Watch Outs When Travelling
The summer holiday season is only around the corner – and for many it will be their first get-away in a few years. However, despite so much to get organised, travellers also need to think about online security if taking laptops, phones or tablets with them. Public Wi-Fi connections Although many airports offer free Wi-Fi connectivity, you should make sure that you join the official airport network and not […]
Outsourcing Cyber Security
Outsourcing cyber security may seem to be an option only available to larger businesses with deep pockets but there may be unseen benefits that help to tip the argument in favour of external help when it comes to IT security. Here are a few reasons to consider if you are looking at a Managed Security […]
Cyber Security Tips
To help reduce the threats of a cyber security breach here are some basic IT hygiene rules that all businesses should be following: ➢ Passwords and MFA Ensure all employees create and use strong passwords. Using a password management tool and multifactor authentication (MFA) will also help add an extra layer of protection. ➢ Network firewalls Any business with a network should have a firewall as standard. It’s good practice to ensure your firewall not only monitors what is […]
Parker Hannifin Data Breach: How to Protect Against Ransomware
Statistics show that 48% of UK organisations were targeted by ransomware in 2020, with 13% of victims stating that they paid the ransom. Cyber attacks can affect any size of business and can lead to significant data breaches if there are no systems in place to keep files safe. Ransomware is a form of malware […]
More Than £500,000 of Stock Stolen From Members of the Retailers Against Crime (RAC)
Retailers Against Crime (RAC) has reported that more than £500,000 of stock was stolen from its members in 2021, according to its latest UK-wide data. The RAC’s statistics show the first four months of 2022 also compare unfavourably to last year with every month (January to April) seeing a rise in reported incidents. […]
Dirty Rotten Sc@mmers
***STOP PRESS*** Dirty Rotten Sc@mmers is due to air on BBC One from 6th June. The series will focus on the growing issue of cyber crime and fraud – and will feature our very own team from the NEBRC. Not to be missed!
Yorkshire Post Business Section: Rebecca Chapman CEO, NEBRC
The following piece was printed in the Yorkshire Post Business Section on 28th April. Rebecca Chapman is Director of the North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC), a not-for-profit, police-led organisation which exists to help protect businesses across the region from the growing issue of online crime. A Superintendent with 30 years policing experience across uniform and CID disciplines, Rebecca has a keen interest in the cyber world and […]
Online Safety Bill Set to Prevent Thousands of Frauds
The new online safety bill, currently being pushed through Parliament by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorris, is set to ensure that social media organisations treat fraud as a ‘priority harm’. The bill outlines that companies will have to take more steps to prevent criminals from using their platforms for fraud related offences – as opposed to […]
Anti-Fraud Rules for Online Shopping
Shopping online is set to become a little safer as from next month with more identity checks being introduced as part of new anti-fraud rules coming into force on March 14. Indeed, buyers may have already noticed more requests to verify their ID as payments providers and retailers adopt the new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) […]
NCSC Encourages UK Businesses to Act in Light of the Recent Cyber Incidents in and Around Ukraine
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is encouraging all UK organisations to review and bolster their cyber security in response to the cyber incidents in and around Ukraine. This comes after the NCSC updated its guidance to UK companies and organisations last week on ‘Actions to take when the cyber threat is heightened’. To reduce […]