North East Business Resilience Centre Strengthens its Advisory Board With Two New Members
The North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) has appointed two new Advisory Board members from CISCO and Net-Defence, to strengthen governance and drive future planning. Scott Manson, Head of Cyber Security in UKI at Cisco and Debra Cairns, Managing Director at Net-Defence will be representing the two brands respectively as part of the NEBRC Advisory […]
How Can I Find Out if I Have Been Hacked?
Whilst the online world offers a wide range of benefits, tools, and everyday essentials, your accounts are at risk of being hacked every single day. This is why it’s so important to know the signs of being hacked, what to do if it happens, and how to prevent it from happening again. So, first things […]
Watchout! Increase in Docusign Phishing Attacks
Reporting of cyber-crime from the public and businesses to police has revealed a spate of phishing attacks that attempt to imitate DocuSign login pages.
THE NEBRC AND STUDENTS ARE NAMED AS FINALISTS IN PRESTIGIOUS CYBER OSPAS 2024
We are thrilled to announce that the North East Business Resilience Centre has been named as finalists in several categories in the prestigious and global Cyber OSPAs! The awards were launched in 2021 to recognise and reward companies, teams, individuals, products and initiatives across the cyber security industry. The Cyber OSPAs are designed to be […]
Can You Spot a Delivery Scam Text?
Scammers are getting smarter each and every year. In many cases, even the most tech-savvy person might have to look twice at an email or SMS scam.
AI Scams: How Can AI Make Email Scams Seem More Trustworthy?
Email scams and phishing emails are a common threat to any small business in the modern world of technology. But with the rise in use of AI, it is important to consider the impact this can have on how trustworthy scam emails may come across. So, how do experts predict AI will make email scams […]
Don’t Lose Out Before Flying Out: Action Fraud Urge Holiday Makers to Watch Out for Fraudsters Online
Sun seekers looking to book their summer getaway are being warned to look out for fraudulent deals, as new data released today shows victims across the UK lost a staggering £12.3 million to holiday fraud last year. Action Fraud, the national fraud and cyber crime reporting service, has launched a holiday fraud campaign ahead of […]
Is the Cyber Essentials Certificate Worth It?
If you’re concerned about your business’ cyber security, you may have heard about the Cyber Essentials Certificate. But what is it? Is it useful for your business? In this blog, the experts at NEBRC take you through the benefits of completing the Cyber Essentials Certification and answer all your questions, starting with: Is the Cyber […]
Watchout! Social Media Hacking on the Rise
Whilst social media offers great connectivity to keep in touch with family, friends, keep updated on recent news and marketing opportunities, it is important to know how to manage your privacy and security settings.
Protect Yourself Against a Large Ransomware Attack
Cybersecurity is an essential part of any business. This starts with awareness of the common threats, such as ransomware attacks. In this blog, we discuss how ransomware attacks remain a significant threat. So, what do you need to know about ransomware attacks? Ransomware attacks occur when a malicious computer programme encrypts all your data, meaning […]