Article: Staying safe on public Wi-Fi - published about 3 years ago.
Content: When you're out and about, it’s recommended that you use mobile data or hotspot devices to connect to the internet, instead of public Wi-Fi where possible. But there are ways you can stay safe on public WiFi. Public Wi-Fi networks pose security risks to users, it’s true, but fortunately there are many tips to take note of in order to stay safe and secure onl...
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Published: 2021 12 10 11:02:18
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Article: Investigation begins into Spar supermarket cyber attack - published about 3 years ago.
Content: A possible supply chain cyber attack left more than 300 Spar supermarkets unable to process credit card payments. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is investigating a security incident that has caused disruption at about 300 Spar stores in the north of England in a cyber attack that bears the hallmarks of a supply chain ransomware hit. Based in the ...
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Published: 2021 12 10 12:02:44
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Article: Warning as cyber criminals ‘prey on omicron fears’ with new scams - published about 3 years ago.
Content: Scammers are continuing to take advantage of topical fears surrounding the pandemic by using the omicron COVID variant as a lure in recent phishing scams, according to reports. The NHS has warned of a phishing campaign which leads people to fill in bank details for an “Omicron PCR test”, while consumer group Which? has reported rogue sites charging delivery ...
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Published: 2021 12 13 09:46:10
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Article: Secure your corporate social media accounts - published about 3 years ago.
Content: Keep your corporate social media accounts secure by ensuring you have a few practical measures firmly in place. Social media can be a real boon for businesses. Whether you’re customer base is primarily active on the more B2B sites like Twitter and Linked in, or the more engaged sites like Facebook and Instagram, reaching out to them - and of course trying to...
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Published: 2021 12 14 12:11:13
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Article: NHS Covid pass scam warning - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 15 09:40:45
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Article: Security Minister announces launch of National Cyber Resilience Centre Group - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 15 15:04:48
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Article: Warning over Android banking scam that can steal money when a call is answered - published about 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 ...
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Published: 2021 12 16 14:51:28
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Article: Protect yourself against fraud and scams - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 21 15:10:50
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Article: Make sure that Cyber Security is top of your Christmas list - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 22 12:32:37
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Article: Are You Leaving The Door Open For Hackers? - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 23 15:21:05
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Article: Cyber New Year's Resolutions: what you should do in 2022 - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 31 10:43:35
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 10 15:26:10
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 12 12:10:25
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 13 16:17:50
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 14 11:48:45
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 18 15:42:02
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 19 16:33:56
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 24 15:55:08
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 25 14:12:54
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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 ...
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Published: 2022 01 28 11:20:50
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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...
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Published: 2021 11 11 14:45:04
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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...
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Published: 2021 11 19 12:21:49
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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 ...
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Published: 2021 11 22 09:58:59
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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...
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Published: 2021 11 22 10:46:41
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Article: Don't rock the boat with poor cyber security - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 11 24 15:43:21
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Article: New plans to boost cyber security of UK's digital supply chains - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 11 29 10:54:23
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Article: 12 steps to protect your business from cybercrime this Christmas - published about 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 ...
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Published: 2021 12 01 08:00:17
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Article: The SECRC is on standby to support SME’s this Small Business Saturday - published about 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 ...
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Published: 2021 12 01 17:22:50
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Article: Cybersecurity in logistics | How do I protect my supply chain from cyber-attacks? - published about 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. ...
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Published: 2021 12 06 11:49:38
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Article: UK's National Cyber Strategy for 2022 launches - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 15 14:26:52
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Article: Log4J vulnerability - What your business needs to know - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 22 11:53:07
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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,...
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Published: 2022 01 04 13:17:55
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 04 16:07:49
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 07 09:41:17
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 07 17:40:33
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 10 11:39:57
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 12 16:19:44
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 18 13:24:50
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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...
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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...
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Topic: Cyber Security

Article: Malicious activity puts stop to payments at payroll firms - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Thousands of self-employed people were left financially stranded when two major payroll firms were hacked this month. Freelancers were left without pay after a cyber-attack stopped wages getting through from payroll firms Parasol and Brookson. The companies manage self-employed clients' tax and wage pay outs in return for a fee, but their phone lines and we...
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Published: 2022 01 28 08:21:42
Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:05
Feed: North East Business Resilience Centre
Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Category: News
Topic: Cyber Security

Article: The future of fraud is cyber - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, has reported that 62% of recorded crimes between December 2020 and December 2021 were cyber enabled. From text message scams to trading scheme fraud, the sad reality is that cyber crime is on the increase, causing significant impact to businesses and lifestyles on a daily basis. ...
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Published: 2022 01 28 08:24:15
Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:05
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Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
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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...
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Published: 2021 11 10 10:46:03
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:57
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Topic: Cyber Security

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...
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Published: 2021 11 16 10:56:34
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:57
Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands
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Topic: Cyber Security

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...
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Published: 2021 11 18 12:16:55
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:57
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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 ...
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Published: 2021 11 19 12:08:06
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:57
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Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
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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...
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Published: 2021 11 22 10:09:39
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:57
Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands
Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
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Topic: Cyber Security

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 West Midlands is warning retail businesses to step up their cyber security ahead of Black Frida...
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Published: 2021 11 24 16:11:19
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:57
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Topic: Cyber Security

Article: New plans to boost cyber security of UK's digital supply chains - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 11 29 11:27:37
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:56
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Topic: Cyber Security

Article: 12 steps to protect your business from cybercrime this Christmas - published about 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 ...
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Published: 2021 12 01 08:00:25
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:56
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 about 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 ...
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Published: 2021 12 02 11:01:58
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:56
Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands
Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
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Topic: Cyber Security

Article: Cybersecurity in logistics | How do I protect my supply chain from cyber-attacks? - published about 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. ...
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Published: 2021 12 06 12:11:42
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:56
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Topic: Cyber Security

Article: Secure your business with FREE membership at The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 06 21:06:21
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:56
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Topic: Cyber Security

Article: UK's National Cyber Strategy for 2022 launches - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 15 14:40:29
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:56
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Topic: Cyber Security

Article: WMCRC announces strategic partnership with Cyber Tzar - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 17 11:00:41
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:56
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Topic: Cyber Security

Article: Log4J vulnerability - What your business needs to know - published about 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...
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Published: 2021 12 22 11:42:12
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:56
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 07 18:01:16
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 12 16:28:32
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 18 13:53:34
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 18 17:47:12
Received: 2022 01 30 02:40:56
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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...
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Published: 2022 01 28 12:13:06
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Topic: Cyber Security

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...
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Published: 2022 01 28 16:19:34
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Topic: Cyber Security