Latest News

We've put together a guide explaining what spoofing is, how it works, and how you can protect yourself - using advice based on guidance from UK police, Action Fraud and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Spoofing is one of the most common tools used by scammers today. It works because criminals know that people trust what they see on caller ID, trust emails that look familiar, and trust text messages that appear to come from well-known organisations.   What Is Spoofin

We're all about helping organisations, charities, and individuals stay one step ahead of the threats associated with Black Friday. Let’s make sure the deals you bag or the sales you maximise aren’t overshadowed by a cyber incident you didn’t bargain for. The busiest shopping season of the year is here again when websites will go into overdrive with shoppers hunting for the best deals. While people are scrolling through offers, comparing prices, and clicking “pay now” without

The EMCRC Advisory Group is vital in helping us improve business resilience in the region, so it is with great pleasure we welcome Simon Cox, who runs NNBN; the Northamptonshire Business Network as well as being Head of Policy for the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce. The Advisory Group provides key tactical advice to the CRC from a business and third sector perspective. The Group plays a critical role in enhancing the CRC’s impact on strengthening regional cyber resilien

Whilst on patrol with Derbyshire Constabulary officers as part of Safer Business Action week this month, we heard two accounts from two separate businesses who were victims of Facebook page takeovers by cyber criminals. But why are they targeting Facebook? And what can you do about it? Facebook business pages are more than a place to post promotions - they’re a brand channel, an ad wallet, a customer trust anchor, and sometimes an admin gateway into other parts of your digita

Derbyshire Constabulary have received a number of reports from the public where Argos and Currys accounts have been compromised, and purchases made. This is not just local to Derbyshire - this is also happening nationwide. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals flooding the internet, this warning from the police is timely. In some instances, particularly with Currys, the ‘buy now pay later’ option has been used, leaving the account holder with finance plans in their names,

The government have introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill - marking a major milestone in their response to the evolving cyber threat. The Bill aims to safeguard public services, ensure the UK economy is better protected than ever, and deliver a step change in national security.   As everyone has surely witnessed this year, the growing cyber threat is not a hypothetical one - with household names hit hard and the repercussions felt

It’s been a summer of discontent for many high-profile organisations with the likes of The Co-op, Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover experiencing large-scale cyber attacks. But what exactly is a cyber attack? And how can you better protect your business against them? These days, businesses rely on the internet more than ever - for sales, communication, and storing important information. But this also means that cyber attacks are a growing risk. Even small businesses can be

Government ministers and national security leaders are calling on every organisation - from sole traders to multinational corporations - to take business resilience seriously, make use of free cybersecurity resources, and establish contingency plans in preparation for potentially devastating cyberattacks. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published its Annual Review , and the findings are far from reassuring.   For the year ending August 2025, the NCSC recorded th

If your business still runs on Windows 10, it’s time to start planning an upgrade. Microsoft ended its support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which means no more free security updates or technical fixes. According to the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), staying on unsupported systems exposes your business to unnecessary risk - and upgrading to Windows 11 is the smarter, safer move.   What Happens After October 2025?   Now the deadline has passed, Windows 10 ma

Government ministers along with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency have written to the UK's leading companies urging them to take action on cyber security.  The letter says hostile cyber activity in the UK is growing more intense, frequent and sophisticated. In light of recent cyber incidents, the Government is urging large businesses to take three key actions to improve their cyber resilience:   Making cyber resilience a Board-level responsibili

Phishing isn’t just one single trick - it’s a toolbox attackers use to get you to hand over credentials, money or access. Here we look at common types of phishing (from run-of-the-mill to highly targeted), show realistic examples, and give concrete mitigations that follow the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance. Generic (bulk) phishing What it is: mass emails or texts pretending to be a bank, delivery firm, or service, trying to trick many people at once (“You mus

In its latest assessments, the Metropolitan Police has flagged an alarming trend: Russia and other hostile states are attempting to...