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Watchout! Social Media Hacking on the Rise
Whilst social media offers great connectivity to keep in touch with family, friends, keep updated on recent news and marketing opportunities, it is important to know how to manage your privacy and security settings.
Watch Out! AI Alert
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being utilised by online criminals to target their victims, and according to the National Cyber Security Centre, many threat actors are...
New Cloud Security Guidance for Small Organisations
Do you use cloud security in your business, or know how to set up cloud services so that they are protected against online crime and...
Watchout! Cyber Threat Compromises Over 7,000 WordPress Sites
Since mid-December, a significant new cyber security threat has infected over 7,000 WordPress websites using a vulnerable Popup Builder plugin. This plugin is currently used...
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...