NEBRC Case Study: Responding Collectively to a Cyber-Attack on a Local North East School
A large secondary Academy in Durham was referred to the NEBRC by their external IT support team following information from policing that they may have suffered a data breach.
Watch Out! AI Alert
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being utilised by online criminals to target their victims, and according to the National Cyber Security Centre, many threat actors are using AI in their cyber-attacks. AI undoubtedly has major societal and business benefits. It must be developed, deployed, and operated securely and responsibly to enjoy the benefits whilst minimising risk. […]
New Cloud Security Guidance for Small Organisations
Do you use cloud security in your business, or know how to set up cloud services so that they are protected against online crime and fraud? Small organisations have become increasingly dependent on online services for their day-to-day IT tasks. Many organisations adopted these online services (also known as ‘cloud services’) as staff transitioned to […]
Watchout! Cyber Threat Compromises Over 7,000 WordPress Sites
Since mid-December, a significant new cyber security threat has infected over 7,000 WordPress websites using a vulnerable Popup Builder plugin. This plugin is currently used on 200,000 websites to build custom marketing and informational pop-ups. Known as the “Balada Injector”, this malware campaign has compromised the security of many WordPress websites worldwide, its ability to […]
Who Should Attend Security Awareness Training?
Security awareness involves training on and implementing effective policies and procedures to prevent cybercrime. In this blog, we discuss who should attend security awareness training and how important security awareness is as a preventive measure. So, who should attend security awareness training? All employees should attend security awareness training as a preventive measure against cyberattacks. […]
NEBRC Hosts Third Annual End of Year Reception Event
Thank you to all who attended the event and joined us in celebrating another successful year for the Centre. Thank you to our guest speakers, Chair of the Board Simon Newton from ITPS, Deputy Chief Constable David Marshall from Humberside Police and Tony Sales and Dr Nicola Harding from We Fight Fraud who gave us some great insights into cyber attacks […]
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
The Fraud Policy Unit within the Economic Crime Directorate Homeland Security Group have announced the below: The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces a new corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent fraud: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (legislation.gov.uk) clauses 199-206 and Schedule 13. This new offence will apply to companies […]
UK Government and Large Global Tech Companies in World First Pledge to Tackle Online Fraud
Online fraud is a significant threat to individuals and businesses alike with fraud being the most common crime in the UK, accounting for 40% of all crime in England and Wales. In 2022, one in seventeen reported being a victim of fraud with over three million incidents of fraud recorded. UK Government have joined forces […]
Protect Yourself Against the Next Big Cyber Attack: AI
Cyber security is an essential part of any business. This starts with being aware of the latest threats such as AI cyber attacks. In this blog, we discuss how AI can be used in malicious ways, even by unsuspecting users. So what do you need to know about AI cyber attacks? AI attacks occur when […]
Understanding Cyber Fraud: Tax Scams, Texts and Calls
Approximately 12 million individuals are anticipated to file their tax returns for the 2022-2023 tax year before the January 31, 2024 deadline. Many people are likely to be scammed by cyber fraud scammers during this time, primarily through texts and phone calls. So, what else must you know about cyber fraud to avoid being scammed? […]