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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...

CREST and IASME Announce Partnership With the NCSC to Deliver Cyber Incident Exercising Scheme

CREST and IASME are delighted to announce their partnership with the NCSC to help deliver its new Cyber Incident Exercising scheme. The NCSC (National Cyber...

Watch Out! Smartphone Giveaway Scams

Police are warning people to remain vigilant over what appears to be free smartphone giveaways but in fact are malicious scams, following more than 800...

Legal Firms: Why You Should Strengthen Cyber Defences

An updated threat report from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) highlights the key threats that legal firms in the UK face, from ransomware to...

BT Email Fraud – What Happened & What to Look Out For?

In March 2023, BT customers were warned that scammers were using a new email campaign to fraudulently target their customers for money. In this blog,...

Northumbria Water Innovation Festival

📢 Northumbria Water Innovation Festival📆 10th-13th July 2023: you can attend one or all three days📍 Newcastle Racecourse High Gosforth Park, Racecourse, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3...

Could Your Business Benefit From Cyber Essentials? Let NEBRC Partner, Data Connect Tell You All You Need to Know…

Cyber Essentials is a Government backed scheme that has been developed to support a range of businesses – regardless of sector or size – against...