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Mar 21 7 tweets 3 min read
Listen up, small businesses. This one's for you.

We know that organisations like yours are being targeted by cyber criminals.

That's why we're excited to launch two new, free #CyberAware tools to help you stay safe online 🧵

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We know that you might not be technical. And the good news is that you don't have to be.

Today we've released two new, free tools - the Cyber Action Plan and Check your Cyber Security - to protect yourself online.

But what do the tools do?

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📋 First - the Cyber Action Plan.

Answer a few simple questions (it literally takes 5 minutes!) and we'll send you a personalised checklist of next steps to protect your business.

Sound good? Get started 🔽

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ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/act…
✅ Second - Check your Cyber Security.

We'll check your internet-connected computers & systems for vulnerabilities & advise on how to mitigate cyber risks before it's too late.
(Note: you'll need to open the link in your browser)

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checkcybersecurity.service.ncsc.gov.uk/?utm_source=so…
So, if you own a small business and want to find out more, join our free webinar to learn how our tools can help protect you.

📅 Tues 28 Mar, 1400-1530
📋 Advice from @FSB_policy, @BT_UK and @GoogleUK
🔧 Demos of our new cyber tools

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We have one last favour to ask.
We want as many small organisations as possible to use these tools so we can keep the internet safe for all.

Have a friend who owns a business? Volunteer at a charity? Work at a school? Tag them, email the link, or just have a chat. Thanks.

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For more advice on staying safe online, head to @cyberawaregov where we've got loads of tips on things like how to choose a good password and protect your email 🔐

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#ChatGPT.

Everyone’s talking about it. The internet is full of examples of AI shaking up how we ask questions.

It's a powerful technology but to get the most out of it there are some things you need to consider.

This is going to be a long one, so buckle in.

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Well, let’s first take a step back and look at what ChatGPT actually is.

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In 2021, the NCSC, @FBI, @CISAgov,@NSAGov and @CyberGovAU observed an increase in sophisticated ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure organisations across the globe.

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🚨 Board members 🚨

You may have heard about #Log4j, a critical vulnerability that has the cyber community concerned.

Here's what it is, why people are worried, & questions you need to be asking your IT teams right now:

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#Log4j is used by developers to keep track of what happens in their software applications.

📒 It’s a huge journal of the activity of a system or application and is used by developers to keep an eye on any problems.

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Last week, versions of #Log4j were found to have a critical vulnerability.

🕵️If left unfixed, attackers can use it to break into networks and enable malicious activity like stealing data and infecting networks.

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If you've been seeing articles like this and you're wondering what #Log4j is all about, we can help.

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❓ First up, what is #Log4j?

🌍 It's a potentially Internet-wide security flaw which has the potential to affect many of the devices and services we use online every day.

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⏲️ Let's take a step back.

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#Log4j is one of those 'building blocks'.

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Earlier this morning, Nicola Hudson, Director of Policy & Comms at the NCSC was on on #RipOffBritain talking about fake celeb scams. Catch up now on BBC iPlayer for Nicky’s tips on how to avoid falling for them – and what you can do to help us take them down 👇
Stay one step ahead of celebrity scams with the latest tips from the National Cyber Security Centre. Our very own Nicola Hudson spoke this morning with Gloria Hunniford on #RipOffBritain. Catch up now: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/b…
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