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NORTHERN MAX ACCELERATOR – BACK FOR 2023
📢 Northern Max Accelerator, launching on the 3rd of February will be delivered through a mixture of face to face and online sessions and is for...
UK Parliament Approves New Bill to Regulate Cyber Security of Smart Devices
The UK government has introduced a new Bill into parliament, which will require manufacturers and distributors of smart devices to ensure that they are more resilient...
Microsoft Warns of Hackers Using Google Ads to Spread Ransomware
Businesses are often warned to avoid clicking on suspicious spam links and engaging with spam to prevent malicious ransomware from infecting systems, however, cyber criminals are drawing...
Bargain Hunters Be Aware this Black Friday, NCSC Warns
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning bargain hunters to be extra alert for seasonal scams, as part of its recent Cyber Aware campaign. And now...
Project Launched to Examine the Greater Impact of Ransomware on Victims
According to reports, as of November 2022, 39% of UK businesses have experienced a cyber breach, the same as in 2021, with phishing and ransomware noted as...
What Steps Can Retailers Take to Stay Safe Online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Black Friday is an informal name used to describe the day after Thanksgiving and is today regarded world-wide as the official start to the Christmas holiday season, and one of...
NEBRC Director, Rebecca Chapman Named Business Leader of the Year at the North East England Chamber of Commerce, Inspiring Female Awards
November 2022 NERBC Director, Superintendent Rebecca Chapman has been named Business Leader of the Year at Inspiring Female Awards. Organised by the North East England Chamber of Commerce, the awards were established to recognise business women at all...
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) – Friend or Foe? By Detective Inspector Martin Wilson, NEBRC Head of Student Services
Security professionals, myself included, often refer to the ICO fines when making the argument for why SMEs need to implement cyber security. These arguments are well intended: we’re only too aware how vulnerable small businesses can be to cyber-attack, and our hope is that...
Online Retailers Must Prioritise Cyber Security or Face Losing Customers
Research suggests that online shoppers are more likely to avoid retailers that have suffered a serious cyber attack. A recent poll of over 2,100 UK consumers carried out...
Social Media Investment Fraud Warning
The City of London Police has issued a stark warning about the perils of ‘get rich quick’ scams following a 50% rise in investment fraud on the last year. Figures show that £891mn...