Congratulations to the following companies who are now certified to #CyberEssentials via our great Certification Bodies: Smart Manufacturing Solutions Technology Ltd via @CyberSS_UK and @OnTrackInt via @Ellenbrooke_CT
"It was just me originally, but I’m extremely grateful to say that we now have 14 amazing staff, servicing over 250 clients."
As part of our ongoing interview series with business people in Altrincham, we caught up with Ben Pollard from @cyberss_uk.
altrincham.todaynews.co.uk/b…
Our commercial manager Niomie Haynes has given a presentation at the North West Fraud Forum Annual Conference this morning, explaining the risks of cyber breaches to businesses.
Phishing emails or messages account for 80% of cyber attacks, so all employees need training.
SAFER INTERNET DAY 2023
Today, our whole school has been celebrating the wonderful online world while learning how to stay safe. From Digital Leader assemblies to guest speakers from the IT world we have all learned something new today! #SaferInternetDay2023
🚨SCAM WARNING🚨
We've received 392 reports about scam text messages relating to the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
✅You DO NOT need to apply for the scheme, or provide any bank details.
✅Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (it's free).
#PhishyFriday
🚨SCAM WARNING - please share🚨
We've received 335 reports about scam text messages relating to the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
✅You DO NOT need to apply for the scheme, or provide any bank details.
✅Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (it's free).
#CyberProtect
Remote working is everyday working for many professionals, with risks including:
> Weak security on unsupported devices
> The loss or theft of sensitive information
> Using public wi-fi - which is not always secure
Here's how to stay secure: buff.ly/3zXTP8b
⚠️ Watch out for FAKE Tesco emails about gift card giveaways. We've had 172 reports about them so far.
✅ Report emails that feel suspicious, even if you're not certain they're a scam - we can check. Forward emails to: report@phishing.gov.uk
❗Important Update❗
There will be some updates and clarifications to the #CyberEssentials Scheme requirements from the 26th of April 2021.
Find out more about the upcoming scheme changes and what you may need to do in light of this via this link ow.ly/KJHm50EnfCT
⚠️ FAKE emails targeting Instagram accounts - The emails claim that someone is trying to "recover your password from Russia".
❌ Don't click on the links in the email.
✅ Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to: report@phishing.gov.uk
#CyberProtect