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Cyber hygiene is a core part of a robust cybersecurity strategy. As Gary Brown, Managing Director of Bondgate IT and Cyber Expert for the NEBRC, puts it, ‘It should be as second nature as locking your door at night – a regular, essential part of your every day.’ Discover essential tips to make cyber hygiene a habit, from strengthening your passwords to recognising phishing scams. Empower yourself and your family with the knowledge to keep your data secure in 2025!

During the 2023 Christmas period, shoppers in the UK lost over £11.5 million to online scams, a considerable jump from the £10.6 million lost between November 2022 and January 2023. nShoppers in Tees Valley need to be particularly vigilant, as social media is a hotbed for these scams. In 2022, over half (51%) of reported fraud cases involved social media platforms.