Who’s Watching Your Business?
How to best manage the growing issue of cyber crime Today, with the advantages that technology gives us in terms of organisation, efficiency and effectiveness, most businesses are dependent on technology for managing communication, creating and storing files and accessing financial information, and much of this is done online. But with this come risks, from basic Phishing to complex cyber attacks and with them, […]
What is Email Spoofing?
Email spoofing is a type of cyber-attack whereby the attacker sends an email that appears to be from a legitimate source, but it’s not. The sender may use a fake email address, display name, or other details within the email header to deceive the recipient into believing that the message is from a trusted source. There are many reasons […]
NEBRC 2024: A Reflection on Our Work to Date and Focus for the Future
By Supt Rebecca Chapman, NEBRC Director What an amazing 4 years we have had. As we move into our fifth year of trading and perhaps our biggest ever year for delivery of student services we have much to reflect upon. Cyber crime and fraud remain a key and very real threat for businesses, with the […]
Social Engineering Warning for SME’s
The UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 has revealed that 50% of small firms and 70% percent of medium-sized businesses suffered a cyber-attack in the past year. These businesses are being warned to watch out for scammers who are targeting restaurants and local businesses through social engineering, which gives criminals access to sensitive data and customer information. Social engineering is where cyber criminals use tried and tested […]
Watch Out! QR Code Scams
QR codes have been around since the 90s, although in the UK they really came to prominence during COVID lockdowns where they were used for everything from ordering food to indicating vaccination status. They work when the user scans them via a digital device, usually a smartphone. They are widely used for quickly directing users […]
Securing Your Business: The Importance of Identity and Access Management by HTG
Businesses face an array of cybersecurity threats that can have devastating consequences. Many marketing campaigns in the cybersecurity sector leverage fear to drive home the urgency of these threats. While it is crucial to acknowledge the dangers and remain aware, it is equally important to focus on educating businesses about where to start, the associated […]
IT Security – What You Need to Know
Reports of multiple breaches and ongoing ransomware attacks are now happening on a daily basis – and what is clear is that no one is immune to attack, regardless of size, reputation or resources. Here are some of the main issues that we should all make it our business to be aware of: Ransomware Ransomware […]
The Rise of Ransomware
As more businesses opt for a hybrid workplace, online networks have never been more important to keep employees connected. More and more data is being created, accessed and stored, making an attractive target for hackers. Statistics from The State of Ransomware 2024 Threat Report from Sophos reveal that 59% of organisations were hit by ransomware in the […]
Why Do We Perform a Vulnerability Assessment?
Cyber criminals are getting smarter each and every year, which is why it is so important to ensure that IT systems and infrastructure are secure. One such way of checking the security of IT systems is by performing a vulnerability assessment. So, let’s jump right into it; why do we perform a vulnerability assessment? Vulnerability […]
Watch Out! UK Banks Warning of a Spike in Impersonation Fraud
With cases increasing over recent months, Lloyds Banking Group has issued a warning on impersonation fraud as cases rise by 13%. The public should be extra vigilant for fraudsters pretending to be from banks or finance organisations and asking for money or verification details. Impersonation fraud is where a fraudster convinces their victim to make a payment, or give personal or financial details, by pretending to be […]