The Cyber Helpline Blog
Practical advice, expert insights, charity news and the latest campaigns from the team supporting cybercrime victims every day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Alex wins prestigious Digital Volunteer Award
One of our amazing volunteers, Alex Bilsland, has been awarded the Digital Volunteer Award at the Tech4Good Awards.
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.