The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
This year, Black Friday falls on November 28th, followed by Cyber Monday on December 1st. These shopping dates are crucial for online retailers, with global online spending exceeding £127 billion last year. However, It is the perfect time for cybercriminals to commit scams and other malicious activities during these two days. So, how important is […]
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. […]
How Does Cyber Resilience Work?
The prospect of a cyber attack on your business can be worrisome, but with an effective cyber resilience strategy, these worries can be reduced. The only question is: how does cyber resilience work and how would it benefit your business? Cyber resilience works when companies build an effective strategy to protect itself from, detect, respond […]
Watchout! Fake Giveaway and Competition Scams
In today’s world, everyone must exercise caution online. The amount of information we share online can increase our risk, and participating in competitions and giveaways can be good fun, but we need to consider if we are oversharing our information, which can make us vulnerable if it falls into the wrong hands. Promises of luxurious holidays […]
What are the Five Methods by Which Data Can Be Secured?
Losing data and assets can be crippling for a business, therefore it’s crucial that organisations protect this information at all costs, especially where sensitive or confidential information is concerned. But how do you do this effectively? What are the top data security methods? Data security methods are essential for protecting your business’ information and assets. […]
NEBRC SUCCESS AT THE 2025 CYBERNORTH AWARDS!
We’re absolutely thrilled to share some amazing news from this year’s CyberNorth Awards! We’re proud to announce that the NEBRC took home not one but two awards! This recognises the dedication, innovation and passion that drives everything we do at the Centre. Our very own Head of Student Services Dr. Martin Wilson was presented with the Community […]
Spooky Cyber Security Tips to Stay Safe this Halloween
Given that National Cyber Security month ends on Halloween, we thought we’d put together some tips and hints to help you from being tricked by wicked fraudsters and your systems being possessed by malicious malware… Keep Your (PC) Pumpkin Patched To prevent bothersome bogymen from taking advantage of unpatched vulnerabilities and outdated anti-virus software, make sure your system is up to date and set to […]
How Can I Find Out if I Have Been Hacked?
Whilst the online world offers a wide range of benefits, tools, and everyday essentials, your accounts are at risk of being hacked every single day. This is why it’s so important to know the signs of being hacked, what to do if it happens, and how to prevent it from happening again. So, first things […]
Can You Spot a Delivery Scam Text?
Scammers are getting smarter each and every year. In many cases, even the most tech-savvy person might have to look twice at an email or SMS scam.
National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Top Tips to Keep Your Business Safe Online
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of implementing secure cyber security strategies to deter cyber criminals. To help stay safe online here are some top tips for you and your colleagues: 1. Monitor the Current Threat Landscape To fully understand the potential risks, it’s important that you are up to date on the latest news […]