 2021 11 29 10:54:23 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:37 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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.secrc.co.uk/post/12-days-of-christmas Published: 2021 12 01 08:00:17 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:37 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: The SECRC 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.secrc.co.uk/post/secrc-small-business-saturday Published: 2021 12 01 17:22:50 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:37 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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.secrc.co.uk/post/how-do-i-protect-my-supply-chain-from-cyber-attacks Published: 2021 12 06 11:49:38 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:37 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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.secrc.co.uk/post/national-cyber-strategy-for-2022 Published: 2021 12 15 14:26:52 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:36 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East 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 issue... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/log4j-vulnerability-what-your-business-needs-to-know Published: 2021 12 22 11:53:07 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:36 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Cyber Inside Out | Episode 8 | Logistics and Operations - published almost 3 years ago. Content: This episode focuses on guidance for logistics and operations businesses or for those in the supply chain and is hosted by Chris White, Head of Cyber and Innovation for the Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East. In this episode, Chris is joined by Tracy Jones, Cyber Crime Detective within the South East Regional Crime Unit (SEROCU), Matt Clifton-Bowley,... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/cyber-inside-out-episode-8-logistics-and-operations Published: 2022 01 04 13:17:55 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:36 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: We're celebrating our 500 members milestone with a monthly prize draw! - published almost 3 years ago. Content: We are delighted to share the news that we have reached a huge milestone of 500 members here at The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East. This means that we’re working to support 500 businesses, charities, and organisations from across the region to become more resilient to cybercrime.To mark this milestone, over the 12 months we are offering a free cy... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/we-re-celebrating-our-500-members-milestone-with-a-monthly-prize-draw Published: 2022 01 04 16:07:49 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:36 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Why do you need to secure your website? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Picture this, you have invested time and money into delivering a fantastic website for your business to trade through. It's performing well in search engines, in your analytics and you are making successful sales through it. Are you aware that one cybercriminal could destroy it all in seconds without the appropriate protection? Website security is the ste... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/top-tips-to-secure-your-website Published: 2022 01 07 09:41:17 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:36 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East 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.secrc.co.uk/post/cyber-essentials-what-are-the-changes-to-the-technical-control-requirements Published: 2022 01 07 17:40:33 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:36 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: BLOG: Data breaches do happen to SME’s and the average cost is frightening - published almost 3 years ago. Content: In the world of cyber security, the term ‘data breach’ is mentioned a lot and is often the very first step in a business falling victim to a cyber-attack. To put it simply, a data breach is a violation of security where sensitive, protected, or confidential information is accessed without authorisation. The Cost of a Data Breach Report 2020 from IBM Securit... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/sme-data-breaches Published: 2022 01 10 11:39:57 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:36 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East 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.secrc.co.uk/post/uk-finance-warns-smes-of-increased-risk-of-targeted-scams Published: 2022 01 12 16:19:44 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:36 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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.secrc.co.uk/post/cyber-attacks-cost-uk-manufactures-up-to-25-000-last-year Published: 2022 01 18 13:24:50 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:36 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East 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 15.2% increase in business growth in the South East 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 an... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/4-easy-to-follow-steps-to-protect-your-company-s-data-this-data-privacy-day Published: 2022 01 28 12:02:46 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:36 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: 3M joins the Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East in a new strategic partnership - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East are delighted to announce a new collaborative and strategic partnership with 3M™UK Limited. 3M™ have joined The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East (SECRC) as a member to support businesses in the South East against cybercrime. With the rise of shared workspaces, hot desking and remote work, the opportun... https://www.secrc.co.uk/post/3m-joins-the-cyber-resilience-centre-for-the-south-east-in-a-new-strategic-partnership Published: 2022 01 28 16:34:28 Received: 2022 02 09 00:51:36 Feed: Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Why should your charity implement Cyber Essentials? - published about 3 years ago. Content: What is Cyber Essentials? Cyber Essentials can help to make your charity more resilient against a cyber-attacks. Achieving Cyber Essentials allows you to guard your organisation against the most common cyber threats and helps you to demonstrate your commitment to cyber resilience for your customers and staff. Cyber Essentials is a simple and effective Gov... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-essentials-for-charities Published: 2021 11 10 10:46:03 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: What is the cyber security threat to farming and agriculture? - published about 3 years ago. Content: Technology for many industries is critical in allowing businesses to run and complete everyday tasks. The farming and agriculture sector is no different, and this presents the sector with many opportunities to become victims of cybercrime. Farming in 2021 sees many farms relying on GPS mapping, soil sensors, drones, and automated tractors, and with each of... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-security-risks-for-farming Published: 2021 11 16 10:56:34 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: The link between data protection and information security - published about 3 years ago. Content: The size of your business and the industry that your business is within are not factors that cybercriminal use to specifically target businesses for cyber-attacks. However, as a law firm you handle sensitive customer data and regularly process large financial payments which does make you more of an appealing target. In 2020, the Solicitors Regulation Auth... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/the-link-between-data-protection-and-information-security Published: 2021 11 18 12:16:55 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: Over 5 million suspicious emails reported to the NCSC in the last 12 months - published about 3 years ago. Content: On the 18th November, the National Cyber Security Centre published their annual Review for 2021 – outlining the real world impact that we have delivered over the last 12 months. The cyber threat to the UK and its allies continued to grow and evolve this year: from indiscriminate phishing scams against mass victims, to ransomware attacks against public and ... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/ncsc-annual-review-2021 Published: 2021 11 19 12:08:06 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: Deal or no deal? The Black Friday edition. - published about 3 years ago. Content: During last year's festive shopping period, over 28,000 people reported falling victim to online shopping fraud with losses totalling £15.4m. Today, (Monday 22nd November), Action Fraud has launched a national campaign about shopping online safely designed to spread awareness of some simple and practical steps people can take to help the public shop online... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/deal-or-no-deal-the-black-friday-edition Published: 2021 11 22 10:09:39 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: What Cyber Threats do Retailers face? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: After a tough 18 months for retailers, the extra footfall through the shop doors whether physical or digital is fantastic. However, the increase also presents an opportunity for cybercriminals to strike and launch their attack. The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands is warning retail businesses to step up their cyber security ahead of Black Frida... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/what-cyber-threats-do-retailers-face Published: 2021 11 24 16:11:19 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: New plans to boost 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 the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework as part of new proposals to help British businesses manage the growing cyber threat. Other plans to protect the country’s digital supply chains include new procurement rules to ensure the public sector buys servic... https://www.wmcrc.co.uk/post/new-plans-to-boost-cyber-security-of-uk-s-digital-supply-chains Published: 2021 11 29 11:27:37 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: 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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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