What is Email Spoofing?
Email spoofing is a type of cyber-attack whereby the attacker sends an email that appears to be from a legitimate source, but it’s not. The sender may use a fake email address, display name, or other details within the email header to deceive the recipient into believing that the message is from a trusted source. There are many reasons […]
NEBRC 2024: A Reflection on Our Work to Date and Focus for the Future
By Supt Rebecca Chapman, NEBRC Director What an amazing 4 years we have had. As we move into our fifth year of trading and perhaps our biggest ever year for delivery of student services we have much to reflect upon. Cyber crime and fraud remain a key and very real threat for businesses, with the […]
Social Engineering Warning for SME’s
The UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 has revealed that 50% of small firms and 70% percent of medium-sized businesses suffered a cyber-attack in the past year. These businesses are being warned to watch out for scammers who are targeting restaurants and local businesses through social engineering, which gives criminals access to sensitive data and customer information. Social engineering is where cyber criminals use tried and tested […]
Watch Out! QR Code Scams
QR codes have been around since the 90s, although in the UK they really came to prominence during COVID lockdowns where they were used for everything from ordering food to indicating vaccination status. They work when the user scans them via a digital device, usually a smartphone. They are widely used for quickly directing users […]
IT Security – What You Need to Know
Reports of multiple breaches and ongoing ransomware attacks are now happening on a daily basis – and what is clear is that no one is immune to attack, regardless of size, reputation or resources. Here are some of the main issues that we should all make it our business to be aware of: Ransomware Ransomware […]
The Rise of Ransomware
As more businesses opt for a hybrid workplace, online networks have never been more important to keep employees connected. More and more data is being created, accessed and stored, making an attractive target for hackers. Statistics from The State of Ransomware 2024 Threat Report from Sophos reveal that 59% of organisations were hit by ransomware in the […]
Watch Out! UK Banks Warning of a Spike in Impersonation Fraud
With cases increasing over recent months, Lloyds Banking Group has issued a warning on impersonation fraud as cases rise by 13%. The public should be extra vigilant for fraudsters pretending to be from banks or finance organisations and asking for money or verification details. Impersonation fraud is where a fraudster convinces their victim to make a payment, or give personal or financial details, by pretending to be […]
The Rise of Cyber Attacks Across UK Schools
According to a recent survey by Cantium Business Solutions, over three quarters (78%) of UK headteachers believe that their school faces an increased risk of being exposed to a cyber incident. Universities, schools and other education institutions often hold sensitive, personally identifiable information which makes them attractive to cyber criminals who are looking to make […]
Meet the New NEBRC Police Board Tackling cybercrime in the North East, Yorkshire and Humber
The new NEBRC board is made up of four current and retired law enforcement professionals and exists to officially govern the company. Following her retirement from the police last August, Rebecca Chapman has been appointed as civilian CEO, with three current policing professionals joining in chair and director roles to retain the police lead as […]
Spotting Business Fraud
Fraud can appear in many forms from fake documents to identify theft, which not only impacts you personally, but your business too. While fraud is not limited to the online world, the risk can be reduced through secure cyber security. In the past few years, it has been well documented that there has been an […]