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Updated Fraud Guidance From the Fraud Advisory Panel

Leaving yourself open to cyber enabled fraud puts you at risk of fines, legal liabilities, cyber attacks, reputational concerns and even business closure. There are...

New Ransomware Encryptions Employed By Cyber Criminals Pose Huge Threat to Cyber Security

According to reports, cyber criminals and malicious groups are using ransomware intermittent encryption technology to bypass cyber security. Intermittent encryption consists of encrypting only parts of...

The Rise of Cyber Security in Retail 

Following the COVID pandemic, the UK has seen an acceleration in online retail, and as retailers continuously work to develop in-store and online technology, there has been an inevitable and significant increase...

Leading UK Roofing Firm Falls Victim to Major Cyber Attack

Eurocell, a leading PVC-U roofing products manufacturer and distributor, has suffered a major cyber attack in the past few days that led to a third-party gaining access to confidential data. It...

Keep Your Devices Up to Date to Reduce Cyber Security Risks

Keeping your cyber security in tip-top shape is more than just protecting passwords and maintaining reliable backups, it’s important that you ensure your devices stay updated. System...

A Focus on Manufacturing

Smart factories – a cyber crime hotspot? Smart factories are becoming an increasingly popular target for cyber attacks according to arecent survey from Capgemini, a global leader in technology services and digital...

Cyber Security: A Look Through the Ages 

While computers are constantly evolving, many attack types and techniques remain a constant. The NEBRC was recently contacted by someone who worked on IBM computers back in the 1980s, to...

Car Insurance Social Media Scams Threaten Victims With Driving Bans 

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has warned that drivers are being targeted by car insurance scamson social media. Learners and recently passed drivers are being urged to watch out for fake car insurance deals...

NEBRC Core Membership Journey

We have recently launched a new, eight step infographic for our Core Members so that they can gain a better insight into what their membership...

NEBRC Launches New Free 24/7 Cyber Response Service

NEBRC has announced the launch a completely free 24/7 emergency response service for any business or individual who finds themselves under a cyber attack. Expertise is now only a phone call away with selected Expert...