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  • STOP THE BUS!: Nottingham’s transport system disrupted after cyber attack

    A cyber attack on Nottingham City Transport’s IT systems caused a major concern for the company and for Detective Inspector Ed Cook, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Economic & Cyber Crime Unit, said at the time : “We are aware of a report of a cyber attack at Nottingham City Transport. Reporting Cyber Crime The East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre provides advice and guidance to protect and prevent businesses from falling victim to cyber crime.

  • How cyber-crime and fake job ads may hinder your quest for a new job

    Businesses can help protect themselves and potential employees from cyber threats and reduce the risk

  • Why WFH can leave employers and employees vulnerable to cyber-attacks

    It discovered that 56% of senior IT technicians believe their employees have picked up bad cyber-security Nearly two in five (39%) admitted that their cyber-security practices at home were less thorough than The company - Levitas Capital - reportedly lost $8.7m to the cyber-attack and was forced to close. two options to consider; they can re-train their employees to be aware and responsible for their own cyber He believes the current heightened risk of cyber-attacks is likely to remain and become normality.

  • All UK organisations should protect themselves from cyber threats as war rumbles on

    tensions rise in Ukraine with war having effectively already begun, Lindy Cameron, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has advised that all UK organisations should protect themselves from cyber threats To that end, we are promoting the NCSC’s Incident Management guidance, as part of their 10 Steps to Cyber In addition, you can also download their free Cyber Security Guide for Small Businesses to help you better organisations and public sector - NCSC alert SMEs - Small business guide Microbusinesses, sole traders - Cyber

  • 'Phishing emails are looking more authentic - SMEs must act'

    Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and IASME Governance certifications. Q: You've mentioned Cyber Essentials and how it can help protect SMEs from cyber attacks. Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Cyber Essentials Plus follows on from the basic certification. Q: How long does it take to complete the Cyber Essentials process?

  • 5 ways SMEs can protect their retail and online stores from Cyber Attacks

    1 in 8 retailers faced a cyber-attack in the last 12 months according to data published in a report by financial auditor Grant Thornton’s, with just 46% of retail businesses having a cyber-strategy in place Why should retail and eCommerce businesses be aware of cyber attacks? (POS) cyber-attacks, these are among the most common methods of attack. Retail and eCommerce businesses are also facing cyber-attacks via their websites.

  • What can cyber criminals find out about your business?

    Cyber criminals work in a similar way. stages of a cyber attack. The East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre is non-for-profit and is Policing-led. expertise from the UK's top university cyber talent. Our services help SMEs and therefore supply chain prepare and improve cyber resilience.

  • Calling all sports fans: Get cyber secure before a summer of sport

    UK’s cyber security experts encourage fans to protect their online streaming accounts ahead of a summer NCSC encourages fans to take steps to improve their cyber security in time for summer of sport. SPORTS fans are being encouraged by the UK’s cyber security experts to protect their online streaming The NCSC’s Cyber Aware guidance urges fans to make strong passwords up of three random words and save By using the six key Cyber Aware steps, supporters will protect themselves from most cyber crime and

  • Fuel fiasco sparks concerns over electric vehicle cyber security

    As Britain’s motorists clog up forecourts as they go out of their way to get fuel amidst this so-called fuel crisis, electric vehicle owners are looking pretty smug right now. But beware, because where there’s technology, there be hackers! Drive past any forecourt today and you’re likely to see motorists queuing for fuel, filling up jerry cans or being turned away from stations that have run dry. It’s been reported that some desperate drivers even took to filling containers not suitable for petrol, including plastic bottles and a plastic bag! The situation is ludicrous, with fighting and arguments breaking out on some forecourts, and a racist incident involving a taxi driver reported to police. So, while those of us powered by fuel are facing uncertainty over whether we have enough juice to get us through this mess, those who are powered by electricity are shaking their heads in disbelief and laughing quietly to themselves as they whisk by. But, engineers at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, have conducted an experiment on electric vehicle charging points and discovered that they can interfere with the charging process of an electric vehicle (EV) by simulating a malicious attack as part of an automotive cybersecurity research initiative. The SwRI team reverse-engineered the signals and circuits on an EV and a J1772 charger, the most common interface for managing EV charging in North America. They successfully disrupted vehicle charging with a spoofing device developed in a laboratory using low-cost hardware and software. "This was an initiative designed to identify potential threats in common charging hardware as we prepare for widespread adoption of electric vehicles in the coming decade," said Austin Dodson, the SwRI engineer who led the research. "The project effectively tricked the test vehicle into thinking it was fully charged and also blocked it from taking a full charge," Dodson said. "This type of malicious attack can cause more disruption at scale." The research focused on J1772 Level 2 chargers, but SwRI is evaluating future testing of Level 3 chargers and penetration of other devices used on fleet vehicles and electric scooters. As automotive consumer and manufacturing trends move toward widespread vehicle electrification, market share of EVs is expected to grow to 30% by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The cybersecurity-related issues of charging infrastructure will become increasingly important as demand for EVs grows. "Discovering vulnerabilities in the charging process demonstrates opportunities for testing standards for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure," said Victor Murray, an SwRI engineer and team lead in the Critical Systems Department. And while there’s no suggestion that EV owners should panic just yet, the research does highlight vulnerabilities in the framework which could be exploited. This news comes as cities all over Britain are introducing more and more charging points, including here in the East Midlands, where new charging points have been installed across Lincoln as part of what the city's council claims to be its "commitment to addressing the challenge of climate change." Councillor Bob Bushell, who is the portfolio holder for 'addressing the challenge of climate change' at the City of Lincoln Council, said: "These new EV charging points are a welcome addition to the city, and highlight our commitment to promoting sustainable travel. "We continue to lead by example, supporting, enabling and empowering the local community to implement ways to reduce their own impact on the environment." So while the fight for fuel and climate change are both real right now, and as the world moves towards electrification of our roads, let’s hope EV tech can fend off any potential future attacks from hackers. Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online. Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk. Report SMS scams by forwarding the original message to 7726 (spells SPAM on the keypad).

  • Scams targeting the hospitality sector

    Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC): There is a police-led, not for profit Cyber Resilience Centre in every to cyber security specifically written for board members. Cyber essentials: This scheme helps organisations guard themselves against the most common cyber threats and demonstrates a commitment to cyber security. attacks simply because these attacks are looking for targets which do not have Cyber Essentials technical

  • Collective Security become latest EMCRC Community Ambassador

    We’re delighted to welcome Collective Security, a Nottingham-based Information and Cyber Security company , as the latest Community Ambassador at the East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre. Their track record speaks volumes - they've empowered numerous organisations to achieve Cyber Essentials "Simon is passionate about cyber security and secure information management, and passing his knowledge the wider community. “ Community Ambassadors are local companies who understand the importance of cyber

  • EMCRC welcome a new member to their Advisory Group

    As members of the East Midlands cyber community, our Advisory Group members provide guidance, advice He has worked in IT for over 16 years in the education sector and has wide experience in cyber security Essentials certification.   From this experience, Luke has been working with other Multi-Academy Trusts to understand their cyber risks and speaking at events, raising the profile of cyber security in education and the work of the

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