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Cyber PATH student joins EMCRC team on Community Outreach campaign

EMCRC duo Vicki Walker and Phil Viles were joined by a Cyber PATH student from the University of Northampton for a day of Community Outreach...

Social Engineering: The human hack you need to watch out for

What if the biggest cyber threat isn’t a piece of malicious software, but rather a person manipulating you into handing over sensitive information? That’s where...

What is a cyber attack? Simple steps you can take to keep your business safe online

It’s been a summer of discontent for many high-profile organisations with the likes of The Co-op, Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover experiencing large-scale...

Ministers and security officials call on all businesses to strengthen cyber resilience

Government ministers and national security leaders are calling on every organisation – from sole traders to multinational corporations – to take business resilience seriously, make...

Why it’s time to move on from Windows 10: A simple guide for business owners

If your business still runs on Windows 10, it’s time to start planning an upgrade. Microsoft ended its support for Windows 10 on October 14,...

Government calls on UK business to join forces on cyber security amid rise in major attacks

Government ministers along with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency have written to the UK’s leading companies urging them to take...

Phishing: the many methods (and how to stop them)

Phishing isn’t just one single trick – it’s a toolbox attackers use to get you to hand over credentials, money or access. Here we look...

A Cyber Security Awareness Month checklist

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, so we thought we’d put together a list of basic cyber security guidance and information that every small business...

Attack on password managers: what we know, and what to do

A new wave of cyberattacks has exposed a critical vulnerability in popular browser-based password managers, using a technique known as DOM-based extension clickjacking. But what...

Phishing emails: what you need to know (and do)

Phishing is a major cyber threat where criminals use deceptive messages across email, text, and social media to steal sensitive information or deliver malware. But...

Building a strong cyber security culture: advice from the NCSC

Employees are the crucial first line of defence. A robust cyber security culture transforms attitudes and behaviors throughout an organisation. The UK’s NCSC lays out...

QR codes: are they safe and what are the risks?

Once a convenient tool for accessing websites or menus, QR codes have now become a widespread gateway to digital services. From restaurant tables to parcel...

Award-winning Cyber PATH alumni student continues to make an impact

The National Cyber Resilience Group are very proud of the quality of students they attract to the Cyber PATH programme. The aim has always been...

Award-winning Cyber PATH alumni student continues to make an impact

The National Cyber Resilience Group are very proud of the quality of students they attract to the Cyber PATH programme. The aim has always been...

Artificial Intelligence: the lowdown

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a bigger part of our daily lives, from virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to chatbots and self-driving cars. But...