Herts Cyber Protect

Small business worried about cybercrime? Listen to our two-part podcast 'Introduction to Cybercrime' produced by @HCC_TS and @JohnDarinFM and funded by @HertsPCC and get the basics right! Hear from us, Herts Police cyber team and a Herts business victim. podfollow.com/hertscybercrime

If the caller is vague about giving out their company information, hang up #scamaware

Just because someone knows your personal information doesn’t mean they’re from a trusted organisation. Don’t assume that a phone call or email is authentic, #TakeFive and question whether it could be a scam. Contact organisations directly to confirm requests are genuine.

Receive free, personalised advice on how you can improve your online security with the new Cyber Action Plan. Visit cyberaware.gov.uk and get your results in less than 10 minutes... #CyberAware

Warning after Britons targeted by a new version of a dangerous scam, designed to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals crowd.in/JAMSLh

Dealing with common cyber problems ncsc.gov.uk/section/inform…

Criminals are experts at impersonating senior staff, using spoofed emails to trick you into making an urgent payment or to change payment details for a contract or supplier. Always confirm urgent payment requests directly with the sender in person or over the phone #TakeFive

RT @GetSafeOnline: An example of fraudsters exploiting the pandemic. Posing as HMRC offering refunds through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. It has all the signs of a scam ... and is one.

Small businesses and sole traders, introducing the Cyber Action Plan. By answering a few questions, you can receive a personalised list of actions to help reduce the risk of falling victim to a cyber attack. Find out more: ncsc.gov.uk/news/cyber-awa… @cyberawaregov

When it comes to hackers, there’s nothing small about small businesses. If you’re open for business online, you could be open to cyber attacks. Stay #CyberAware and visit cyberaware.gov.uk

Cyber attacks cost small businesses thousands last year. Luckily, protecting yours costs nothing! Find out how you can make your business secure online with #CyberAware...

Accountants: don't be left to deal with the aftermath of a cyber attack... Keep your business secure online with #CyberAware's six practical steps. Visit cyberaware.gov.uk.

Password Security for Furloughed Employees infosecurity-magazine.com/blogs/security…

Online Dating - Stop any and all communication, and report them, if they ask for money for any reason #ScamAware

Received an email which you’re not quite sure about? Is it asking you to login to your account, or maybe to "verify" your payment details? If you are suspicious, you should report it by forwarding the email to: report@phishing.gov.uk #CyberProtect

We've had reports of calls from scammers offering the Covid-19 vaccination & demanding a payment. NO PAYMENT IS REQUIRED! The NHS will never ask for: 🔺your bank account/card details 🔺your pin or banking password 🔺copies of personal docs such as passport or driving licence

Password strategies that can help your organisation remain secure ncsc.gov.uk/collection/pas…

Here is the first edition of my Independent Business Advisory Group's newsletter. It offers advice on preventing cybercrime, modern slavery and info on the most common business crimes in the county. Read it here bit.ly/3rl2n22 @HertsPolice @HertsChamber @HertsGrowthHub

An interesting read and a cyber 'call to arms' to SMEs in this issue also (even if we do say so ourself). TL:DR a free cyber security health check for any SME with <50 employees: email cyberprotect@hertfordshire.gov.uk with your contact details

Step to it - cyber exercise for your business ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/effec…

Great job from our ⁦@HFRSProtection⁩ team who have produced this free online seminar for fire risk assessors 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/fire-risk-as…