Ransomware attacks on Schools & Colleges continue to rise
The summer months again saw a rise in ransomware attacks against schools, colleges and universities in the UK.
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- May 12
- 3 min
Don't Overlook the Mental Impact of Cyber Crimes
The mental impact of dealing with a cyberattack as a victim is often overlooked and we concentrate on the financial impact.
- May 9
- 2 min
Assistant Chief Constable Jo Edwards has joined the North West Cyber Resilience Centre
The North West Cyber Resilience Centre has welcomed two senior police officers as company Directors.
- May 9
- 2 min
88% of Further Education Colleges Suffered Security Breaches in the last 12 months
The Government’s 2022 Cyber Security Breaches Survey showed that colleges were the most likely to identify breaches or cyber attacks.
- Apr 20
- 2 min
How to react to a Cyber Attack - Cyber Incident Response Pack launched for North West Businesses
We’ve created a cyber incident response pack for North West businesses, to help a business plan its response to a cyber incident.
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Just 17% of Employers have given staff basic Cyber Security Training
Employers are being urged to introduce security awareness training as many firms aren’t training their staff on cyber security basics.
- Apr 14
- 3 min
The 5 most frequently asked questions about Security Awareness Training
We’ve compiled answers to some of the most common questions we get about Security Awareness Training from businesses.
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Free Cyber Security Resources for Charities Available
To aid charities in the North West, we’ve launched a dedicated area of cyber resources for charities.
- Apr 8
- 3 min
Why is it Important to have a Cyber Security Plan in place?
To combat the threats we all face online, businesses should always consider having a cyber security strategy in place.
- Apr 5
- 2 min
26% of Charities estimate they are attacked once a week
Figures from the DCMS 2022 report showed that 30% of charities identified breaches or attacks in the last 12 months.
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Who is Mitigate Cyber? How can they make my business resilient to cyber attacks?
Mitigate Cyber are a trusted cyber security company based at the Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, at Lancaster University.
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Free Cyber Security Support for Education Providers Announced
The Cyber Resilience Centre support education providers based in the North West to become cyber resilient with a range of new resources.