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⚠️ In light of the recent flooding in our area, we want to remind everyone to stay vigilant against potential scams. ⚠️ Unfortunately, during times of crisis, there are individuals who attempt to exploit the situation by sending fraudulent emails and messages, asking for donations to disaster relief efforts. Please be cautious and follow these guidelines to protect yourself and our organization: ✅Verify the Source: Only donate to reputable organizations. If you receive an email or message asking for donations, verify its authenticity before taking any action. 🚩Look for Red Flags: Be wary of unsolicited emails, especially those that create a sense of urgency or ask for personal information. 💻Do Not Click on Suspicious Links: Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown or untrusted sources. 📩Report Suspicious Activity: If you receive any suspicious emails or messages, report them to our team or your cyber security department immediately. Your safety and security are our top priority. Let's work together to ensure that we do not fall victim to these scams. #HurricaneHelene #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #HurricaneRelief #DisasterRelief

Cyber Christmas Day 7 🎄 This video is a little different. Wayne Rambo Groves, a local 'hero' talks about his own charity. The Red Bench Project. This video made a few people in our office tearful. The Red Bench Project is a mental health awareness charity dedicated to suicide prevention. Over the past two years, they’ve placed Red Benches in suicide hotspots, creating a silent way for people to ask for help. Each bench includes information about resources and support services. If you ever see someone sitting on a red bench, we encourage you to say hello. A simple interaction could make a life-saving difference. Wayne knows of at least four lives that have been saved because of a red bench—and likely, there are more untold stories out there. We think this is a fantastic cause. Thank you to the Advanced Manufacturing Forum for nominating The Red Bench Project in our Cyber Christmas campaign. Wayne, it was lovely to meet you, it’s an honour to support your work, and we look forward to continuing to help in the future. Learn more about our Cyber Christmas campaign, our mission to raise awareness about local charities, and cyber security: https://hubs.ly/Q02_99Jk0 #cyberchristmas #itcservice #itsupport #christmas #givingback #northeastuk #cybersecurity #itprovider #northeast #communitysupport #staysecure #investsouthtyneside #southtynesidepledge

Don't let the Online Grinch steal your Christmas! The Christmas season is synonymous with cheer, generosity, and celebration. It’s also a time for online shopping sprees, travel bookings, and charitable donations. Unfortunately, cyber-criminals see this festive period as the perfect opportunity to exploit distracted shoppers and overwhelmed systems. In our latest blog, we take a look at some of the most common Christmas cyber security threats and online scams you need to watch out for, and provide tips on how to protect yourself online. Read more ⬇️ ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dMFpTyjT Simon Johnson, Peter Vorley, Lawrence McEwen, Lisa Ventura MBE

Love golf and making a difference? We would love to have you join us for our charity golf event in Wheaton, IL on June 27th! If you don't love golfing, or are not a golfer (like me), we are still looking to add a drink ticket sponsor to the roster. Click on the link below to join us for a fantastic cause on a beautiful course! https://lnkd.in/gH6YwTJh Please join us for fun, networking, and a good cause – The Cyber Helpline USA. We are all aware about the $Millions that cyber criminals extort from businesses. Surprisingly, the crimes against individuals is 10x. We continue to speak with individuals that need help we cannot provide. We are sponsoring a fundraiser to help victims of Cybercrime by growing and establishing The Cyber Helpline in the US - https://lnkd.in/gGairhmR. It will be at Cantingy in Wheaton, IL on June 27 with shotgun start at 9am.   The statistics from IC3 are staggering for last year’s report: $12.5 (up from 10.3) Billion in losses for over 880,00 (up from 650,00) victims Victims over 60 years old suffered the most with an average of loss of $33,641 IC3 receives over 2000 cases per day and does not offer individual assistance  Law enforcement is chasing the criminals, but the victims still need our help. Please join us. Your participation will enable us to grow the US support infrastructure by adding more volunteers and help more victims.  

🎄 Stay Safe Online This Festive Season! 🎁 As the holidays approach, it’s not just the season of joy and giving; it's also the season when online scams and cyber threats are at their peak. 🚨 Here are 5 Key Tips to Stay Safe Online This Festive Period: 1️⃣ Beware of Holiday Scams: Fraudulent emails offering too-good-to-be-true deals or fake giveaways are common. Always verify before clicking! 2️⃣ Secure Your Payments: Use trusted payment methods and avoid saving card details on unfamiliar websites. Look for the padlock 🔒 in the URL bar. 3️⃣ Double-Check Charity Appeals: Scammers often pose as charities during the holidays. Research before donating. 4️⃣ Strengthen Your Passwords: Use unique, strong passwords for your accounts. Consider using a password manager for added security. 5️⃣ Educate Your Family: Share these tips with your children, parents, and friends. Awareness is the best defense. 🎄 Let’s keep the festive season joyful by staying safe and vigilant online. What precautions do you take to protect yourself during the holidays? 💬 Share your tips below! Mawuko Kudzo Kpatah Albert Fosu Atobrah Olabimpe Adeloro—Cyber-Police Cisco Networking Academy CISCO Ghana Academy MOBA CyberSafety Nexus #CyberSafety #OnlineSecurity #FestiveSeasonTips #StaySafeOnline Image: istockphoto

Cyber Christmas Day 10 🎄 Today, it’s all about our incredible Finance Director, Louise Potts! Spoiler alert: there’s a special guest appearance by a very cute dog—meet Harry! 🐶 Louise plays a vital role at ITC Service, managing everything from daily finances and invoicing to setting up agreements and much more. She’s always on the go! What you might not know about Louise is her deep love for animals. That’s why she’s chosen to donate to PAWZ FOR THOUGHT, an amazing charity dedicated to rescuing and caring for animals in need. Their dedicated team of volunteers works tirelessly to help animals across the region. Louise’s own dog, Harry, is a rescue with a heartwarming story. When Louise first brought him home, Harry was a deeply anxious dog who had given up on life. Today, thanks to her care and love, Harry is thriving—enjoying long walks, delicious meals, and the safety of a loving home. 💡 Cyber Security Tip of the Day: Did you know that forcing frequent password changes can often lead to users storing them in insecure ways—like sticky notes or unencrypted files? This increases the risk of a breach. Instead, we recommend businesses invest in strong password management solutions. These tools can generate, store, and securely share complex passwords while providing alerts if a breach occurs, helping you take immediate action. Over the past few weeks, we’ve loved hearing from our clients about the causes they’re passionate about. Many of you have asked if we’re doing one of these videos ourselves—so here it is! Learn more about our Cyber Christmas Campaign and how we’re raising awareness about Cyber Security while giving back to our community here: 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02_LxXC0 #cyberchristmas #itcservice #itsupport #christmas #givingback #northeastuk #cybersecurity #itprovider #northeast #communitysupport #staysecure #investsouthtyneside #southtynesidepledge

Half of businesses (50%) and around a third of charities (32%) report having experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months. This is much higher for medium businesses (70%), large businesses (74%) and high-income charities with £500,000 or more in annual income (66%) #cyberbreachsurvey #fullanalysistofollow #nfumutual https://lnkd.in/ekG-hjks

🎄 Christmas is Coming... and So Are Cyber Scams! 🎄 As the holiday season ramps up, so are cybercriminals looking to cash in on the festive spirit. 🎁 Stay vigilant and protect yourself from the top 5 Christmas scams: 🚚 Fake Delivery Emails: Watch out for “missed package” notifications. 💸 Too-Good-To-Be-True Seasonal Offers: If it looks suspiciously cheap, it probably is. 🎁 Gift Card Scams: Never buy gift cards from sketchy sources or strangers. ❤️ Charity Phishing: Always verify charities before donating. 📧 Christmas E-Cards: Be cautious of links from unknown senders. Top tip-hover your cursor over the email address, this will help you identify the sender. Stay smart and keep your holidays merry, not messy! 🎄✨ #StaySafeOnline #HolidayScams #CyberSecurity #MerryAndSafe #HolidayTips

The holiday season is full of cheer - but it also brings a spike in cyber scams that can catch you off guard. 🎁🔐 Here’s what to watch out for: ✔️ 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁 Fraudsters love leveraging holiday themes to trick you with fake deals or donation requests. Always double-check the sender, look out for odd phrasing or typos, and don’t be pressured by “urgent” messages. ✔️ 𝗙𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 Scammers know people are more generous during the holidays, so they’ll create fake charity sites to steal your money. Visit known charity sites directly to confirm legitimacy and avoid unfamiliar links. ✔️ 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 A “too good to pass up” offer might be too good to be true. Stick to trusted online retailers and steer clear of suspicious URLs (like “amaz0n-offers.com”). ✔️ 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀 If someone asks you to pay via gift cards, it’s a red flag. No legitimate business or charity will ever request this type of payment. Have you encountered any holiday scams this year? #CyberSecurity #StaySafeOnline #HolidayScams

The holiday season is full of cheer - but it also brings a spike in cyber scams that can catch you off guard. 🎁🔐 Here’s what to watch out for: ✔️ 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁 Fraudsters love leveraging holiday themes to trick you with fake deals or donation requests. Always double-check the sender, look out for odd phrasing or typos, and don’t be pressured by “urgent” messages. ✔️ 𝗙𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 Scammers know people are more generous during the holidays, so they’ll create fake charity sites to steal your money. Visit known charity sites directly to confirm legitimacy and avoid unfamiliar links. ✔️ 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 A “too good to pass up” offer might be too good to be true. Stick to trusted online retailers and steer clear of suspicious URLs (like “amaz0n-offers.com”). ✔️ 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀 If someone asks you to pay via gift cards, it’s a red flag. No legitimate business or charity will ever request this type of payment. Have you encountered any holiday scams this year? #CyberSecurity #StaySafeOnline #HolidayScams