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The Dawn of a Safer Digital UK: Understanding the Online Safety Act
The Dawn of a Safer Digital UK: Understanding the Online Safety Act

Explore the implications of the Online Safety Act in the UK, a landmark legislation aimed at addressing online abuse and misinformation. Learn about its key provisions, regulatory framework, and impact on digital governance.

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News, cyberbullying/harassmentGuest User6 February 2024Online Safety, Report Harmful Content, UK, Online Safety Act
Taylor Swift Deepfakes & the misuse of AI. We need to talk.
Taylor Swift Deepfakes & the misuse of AI. We need to talk.

We address the misuse of this AI technology, advocating against silencing victims. Read about the Global Online Harms Alliance's initiative, and a call for big tech's involvement in preventing online abuse.

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News, OpinionGuest User31 January 2024AI, Deepfake, Intimate Image Abuse
Data Encryption, Simplified: How It Works and Why It Matters
Data Encryption, Simplified: How It Works and Why It Matters

Discover the essentials of data encryption for securing your personal information online, and fortify your cyber resilience with practical steps for protection.

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AdviceGuest User30 January 2024Data Encryption, Secure Communications, Online Safety
The Dark Side of Apple AirTags: It’s Stalking Potential and Effect on Victims
The Dark Side of Apple AirTags: It’s Stalking Potential and Effect on Victims

Apple AirTags have taken a sinister turn, becoming tools of stalking. Read through the misuse of this technology, Apple's response, and the emotional impact on victims.

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Threat AlertGuest User16 January 2024The Cyber HelplineStalking, Cyberstalking, Airtags, TrackingComment
The Cyber Helpline Receives Mayor of London Funding
The Cyber Helpline Receives Mayor of London Funding

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced £170,000 of funding for The Cyber Helpline to build a dedicated London team of cybersecurity experts to better protect Londoners from online harm.

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NewsRory Innes6 December 2023The Cyber HelplineMayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Claire WaxmanComment
S-RM Race Across London
S-RM Race Across London

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness month, the S-RM team sent five teams racing across London to be the first to Kew Gardens to raise money for our mission. Along the way they visited some STEM legends.

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FundraisingRory Innes24 November 2023The Cyber HelplineS-RM, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, WalkComment
Are you sharing secret data with criminals with your photos?
Are you sharing secret data with criminals with your photos?

You may share secret information online when you post photos on social media. Learn about the information contained in photos and how you can protect yourself.

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AdviceRory Innes27 October 2023The Cyber HelplineEXIF, Cyberstalking, Karimah Ayinde
Scafell Pike walk for The Cyber Helpline
Scafell Pike walk for The Cyber Helpline

Mary-Anne, Creative Lead at Th@ts3cur1ty.company, climbs Scafell Pike for The Cyber Helpline.

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FundraisingGuest User26 October 2023The Cyber HelplineWalkComment
Giles takes on The Great River Race to raise funds for cybercrime victims
Giles takes on The Great River Race to raise funds for cybercrime victims

As part of our October Cybersecurity Awareness Month fundraising campaign, one of our Ambassadors, Giles, took on the great river race!

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FundraisingRory Innes25 October 2023The Cyber HelplineThe Great River Race, October 23, Cybersecurity Awareness MonthComment
Not-for-profit of the Year 2021, 2022 and now 2023!
Not-for-profit of the Year 2021, 2022 and now 2023!

The Cyber Helpline has been awarded the Not-for-profit of the year at The National Cyber Awards 2023. This means we have taken the award three years in a row!

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News, AwardRory Innes13 October 2023The Cyber HelplineCyber Security AwardsComment
Kathryn Goldby joins leadership team
Kathryn Goldby joins leadership team

Kathryn joins The Cyber Helpline as our Helpline & Service Manager. She brings over a decade of online harms and helpline management experience to the team.

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NewsRory Innes5 October 2023The Cyber HelplineKathryn Goldby, New hire, Report Harmful ContentComment
The Not for Profit Cyber Award Finalist 2023!
The Not for Profit Cyber Award Finalist 2023!

The Cyber Helpline, alongside two of our team members, have been shortlisted for awards at The National Cyber Awards 2023.

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NewsRory Innes9 August 2023The Cyber HelplineAwardComment
Empowering Americans in the Fight Against Cybercrime: The Cyber Helpline's Journey
Empowering Americans in the Fight Against Cybercrime: The Cyber Helpline's Journey

Since launching our service in the USA on June 1st more than 1,200 Americans have raised a case with us and more than 8,700 have accessed our online guidance. Read more about the alarming impact of cybercrime in the United States and how we are working to reduce the impact on victims.

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NewsRory Innes26 July 2023The Cyber HelplineUSAComment
ExpressVPN partners to support privacy for high-risk victims
ExpressVPN partners to support privacy for high-risk victims

The Cyber Helpline partners with ExpressVPN. The partnership will offer free VPN accounts to people who have experienced cyberstalking, online abuse, or other high-risk cybercrimes to ensure a safe, secure, and private online experience.

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PartnersRory Innes4 July 2023The Cyber HelplineExpressVPNComment
Prestigious Diana Award for our Helpline Manager, Charlotte Hooper
Prestigious Diana Award for our Helpline Manager, Charlotte Hooper

We are thrilled to announce that Charlotte Hooper, our Helpline Manager, has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award!

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NewsRory Innes30 June 2023Diana Award, Award, Charlotte HooperComment
Alex wins prestigious Digital Volunteer Award
Alex wins prestigious Digital Volunteer Award

One of our amazing volunteers, Alex Bilsland, has been awarded the Digital Volunteer Award at the Tech4Good Awards.

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NewsRory Innes26 June 2023The Cyber HelplineAward, VolunteerComment
Rory Innes recognised with Points of Light award by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Rory Innes recognised with Points of Light award by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Our Founder & CEO, Rory Innes, as been recognised with the Points of Light Award the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The awards recognised his impact in the cybercrime and online harm space.

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NewsRory Innes14 June 2023The Cyber HelplineAward, Rory InnesComment
Qualys, Inc. helps us to expand our service to more victims
Qualys, Inc. helps us to expand our service to more victims

Qualys, Inc. joins forces with The Cyber Helpline to help us expand our service and support more victims of cybercrime and online harm. The partnership will see a huge increase in the number of victims we are able to support.

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Partners, News, SponsorshipRory Innes14 June 2023QualysComment
Winner: Crime Fighter of the Year 2023
Winner: Crime Fighter of the Year 2023

The Cyber Helpline has been awarded the Crime Fighter of the Year at the True Crime Awards. The award is given to people or organisations that have a high impact on victims and on the criminal justice system.

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NewsRory Innes13 June 2023The Cyber HelplineTrue Crime AwardsComment
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Raising funds for victims
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Raising funds for victims

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We are planning a month of fundraising to raise awareness of staying safe online and to raise vital funds for our service. Find out how you can get involved.

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FundraisingRory Innes1 June 2023The Cyber HelplineCybersecurity Awareness MonthComment
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