On 5th June at Exeter Science Park we're running our Meetup for technical staff, and the long awaited launch of 'Investing in Infrastructure' (aka Lego 1.5)!

Tickets are limited! 👇

Technical Meetup: lnkd.in/esmS2SAV

Investing in Infrastructure: lnkd.in/e3ExGS9p

Did you hear? We've got a NEW version of our #Lego cyber security workshop for businesses!

If you're in the South West and interested in running this for your staff, get in touch!

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It’s a good day for consumers of smart devices! From today, manufacturers of consumer smart devices must comply with a new UK law to meet basic cyber security requirements to keep you safe. Learn how this affects you as a consumer in our latest blog⬇️
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Today our Protect team is delivering our THIRD Cyber Escape Room this week, and another workshop to a different organisation!

Meanwhile our Cyber Choices team are at a Digital Wellbeing for Young People conference raising awareness of the programme: nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/cyber-choices

A swift trip to #Swindon today as our team run another Cyber Escape Room!

We offer these FREE workshops for organisations across the South West to help build their resilience to cyber crime. Get in touch if you would like to know more! #CyberProtect

A Met-led, multi-agency operation closed down a phishing website responsible for mass fraud.

We worked with partners across the UK and abroad including National Crime Agency (NCA), City of London Police and Europol to target individuals suspected of owning and using the phishing website LabHost.

LabHost, one of the world’s largest phishing-as-a-service platform, has been shut down after a year-long investigation led by Metropolitan Police.

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Only a week to go until our FREE Cyber Security Escape Room in Dorchester with Dorset Council UK! #DorsetDigitalSkillsPartnership

Sign up to take on fun cyber puzzles, network with others, and learn how to stay protected against cyber crime!

Smart device security, the Cyber Breaches Survey, and we launch our new cyber security workshop!

All this and more in our latest newsletter! #CyberProtect #SWRCCULego

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🎙️We’re very excited to announce the release of our first ever podcast on @spotify! Listen to our debut episode ‘The Ransomware Ecosystem’ now⬇️
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Word of the day!

Black hat: A kind of hacker who breaks into a computer system with the purpose of inflicting damage or stealing data🦹💻

Forget about being a black hat hacker, do you really want to be looking over your shoulder for the rest of your life?

Having a hard time remembering all your passwords? 😖

Using a password manager can help💡
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📢 Calling all Dorset businesses!

We're running our FREE Cyber Security Escape Room on 24 April in Dorchester with Dorset Council UK! #DorsetDigitalSkillsPartnership

Sign up to take on fun cyber puzzles, network with others, and learn how to stay protected against cyber crime 👇

We've debunked myths around reporting cyber attacks and how you can help break the cycle of crime👇
ncsc.gov.uk/news/experts-c…

Our latest newsletter looks at SQL Injection vulnerabilities, and covers how CEOs should respond to cyber incidents.

Check it out now! #CyberProtect

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As the financial year-end nears, the risk of phishing and tax scams increases.

Sign up for Early Warning, the UK Government's free service that provides advanced alerts to keep you one step ahead of cyber security threats.

Set up Early Warning now.

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We have published advice for political organisations – including political parties and thinktanks 👇
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1 in 3 UK businesses suffered a cyber breach or attack last year.

In just 3-5 minutes, the UK Government’s free Cyber Action Plan helps you understand how to boost your cyber defences.

Get your Cyber Action Plan now.

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⚠️Victims of email and social media hacking reported being extorted by criminals who had stolen their private photos and videos

✅ Enabling 2SV will keep criminals out of your accounts, even if they know your password

Find out more here:
stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/protect-yourse…

#TurnOn2SV

The NCSC UK has just released guidance to help CEOs in public and private sector organisations manage a cyber incident.

Read it here: ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/ceos-…

#cybersecurity