The North West Cyber Resilience Centre works in partnership to protect businesses in the North West region from cybercrime.
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The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued new warnings about a Russian state‑linked hacking group known as APT28. This group has been breaking into everyday internet routers, often the same type used in small offices and home workplaces, to steal passwords and other private information. They do this by quietly changing how the router directs internet traffic, sending people to fake…
Many business leaders say they know cyber security is important. They see the headlines. They know cyber-attacks are increasing. But too many still believe it might not affect them. That assumption is wrong. No matter the size of your business, cyber criminals can find it: 1 in 2 UK small businesses suffered a cyber-attack last year. The gap between awareness and action is one of the biggest cyber…
The care sector is built on trust, as care organisations handle sensitive information every day, including medical data, financial information, and contact details. In an increasingly digital world, maintaining that trust means ensuring strong protection against evolving cyber threats. Cybercrime is no longer a distant possibility; it is a growing challenge affecting care providers of every size,…
2026 looks set to be another busy year for the NWCRC team as we continue to work closely with small businesses and other organisations across the North West to help them strengthen their cyber resilience against threats. The NWCRC focuses on equipping small and medium‑sized organisations with practical advice, training and support to build lasting cyber resilience, in order to protect them from…
Cyber security experts are warning that North West organisations should put cyber resilience at the top of their list of New Year’s resolutions for 2026 to ensure that they are protected against growing cyber threats for small businesses. Cyber experts from the NWCRC found three trends that are converging to make 2026 particularly risky for smaller organisations: AI-powered and automated cyber…
The North West Cyber Resilience Centre team has been recognised for their outstanding partnership work, winning a Partnership Award at...
It’s important to grow and maintain a strong cyber security culture within an organisation.
The Government has recently proposed a new set of guidelines focused on tackling ransomware and reducing cyber crime overall. These...
Cyber security has never been more important to small businesses. Recent cyber attacks on large retailers such as M&S have shown just how...
The North West Cyber Resilience Centre is celebrating reaching more than 2000 members across the region.
