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Practical advice, expert insights, charity news and the latest campaigns from the team supporting cybercrime victims every day.

Dylan Winn-Brown 14/06/2023 Dylan Winn-Brown 14/06/2023

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.

Dylan Winn-Brown 14/06/2023 Dylan Winn-Brown 14/06/2023

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.

Dylan Winn-Brown 13/06/2023 Dylan Winn-Brown 13/06/2023

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.

Dylan Winn-Brown 17/05/2023 Dylan Winn-Brown 17/05/2023

Welcome to our new Advisory Board members

Welcome to the members of our new Advisory Board. A key step forward for the charity to ensure we can continue to have a positive impact for victims of cybercrime and online harm.

Dylan Winn-Brown 10/03/2023 Dylan Winn-Brown 10/03/2023

New Trustees added to the board

Three new Trustees have been appointed on the Board of Trustees. Welcome to Jason Cordingley, Stuart Quick and Mike Wawro. They join Andreea Andrasiu and Simon Walls on the team.

Dylan Winn-Brown 03/03/2023 Dylan Winn-Brown 03/03/2023

Shortlisted for Crime Fighter of the Year

We have been shortlisted for Crime Fighter of the Year at the True Crime Awards 2023! Learn more about the awards and how you can vote for us!

Dylan Winn-Brown 25/01/2023 Dylan Winn-Brown 25/01/2023

The Cyber Helpline and CYBERA partner to help victims of cybercrime minimise financial loss

Today we are announcing a partnership between The Cyber Helpline & CYBERA to help victims of cybercrime, fraud, scams and online harm minimise financial loss. The collaboration will allow victims being supported by The Cyber Helpline to quickly report financial losses and to maximise their chance of recovering their funds.

Dylan Winn-Brown 04/11/2022 Dylan Winn-Brown 04/11/2022

Charlotte shortlisted as Most Inspiring Woman in Cyber 2022

Charlotte Hooper, our Helpline Manager, has been shortlisted for the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2022!

Dylan Winn-Brown 03/11/2022 Dylan Winn-Brown 03/11/2022

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.

Dylan Winn-Brown 28/09/2022 Dylan Winn-Brown 28/09/2022

Charity of the Year 2022!

The Cyber Helpline has been awarded Charity of the Year 2022 at The National Cyber Awards!

Dylan Winn-Brown 15/07/2022 Dylan Winn-Brown 15/07/2022

Technology Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence surged during Covid-19 pandemic

The Cyber Helpline, in partnership with the University of Kent, has supported research into technology facilitated intimate partner violence. A 420% increase was found during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dylan Winn-Brown 09/06/2022 Dylan Winn-Brown 09/06/2022

Cybercrime fighting chatbot 2.0!

Our chatbot has had an upgrade. More than 14,000 people have been supported by our chatbot over the past four years and today we have launched a new and improved version.