ICO update

We’re getting a LOT of feedback regarding one of the latest scams, one based around a Royal Mail delivery. You may have even seen it.So why’s this one apparently so successful ?Well, we’ve taken a look and there are a few reasons that people are falling for this one.Firstly the initial message is brief, usually…

The NCSC is providing full funding to help Law Firms and Charities achieve CE and CE+. Charities must be registered with the charities commission and Law Firms must engage in legal aid. In both cases businesses must employ less than 50 people to qualify Please email info@cybershelter.co.uk for more information and an application form. The…

It’s now five months since I started working with Cyber Shelter. I just can’t believe where the time has gone! And it’s been busy, working with and meeting such an array of clients which has also been really interesting and fun. I never thought I’d say this but I don’t miss shopping as much as…

We’re seeing reports about a new Android phone scam that infects Android based phones with malicious spyware. Called Flubot the message refers to a parcel delivery and suggests you install their tracking app in order to track the delivery. The ‘App’ is actually malicious spyware that can spy on phones to gather sensitive Data, including…

As the GDPR going active date approaches IT companies are starting to take notice, no doubt driven by questions from their own clients. We’ve been visiting IT companies in the North East with help and advice. Transcendit have been well established for around 20 years. They’ve had the below article published into their monthly newsletter….

CyberShelter in partnership with IASME are running a special offer for charities from November 8th – 12th, Charity Cyber awareness week. Charities are a prime target for a cyber breach holding information on beneficiaries, supporters and volunteers If you are a registered charity this will give you access to the Cyber Essentials certification for a…