Manufacturing Industry Reports the Most Cyber Attacks Globally Compared to Other Leading Industries
The global manufacturing industry has seen the highest share of cyber attacks across other leading industries worldwide taking up nearly a quarter of total attacks across 2023, according to the latest research by Statista. Finance and insurance followed with 18%, and professional, business and consumer services coming in third at 15.4% of reported cyber attacks. Research […]
UK Parliament Approves New Bill to Regulate Cyber Security of Smart Devices
The UK government has introduced a new Bill into parliament, which will require manufacturers and distributors of smart devices to ensure that they are more resilient to cyber attacks. Proposed by the government over a year ago, the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (PSTI) is set to introduce a regulatory scheme for internet-connected devices to be more reliable […]
Microsoft Warns of Hackers Using Google Ads to Spread Ransomware
Businesses are often warned to avoid clicking on suspicious spam links and engaging with spam to prevent malicious ransomware from infecting systems, however, cyber criminals are drawing up new ways of preying on their victims. Microsoft has recently issues a warning to users to be wary of Google ads with fake websites that are portraying genuine services such as Zoom and […]
Bargain Hunters Be Aware this Black Friday, NCSC Warns
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning bargain hunters to be extra alert for seasonal scams, as part of its recent Cyber Aware campaign. And now is a good time to strengthen online security credentials for individuals and businesses alike with new figures revealing that victims of online Christmas shopping scams lost on average £1,000 per […]
Project Launched to Examine the Greater Impact of Ransomware on Victims
According to reports, as of November 2022, 39% of UK businesses have experienced a cyber breach, the same as in 2021, with phishing and ransomware noted as key attacks. Ransomware is becoming a huge cyber security challenge for businesses across the UK as a successful attack can lead to costly damages to IT systems and backups, which, can cost SMEs […]
What Steps Can Retailers Take to Stay Safe Online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Black Friday is an informal name used to describe the day after Thanksgiving and is today regarded world-wide as the official start to the Christmas holiday season, and one of the busiest shopping days of the year, with many retailers offering sales and discounts. Cyber Monday is referred to the day following the US holiday of Thanksgiving, promoted by online […]
NEBRC Director, Rebecca Chapman Named Business Leader of the Year at the North East England Chamber of Commerce, Inspiring Female Awards
November 2022 NERBC Director, Superintendent Rebecca Chapman has been named Business Leader of the Year at Inspiring Female Awards. Organised by the North East England Chamber of Commerce, the awards were established to recognise business women at all stages of their career from around the region. Commenting on the award win, Rebecca said: “I am extremely honoured to have won this award and very proud to have been recognised for my role in inspiring business women of today and tomorrow. […]
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) – Friend or Foe? By Detective Inspector Martin Wilson, NEBRC Head of Student Services
Security professionals, myself included, often refer to the ICO fines when making the argument for why SMEs need to implement cyber security. These arguments are well intended: we’re only too aware how vulnerable small businesses can be to cyber-attack, and our hope is that this will act as a trigger for security adoption. However, more often than not, such arguments do not trigger action but instead infer that the ICO is a draconian organisation ‘out to get’ businesses, when indeed the opposite is true. Small business owners are very busy people, often operating in difficult […]
Online Retailers Must Prioritise Cyber Security or Face Losing Customers
Research suggests that online shoppers are more likely to avoid retailers that have suffered a serious cyber attack. A recent poll of over 2,100 UK consumers carried out by Akami revealed that 59% would stop shopping with retailers that suffered a major cyber breach. 49% of consumers stated that they do not trust that retailers will keep their personal […]
Social Media Investment Fraud Warning
The City of London Police has issued a stark warning about the perils of ‘get rich quick’ scams following a 50% rise in investment fraud on the last year. Figures show that £891mn was lost to scammers in the 2021/22 financial year, nearly double the £596mn lost the year before. According to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, there were over 26,000 reports of investment […]