Cyber Attacks Don’t Discriminate: Why SMEs are just as vulnerable
Think you’re too small to be a target? Time to rethink cyber security When you hear about the cyber attacks on big names like Marks & Spencer and Co-op, it’s easy to feel a sense of disconnect as part of a small to medium-sized business. “Why would hackers come for us?” you might think. “We’re […]
NEBRC Case Study: Engineering and Manufacturing
Engineering and manufacturing firms often approach the NEBRC for cyber security support. One such business had recently seen companies within its supply chain suffer with ransomware attacks and were concerned that such attacks could happen to them. The NEBRC worked with the company’s technology provider to undertake a vulnerability assessment of their server and a […]
What is One Top Threat to Business Continuity?
Interruptions to your company’s day-to-day operations can be a worry for all businesses. These interruptions can come in all shapes and sizes, such as new laws and regulations, interruptions to your supply chains, adverse weather, and even acts of terrorism and national disasters. Now more than ever, companies need to be versatile and able to […]
A Focus on Businesses Operating in the Retail Sector
Cyber threats aren’t just a big business problem. Recent high-profile attacks on Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods might make it seem like only major companies are at risk, but that’s far from the truth. While big names make the headlines, cybercriminals often breach smaller businesses. In fact, the impact to smaller organisations can sometimes be […]
Safeguarding Your Business: How to Implement Safer Passwords
Today, businesses of all sectors and sizes rely on users being able to securely access their accounts, to carry out their day-to-day activities, so in this blog, we explore why safer passwords are vital for all businesses and provide tips to create and manage passwords effectively. Weak passwords pose a significant risk to businesses, leaving […]
How Has AI made it Harder Than Ever to Spot Scams?
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) it’s becoming extremely difficult to spot scam messages, in this blog we discuss this threat and discuss some tips to you safer from AI related scams. Online criminals are using AI-to create highly convincing narratives to deceive unsuspecting victims. One of the most common uses for AI is […]
NEBRC Completes Cyber Security Project to Support Yorkshire Businesses
Strengthening Local Business Resilience and Bridging the Cyber Skills Gap The North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its project, “Strengthening the Local Business Community Resilience to Cyber Incidents and Reducing the Regional Cyber Skills Gap” made possible through funding from Innovate UK part of UK Research and Innovation within […]
The Effect on SMEs Following a Rise in Impersonation Scams
In 2025, impersonation scams have escalated in both sophistication and frequency, largely due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technologies. These scams involve fraudsters posing as trusted individuals or organisations to deceive victims into divulging sensitive information or transferring funds. According to the UK Finance Annual Fraud Report 2024, total losses due to impersonation scams amounted […]
NEBRC Case Study: Charities and CiC’s
Charities and Community Interest Companies (CiCs) across the North East and Yorkshire are increasingly approaching the NEBRC for support and understanding relating to cyber security. One such CiC was keen to understand if they were doing everything possible to safeguard the ‘personally identifiable data’ of the vulnerable people they work with. To meet this need, […]
Watch Out! WhatsApp Employment Scams
How to spot fraudulent activity and avoid falling victim: warning issued to job applicants about an emerging cybercrime trend targeting candidates Policing and cyber experts at the NEBRC (North East Business Resilience Centre) are urging businesses, recruiters and job hunters to remain alert, due to an emerging cyber threat targeting the job market. Cybercriminals often […]