Watch Out! Smartphone Giveaway Scams
Police are warning people to remain vigilant over what appears to be free smartphone giveaways but in fact are malicious scams, following more than 800 reports to Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, relating to fake emails claiming to giveaway free mobile phones. The emails appear to be from US […]
Legal Firms: Why You Should Strengthen Cyber Defences
An updated threat report from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) highlights the key threats that legal firms in the UK face, from ransomware to intellectual property theft. The report also looks to help the legal sector become more resilient to attacks, with the latest steps and guidance on how to improve their security. During […]
BT Email Fraud – What Happened & What to Look Out For?
In March 2023, BT customers were warned that scammers were using a new email campaign to fraudulently target their customers for money. In this blog, NEBRC will go into detail about exactly what happened and how to protect yourself in case of any future scandals. If your knowledge needs refreshing on how to spot a […]
Could Your Business Benefit From Cyber Essentials? Let NEBRC Partner, Data Connect Tell You All You Need to Know…
Cyber Essentials is a Government backed scheme that has been developed to support a range of businesses – regardless of sector or size – against common cyber-attacks. Cyber Essentials will help your business to: To find out more about the Cyber Essentials certification and what it could mean for your business our partners Data Connect […]
MOVEit File Transfer Breach
The NCSC has released information about the MOVEit vulnerability, which has recently been exploited by criminals affecting Zellis, a market leader for payroll and HR solutions, impacting thousands of individuals and organisations. The stolen information from Zellis relates to employees at eight of Zellis’s customers, including the BBC, Boots and British Airways. Anyone who believes […]
Online Fraud Impacting the Hospitality Sector
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has recently conducted analysis into the latest crime reports revealing that the hospitality sector is being increasingly targeted by criminals impersonating IT providers. Fraudsters are typically calling hotels and restaurants impersonating a representative of the company that provides their booking system. The criminals then attempt to convince employees to reveal […]
One in Four British Based SME’s Were the Target of Ransomware in the Past Year
What you need to know and how you can protect your business The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has described ransomware as ‘the most acute cyber threat the UK faces’, with attacks having devastating consequences on businesses’ operations, reputation and finances. A ransomware attack involves rogue cyber criminals gaining access to a computer system and […]
The NEBRC 10 Little Steps Programme: How it Can Support Your Business.
This June the NEBRC is launching a new 10 Little Steps programme, which will form part of the free, core membership offer for businesses. The 10 Little Steps programme has been developed to provide businesses with a set of simple ‘steps’ to support their online security and reduce risk, covering: 1. The importance of passwords 2. Secure passwords 3. Protecting accounts with layered security 4. Keeping devices safe 5. Phishing emails and how to […]
Don’t Get Burnt Before You’re on the Beach! Action Fraud Reports Over £15m Lost to Holiday Fraud in the Past 12 Months
Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has published new data showing that in the last financial year, it received 6,457 reports of holiday fraud, amounting to over £15m lost. Victims reported losing a total of £15,319,057, a 41 per cent increase on last year’s results, which amounts to an average loss […]
NEBRC JOINS FORCES WITH PCC TO BOOST CYBER SECURITY AT ACADEMY TRUST
The NEBRC recently teamed up with Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen to deliver advice and support to a multi-academy educational trust to reduce its risk of cyberattack. We delivered a special training session at a local academy trust to strengthen staff awareness of cybercrime and advise on preventative action to limit the organisation’s vulnerability. […]