The Cyber Helpline Blog
Practical advice, expert insights, charity news and the latest campaigns from the team supporting cybercrime victims every day.
Teeing Up for Cybercrime Victims
One sunny Wednesday morning late last year, cybersecurity consulting firm SecurIT360 rallied together US sponsors and supporters to help raise vital funds for The Cyber Helpline. Business and technology leaders came together to tee off in a high-stakes golf tournament spanning 18 holes at Highland Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
Step Into the Ring with Anya: Championing Cyber Safety This Holiday Season
Anya Bridges, a 20-year-old cyber professional, is stepping into the boxing ring for the first time to raise funds for The Cyber Helpline. Inspired by her career in cybersecurity, Anya’s journey combines personal growth with a mission to support victims of cybercrime. Through months of training, she’s embraced resilience and courage, turning a fitness challenge into a powerful fight for a safer digital world this holiday season.
Why the Cybersecurity Community is the Best- Reflecting on Our London Charity Walk
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Nikki Webb, along with other volunteers from The Cyber Helpline, led charity walks through London and the UK to raise awareness and funds for our cause. In her reflection on the event, she emphasises the incredible unity within the cybersecurity community, as participants from all backgrounds came together to support our mission of helping individuals affected by online threats.
Supporting Victims and Empowering Recovery - CyberAwareness Month 2024
This October, in honour of Cyber Awareness Month 2024, The Cyber Helpline is launching a campaign to raise £50,000 to support victims of cybercrime. With a 120% increase in victim reports over the past year, the need for resources is urgent. Cybercrime affects millions every year, with victims facing severe emotional, financial, and psychological impacts. Donations will help expand our charity's vital services.
NCSC Staff and Cybersecurity Experts Ride 60 miles for The Cyber Helpline
NCSC staff and other cybersecurity experts from the community cycled from Cheltenham to Birmingham, raising funds for The Cyber Helpline. The event culminated at CYBERUK, where the success was shared to amplify awareness and support for victims of cybercrime.
CyberCycle: Riding to Raise Funds for Victims of Cybercrime
CyberCycle: Riders from across the cyber community are joining forces and assembling a team to cycle from Cheltenham to Birmingham (60-miles) to coincide with CyberUK. This event aims to raise funds for The Cyber Helpline while promoting cybersecurity awareness across the country.
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.
Scafell Pike walk for The Cyber Helpline
Mary-Anne, Creative Lead at Th@ts3cur1ty.company, climbs Scafell Pike for The Cyber Helpline.
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!
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.
£10,000 from the National Lottery to help Cost of Living scam victims
The Cyber Helpline has been awarded £10,000 to build capacity to help deal with the surge in demand for the public being targeted with cost of living related scams.
The Cyber Helpline in the USA
We are going to trial running our service in the USA. Individuals and families in America need our help. Learn more about our plans and how you can help.
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London to Paris in 24 hours: Fundraising for The Cyber Helpline
Zak cycled from London to Paris in 24 hours to raise funds for The Cyber Helpline. Working in cyber security he was passionate about supporting victims and wanted to help. This is is story of taking on over 170 miles on the bike.