What You Need to Know About Spear Phishing
Spear phishing emails constitute less than 0.1% of total email volume but are responsible for 66% of data breaches. Spear phishing is a form of phishing that targets specific individuals or organisations. Instead of sending generic emails to a large group of people, attackers carefully research their victims and craft highly personalised emails to increase the […]
What Is An SQL Injection Attack?
Any website can be at risk of cyberattacks. Attackers will deliberately target a website so that they can steal information and data for some form of benefit. This can be done in various ways, including phishing, malware, DoS attacks and SQL injections. Let’s learn more about what an SQL injection attack is. An SQL (Security […]
Watch Out! Cyber Criminals Breaching Cloud Systems
In 2025 as more business adopt cloud technology, cyber criminals are learning new ways to breach cloud systems and steal sensitive data. With statistics reporting that 45% of data breaches are cloud-based, indicating a substantial focus of cybercriminals on cloud infrastructures. One of the most common ways that hackers breach cloud systems is through misconfigured security settings by […]
What is a Denial of Service Attack?
A Denial of Service (DoS) attack is a common and potentially dangerous cyber attack which organisations across the UK face. In this blog, NEBRC takes you through the steps your business can take to prevent and counter DoS attacks. So what is a denial of service attack? A DoS attack is where attackers target company […]
Invoice and Mandate Scams – How Can They Affect Small Businesses?
Invoice and mandate scams can have devastating consequences for small businesses. Your finances can be drained, leaving you unable to pay employees, suppliers, or bills. It can disrupt your operations, harm your business’ credibility, and even lead to closure in severe cases. Since small businesses are more vulnerable to these scams, they must be aware […]
NEBRC’s Support for Charities in the North East
With more fundraising activities taking place online, including digital services and information, it’s important that charities take steps to prevent cyber breaches from taking place. While many focus on fulfilling their missions and supporting communities, they often lack the robust cybersecurity practices necessary to fend off cybercriminals. This is where the NEBRC can help! The […]
How to Protect Your Employees from Cyber Threats
According to SpyCloud’s Annual Identity Exposure Report, 74% of people continue to reuse old passwords, including login details that have been stolen in cyber breaches. Your organisation could be vulnerable to cyber-attacks enabled through breached employee passwords, being used to try and access your business accounts, protecting your employee login credentials not only safeguards your sensitive data but also builds trust […]
Join Us in Developing the Future of Cyber Security
As a dedicated not-for-profit training charity celebrating 40 years of educational excellence, itec is here to help you shape the future of your industry by developing the next generation of IT and Cyber Security professionals. Why Consider Apprenticeships with itec? Apprenticeships in Cyber Security, IT, Software Development, and Network Engineering are a powerful way for […]
An Introduction to the North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC)
The NEBRC is a not-for-profit collaboration between policing, academia and the private sector, covering the North East, Yorkshire and The Humber working to protect small businesses from online crime and fraud, and develop the next generation of cyber security talent. It is one of nine regional cyber resilience centres (CRC’s) covering England and Wales and forms part of the UK’s national cyber security strategy. Why […]
Internet of Things
As we move into 2025, there are over 16 billion active physical devices such as sensors, appliances, and other objects connected to the internet, that collected, exchange, and act on data – otherwise known as the Internet of Things (IoT). These devices can communicate with each other and be remotely monitored or controlled, making everyday objects “smart” and […]