Paul Presents this week is The 12 Frauds of Christmas 2021- it’s that time of year again where we are asking how did they know my email address and how did that happen?
Hello
The UK National Cyber Security Centre(NCSC) have today launched a new campaign for the SME Sector.
“The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the UK’s technical authority on cyber security.
It has recently launched the latest phase of the Cyber Aware campaign, aiming to help sole traders, micro businesses and small organisations stay safe online.
Last year, 81% of businesses that reported an email or social media hack were small or medium businesses, and the average annual cost of a cyber-attack for micro and small businesses was £3,080.
That’s why Thames Valley Police Cyber Protect Unit is supporting the NCSC in urging small business owners to take two free and simple steps to help protect themselves from a variety of cyber threats:
- Get your free Cyber Action Plan.
– Answer a few simple questions, and in less than five minutes, a tailored list of actions will be served to help protect your organisation.
- Use the quick and easy tool, Check Your Cyber Securityservice.
– This scans internet-connected devices for common vulnerabilities to ransomware and other viruses, provides advice on how to mitigate any risks and lets you know if your browser is up to date.
For further information on NCSC advice and guidance for sole traders and small business owners please visit NCSC’s Small and Medium Organisations page and the NCSC Small Business Guide.
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/ncsc-launches-new-services-help-small-organisations-online “
Please make this information accessible and share to your contacts who are within the catchment for the above campaign.
As always please do not contact your local Police Force direct, so please send your questions to:https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/general-enquiries
Thank you, regards Mark
Mr Mark Godsland
CISMP | Ad Cert ED&CP | FAETC 7307
SEROCU & Thames Valley Police – Cyber Protect & Cyber Choices
w https://serocu.police.uk/cyber/
a SEROCU, PO Box 363, Kidlington, OX5 9DB
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You can source NCSC content direct via their subscription system: https://ncsc-production.microsoftcrmportals.com/subscribe/
As always, please do not contact your local Police Force or our account about this, rather making contact with the NCSC direct here: ncscinfoleg@ncsc.gov.uk
Thank you, Mark
Mr Mark Godsland
CISMP | Ad Cert ED&CP | FAETC 7307
SEROCU & Thames Valley Police – Cyber Protect & Cyber Choices
Have you spotted a suspicious email or text?
If you have received an email which you’re not quite sure about, forward it to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS):
report@phishing.gov.uk
Forwarded suspicious texts to7726.
This free-of-charge short code enables your provider to investigate the origin of the text and take action, if found to be malicious.
Jargon Buster
Credentials – A user’s authentication information used to verify identity – typically one, or more, of password, token, certificate.
Whitelisting – Authorising approved applications for use within organisations in order to protect systems from potentially
Have you received a phishing email recently? You can now report it to report@phishing.gov.uk
For further information see: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails
Report a suspicious website – NCSC.GOV.UK
Create your own Cyber Action Plan to improve your cyber security here: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/actionplan
**Guide to the reporting of Fraud and Cyber Crime to Action Fraud**
https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/guide-to-reporting
https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/how-to-get-your-money-back-after-a-scam-amyJW6f0D2TJ
Mark Godsland | CISMP Police Cyber Security Advisor | |
Thames Valley Police & South East ROCU SEROCU, PO Box 363, Kidlington, OX5 9DB | |
Advice on how to stay secure online from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre | |
The SECRC is working with the public, private and academic sectors to provide businesses with free guidance and affordable cyber services.https://www.secrc.co.uk/ |
Paul Presents Cybercrime with Mark Godsland
All organised crime units need is a name, an office , phone, a computer and a printer. They will move on to a new set up before they are caught!
Fraud is when trickery is used to gain a dishonest advantage, which is often financial, over another person. Cybercrime is any criminal act dealing with computers and networks.
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