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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
Be More #CyberAware this Festive Season
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the UK’s technical authority on cyber security and we work closely alongside them to ensure businesses across our network, but more specifically in our North East, Yorkshire and Humber regions are protected from online crime and fraud. The NCSC has recently launched the latest phase of the Cyber […]
New Companies House Anti-Fraud Legislation in Place for Businesses
There is some new legislation in place aimed at clamping down on criminals which will change how businesses deal with Companies House, including plans affecting small businesses. It is deemed as the biggest shake up to Government in its history. Criminals using false names to set up business and commit fraud, launder money, and hide […]
Watchout! Scams Warning for 12 Million Self-Assessment Customers
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are warning self-assessment customers to remain vigilant over scam texts, emails and phone calls from fraudsters as of February 2025, they reported a significant increase in scam activities targeting taxpayers. Between November 2023 and October 2024, HMRC received 144,298 scam referrals, marking a 16.7% rise from the previous 12-month period. […]
Remote Access Scam Targeting Businesses
According to Action Fraud, they have received 31 crime reports since June 2023 relating to remote access scams targeting businesses. Businesses have reported losses totalling over £3.8M. Based on analysis of crime reports by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, we know that scammers will generally use the following tactic to target businesses: Some businesses reported […]
CREST and IASME Announce Partnership With the NCSC to Deliver Cyber Incident Exercising Scheme
CREST and IASME are delighted to announce their partnership with the NCSC to help deliver its new Cyber Incident Exercising scheme. The NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) has created the scheme to help organisations find high quality providers that can advise and support them to effectively practise their cyber incident response plan. The benefits of exercise are […]