Cyber Crime Impacting 330 People Every Minute
Cyber criminals are attempting to hack an average of 330 Britons a minute, according to an international VPN provider which conducted the research. Indeed, cyber fraud has become so commonplace that the average person suffers some kind of a cyber-attack three times a year, whether that is through spam or phishing emails and ransomware. Of those who suffered a financial loss, the research states that securing bank credentials or other financial data was a crucial part of the online theft. Around […]
Watch Out! UPS Scam
Consumers are being asked to be extra vigilant against text and email messages from a fake UPS site that’s attempting to harvest personal and financial information in the scam. The email claims to come from international carriers UPS which states there is a parcel waiting for you at the Post Office, but the address is […]
NEBRC Board Member Professor Babak Akhgar Awarded OBE
NEBRC Board Member Professor Babak Akhgar has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honour, the second highest order of the British Empire award. The Professor of Informatics and Security Research at Sheffield Hallam University received the OBE in recognition of his services to security research. Professor Akhgar is a globally recognised leader in his field, his research and work over the years contributing to […]
Defences for Ethical Hacking Proposed Under UK Computer Misuse Act
UK legislators have proposed changes to the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill that would give cyber security professionals a legal defence for their activities under the Computer Misuse Act (CMA). The amendment has been proposed by a cross-bench group in the House of Lords, which will provide cyber security researchers, penetration testers and ethical hackers with a CMA defence for carrying out vulnerability and […]
Simple Cyber Security Mistakes You Could Be Making
In a survey of 604 employees and managers in SMEs, Dashlane, a password-management service, found that only 38% had increased their use of password managers, 37% increased cybersecurity training, and just 36% had begun implementing new security policies in 2022. Failing to keep track of passwords, understanding potential cyber threats, and how you can bestprotect sensitive information can put yourself and your business at risk of cyber attacks. Sadly, scammers and hackers […]
Ransomware on the Rise in 2022
The latest statistics from Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) show that ransomware attacks across the globe were up 13% in the last 12 months, making it one of the biggest threats to businesses in 2022. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malicious software that is downloaded onto a computer, via viruses or phishing attacks, holding the victim’s data and sensitive […]
Screen Sharing Scams on the Rise
According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) there has been a shocking 86% increase in one year, with around 2,014 cases and over £25 million in losses. As the workplace becomes more flexible, with 38% of working adults reported working both from home and in the office, video calls and screen sharing has become the norm for many. Remote access […]
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 […]