<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[North West Cyber Resilience Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North West Cyber Resilience Centre works in partnership to protect businesses in the North West region from cybercrime.]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:14:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Important cybersecurity warning for small businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre  (NCSC) has issued new warnings about a Russian state‑linked hacking group known as APT28. This group has been breaking into everyday internet routers, often the same type used in small offices and home workplaces, to steal passwords and other private information. They do this by quietly changing how the router directs internet traffic, sending people to fake websites that look real. From there, attackers can capture login details for email and other...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/important-cybersecurity-warning-for-small-businesses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ddff391847596b2f4f7b10</guid><category><![CDATA[NCSC]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:50:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b8df3_8ff604e47fae4d2391ccc438bac56b59~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_972,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NWCRC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lock the Digital Door: How Cyber Essentials Protects Your Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many business leaders say they know cyber security is important. They see the headlines. They know cyber-attacks are increasing. But too many still believe it might not affect them. That assumption is wrong.  No matter the size of your business, cyber criminals can find it: 1 in 2 UK small businesses suffered a cyber-attack last year.  The gap between awareness and action is one of the biggest cyber risks facing UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) today. Many SME owners don’t see...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/lock-the-digital-door-how-cyber-essentials-protects-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6996d98cb8ed19d283727c5a</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cyber Essentials]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:39:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b8df3_883781556ee147c3b9de4bea8b756685~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NWCRC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why cyber security matters more than ever in the care sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[The care sector is built on trust, as care organisations handle sensitive information every day, including medical data, financial information, and contact details. In an increasingly digital world, maintaining that trust means ensuring strong protection against evolving cyber threats.   Cybercrime is no longer a distant possibility; it is a growing challenge affecting care providers of every size, from small care homes to large groups. When attacks occur, the impact can be significant -...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/why-cyber-security-matters-more-than-ever-in-the-care-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984bad61e55646770032270</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:59:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b8df3_6fe6b6f2721646109fee24231e35091f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NWCRC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthening the North West’s cyber resilience for 2026 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 looks set to be another busy year for the NWCRC team as we continue to work closely with small businesses and other organisations across the North West to help them strengthen their cyber resilience against threats.  The NWCRC focuses on equipping small and medium‑sized organisations with practical advice, training and support to build lasting cyber resilience, in order to protect them from growing cyber crime.  Looking ahead to 2026, we have lots of exciting business events coming up,...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/strengthening-the-north-west-s-cyber-resilience-for-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695ea46f02fef142333c4f16</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:26:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_01f25dcd8c704ea6a89b8e0638158c63~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing cyber threats put North West organisations on the front line in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyber security experts are warning that North West organisations should put cyber resilience at the top of their list of New Year’s resolutions for 2026 to ensure that they are protected against growing cyber threats for small businesses.   Cyber experts from the NWCRC found three trends that are converging to make 2026 particularly risky for smaller organisations: AI-powered and automated cyber attacks:  Cybercriminals are increasingly using automation and generative AI to scale phishing,...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/growing-cyber-threats-put-north-west-organisations-on-the-front-line-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693fd562442cf16b795ac46d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:49:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_4100212bf6e74f9c8f980c465cbd1725~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NWCRC team wins partnership award for supporting care homes ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North West Cyber Resilience Centre team has been recognised for their outstanding partnership work, winning a Partnership Award at...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/nwcrc-team-wins-partnership-award-for-supporting-care-homes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e4d21aa062988b0371f174</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:54:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_2181860a8e02434a8d007c40f6ea013a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to encourage a strong cyber security culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s important to grow and maintain a strong cyber security culture within an organisation.]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/how-to-encourage-a-strong-cyber-security-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688b60df86128b9d6eeac997</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:02:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_3708427963044576adccaa7d5eefd11f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Government’s new ransomware measures: what they mean for your business]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government has recently proposed a new set of guidelines focused on tackling ransomware and reducing cyber crime overall.   These...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/the-government-s-new-ransomware-measures-what-they-mean-for-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68879ba3594e3699b61709b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:05:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_760f9bf05aa04c0ebaccceeb13ec4567~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[15% off all cyber security services for July ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyber security has never been more important to small businesses. Recent cyber attacks on large retailers such as M&#38;S have shown just how...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/15-off-all-cyber-security-services-for-july</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6873a03baf69c2e1b2214563</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:19:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_99410daaa311403db6791bd26534d80a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NWCRC signs up more than 2000 members across the North West ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North West Cyber Resilience Centre is celebrating reaching more than 2000 members across the region. ]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/nwcrc-signs-up-more-than-2000-members-across-the-north-west</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6851756f355e04d349798c37</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:36:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_04b57920c7b24df1aaf44c3a648052d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increased cyber resilience warnings for all North West businesses ]]></title><description><![CDATA[North West businesses have been issued a warning to improve their cyber resilience by the North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC),...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/increased-cyber-resilience-warnings-for-all-north-west-businesses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fe68b0c9ecd44841485930</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:13:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_2ac99588cf594677bc86144a4d95d5bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How adult social care providers can be more cyber secure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Government report has found that adult social care providers need to do more to strengthen their cyber resilience.  The Department for...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/how-adult-social-care-providers-can-be-more-cyber-secure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ebf92b26cc997c19bc1725</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_6df7aadb957644d1b4dd1e7debf41a93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything that a charity needs to know about Cyber Essentials ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cyber Essentials certification is crucial for charities in today's digital landscape. ]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/everything-that-a-charity-needs-to-know-about-cyber-essentials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a1d4203b37fcacb8c39a3c</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:53:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_ae38f8e9819e4aa1aa8b812e9d488ab7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can charities stay safe against cyber hackers in 2025? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charities and not-for-profit organisations are very vulnerable to cyber attacks for multiple reasons. The Government's Cyber Security...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/how-can-charities-stay-safe-against-cyber-hackers-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6798a62c66e76ecb19f5d04b</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:49:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_c0b9840c39a94ad991210ee6bde84501~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I protect my business against cyber threats in 2025? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the first instalment of our 2025 Cyber Security Series ( read it here ), we explored the most pressing cyber threats facing businesses...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/how-do-i-protect-my-business-against-cyber-threats-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677d159bdae421393b4c5e38</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:15:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_501395e8297c4d25b2feb0f4d20b0ba7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the cyber threats to businesses in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cyber threat landscape has been evolving rapidly throughout 2024 and will continue to grow into 2025, with emerging tech such as...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/what-are-the-cyber-threats-to-businesses-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677baade06521b231ac3dad1</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:56:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_0696a9777e384a83bc89b18dd5e972fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative Networks joins NWCRC as a cyber partner ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re really pleased to add Creative Networks  to our list of approved cyber partners. Our cyber partners are official providers of the...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/creative-networks-joins-nwcrc-as-a-cyber-partner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6752fa0ed59652328a51ad42</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:46:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_272631e9399c4efe988d0f550eea86d2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you know the importance of MFA for business security? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s increasingly digital landscape, protecting sensitive business data is more critical than ever. Multi-factor authentication...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/do-you-know-the-importance-of-mfa-for-business-security</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6745edbcab2e23aa57323d58</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:13:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_842ca8714e4a40cfa3bf3df05395eb4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lily Smith </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NWCRC celebrates its fifth anniversary ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month we celebrated our fifth anniversary of protecting businesses from cyber crime. The North West Cyber Resilience Centre was set...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/nwcrc-celebrates-its-fifth-anniversary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">672e3b394160a1b32d7b8d51</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:35:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_0f7f42fc096c41289a4eb83f1e4f1c11~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carolyn Hughes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you know how to keep your business safe this Black Friday?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black Friday is approaching on November 29, and it is a common time for hackers to thrive in their attacks. With consumers wanting to...]]></description><link>https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/do-you-know-how-to-keep-your-business-safe-this-black-friday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671f90abf6c35f170c28a842</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:15:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/260690_fa9472659b174ecc8fc1a7ef041da284~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lewis Desmond</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>