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Shortlisted: Cyber not for profit team of the year
Shortlisted: Cyber not for profit team of the year

The Cyber Helpline has been shortlisted by the Cyber Security Awards in the Not For Profit Team of the Year category!

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Rory Innes6 December 2021The Cyber HelplineComment
Charity of the year 2021!
Charity of the year 2021!

The Cyber Helpline has been crowned the Charity of the Year at The National Cyber Awards!

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Rory Innes29 September 2021The Cyber Helpline Comment
Finalist: Charity of the Year at The Cyber Security Awards
Finalist: Charity of the Year at The Cyber Security Awards

The Cyber Helpline is a finalist in the Charity of the Year category at The National Cyber Awards!

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NewsRory Innes27 September 2021The Cyber HelplineAwardComment
Volunteer Q&A: From lorry driver to SOC analyst
Volunteer Q&A: From lorry driver to SOC analyst

Through volunteering at The Cyber Helpline Sergiu was able to gather enough skills and experience to land his first job in the cyber security industry. He transformed from a lorry driver to a SOC analyst in 12 months.

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Volunteer ProfileRory Innes15 July 2021The Cyber HelplineCareer, Q&AComment
AXIS Insurance joins as sponsor to support victims of cybercrime
AXIS Insurance joins as sponsor to support victims of cybercrime

AXIS Insurance has become the very first corporate sponsor of The Cyber Helpline. AXIS will provide a vital mix of funds, expertise and resources to help us reach more victims of cybercrime and online harm.

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SponsorshipRory Innes1 July 2021The Cyber HelplineComment
Major Fundraising Initiative for The Cyber Helpline Launches 19K Mile Challenge
Major Fundraising Initiative for The Cyber Helpline Launches 19K Mile Challenge

The Cyber Helpline has today announced its participation in a major fundraiser, the Infostep 2021 Challenge. This ambitious initiative will raise £50,000 over the next 6 months by a team of 25 cyber security professionals walking 19,000 miles, or about 42,212,000 steps. This equates to walking from London to Sydney, and then back again.

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Rory Innes10 June 2021The Cyber HelplineComment
What is it like to be cyberstalked?
What is it like to be cyberstalked?

The vast majority of stalking cases involve the use of technology or the internet to either carry out stalking behaviours or facilitate the stalking. Technology reaches every area of our lives and for those experiencing cyberstalking this often means no escape. The impact can be huge. This is a look at what it is like to experience cyberstalking.

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OpinionRory Innes2 March 2021The Cyber HelplineCyberstalkingComment
Great News: Funding of The Cyber Helpline from the National Lottery will Help More UK Citizens Targeted by Cybercrime and Online Harassment
Great News: Funding of The Cyber Helpline from the National Lottery will Help More UK Citizens Targeted by Cybercrime and Online Harassment

Recently, we received some fantastic news about our fundraising efforts.

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NewsGuest User5 December 2020The Cyber HelplineNational Lottery, FundingComment
Threat Alert: Beware the romantic financial expert
Threat Alert: Beware the romantic financial expert

We are seeing a large surge in criminals using dating websites to build relationships with people to convince them to make fake financial investments.

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Threat AlertRory Innes20 November 2020The Cyber Helplinecatfish, Investment Scam, Bitcoin, Romance ScamComment
Case Study: Escaping a controlling husband
Case Study: Escaping a controlling husband

Linda was being stalked by her ex-husband. She had managed to escape an abusive & controlling relationship, but her ex was angry about the end of the relationship and refused to move on. As the stalking escalated, Linda (not her real name) realised she needed help to truly escape him physically and virtually.

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Rory Innes3 November 2020The Cyber HelplinecyberstalkingComment
My Zoom meeting got 'hacked!' What should I do?
My Zoom meeting got 'hacked!' What should I do?

Discover why your Zoom meeting wasn't actually hacked and what you can do to prevent 'Zoombombing' in future.

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Guest User30 August 2020Comment
How to Protect Your Children Online
How to Protect Your Children Online

Today’s children and young people exist in a world where the internet influences every facet of daily life. Do you know how to keep your children safe online?

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Guest User14 July 2020Comment
7 Signs of a Catfish
7 Signs of a Catfish

Do you know the tell-tale signs of a catfish?

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CatfishingGuest User9 July 2020
Dispelling Misconceptions About the Coronavirus Tracker
Dispelling Misconceptions About the Coronavirus Tracker
Guest User25 June 2020Comment
Cyberstalking: Do you know when the line is crossed?
Cyberstalking: Do you know when the line is crossed?

Cyberstalking is a serious crime with potentially devastating effects on the victim. Find out how you can take action against a cyberstalker and how you can prevent being cyberstalked.

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Advice, cyberbullying/harassmentGuest User18 June 2020Cyberstalking, Online AbuseComment
Volunteers' Week kicks off year three for The Cyber Helpline
Volunteers' Week kicks off year three for The Cyber Helpline

Volunteers’ Week coincides with the new financial year for The Cyber Helpline. A fitting coincidence, as we are staffed 100% by volunteers and all the good we do is based on them generously giving time. Learn a bit about our volunteers and the year ahead.

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NewsRory Innes1 June 2020The Cyber HelplineVolunteers' Week, VolunteerComment
Phishing Scams: Look out for these tell-tale signs.
Phishing Scams: Look out for these tell-tale signs.

Can you spot the tell-tale signs of a phishing scam?

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AdviceGuest User5 May 2020PhishingComment
Today we passed the 1000 case milestone!
Today we passed the 1000 case milestone!

Today we passed the 1,000 case milestone! Read about our journey so far and how we are planning for more growth.

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NewsRory Innes10 April 2020The Cyber HelplineChatbotComment
Beware of cyber scams amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Beware of cyber scams amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 outbreak is causing a surge in cybercrime. Read our article to discover the most common COVID-19 cyber scams and ways to protect yourself from ruthless online criminals.

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NewsGuest User2 April 2020Scams, COVID-19Comment
The Cyber Helpline Teams up With Sussex Stalking Support
The Cyber Helpline Teams up With Sussex Stalking Support

The Cyber Helpline has teamed up with Sussex Stalking Support to improve its expert support for victims of cyberstalking and cyber-enabled stalking.

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News, PartnersGuest User26 March 2020The Cyber HelplinePartnerships, CyberstalkingComment
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