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NEBRC Hosts Third Annual End of Year Reception Event

Thank you to all who attended the event and joined us in celebrating another successful year for the Centre. Thank you to our guest speakers,...

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

The Fraud Policy Unit within the Economic Crime Directorate Homeland Security Group have announced the below: The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces...

UK Government and Large Global Tech Companies in World First Pledge to Tackle Online Fraud

Online fraud is a significant threat to individuals and businesses alike with fraud being the most common crime in the UK, accounting for 40% of...

Understanding Cyber Fraud: Tax Scams, Texts and Calls

Approximately 12 million individuals are anticipated to file their tax returns for the 2022-2023 tax year before the January 31, 2024 deadline. Many people are...

The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

This year, Black Friday falls on November 24th, followed by Cyber Monday on November 27th. These shopping dates are crucial for online retailers, with global...

Be More #CyberAware this Festive Season

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the UK’s technical authority on cyber security and we work closely alongside them to ensure businesses across our...

New Companies House Anti-Fraud Legislation in Place for Businesses

There is some new legislation in place aimed at clamping down on criminals which will change how businesses deal with Companies House, including plans affecting...

Watchout! Scams Warning for 12 Million Self-Assessment Customers

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are warning self-assessment customers to remain vigilant over scam texts, emails and phone calls from fraudsters as of February 2025,...

Remote Access Scam Targeting Businesses

According to Action Fraud, they have received 31 crime reports since June 2023 relating to remote access scams targeting businesses. Businesses have reported losses totalling...

What are the 5 components of a business continuity plan?

In order to respond confidently and effectively to any disruption, having a business continuity plan is essential. A strong business continuity plan will help prevent...