GB3 Grey.png
  • ABOUT

  • STRATEGY

    • Strategic IT
    • IT Due Diligence
    • Business Continuity
    • Software Implementation
  • SYSTEMS

    • Backup Solutions
    • Cloud Computing
    • Workspace Solutions
    • Infrastructure Projects
  • SECURITY

    • Data Protection Officer
    • 40 Point IT Security Audit
    • ISO 27001 Consultancy
    • Cyber Security & Compliance Platform
  • SUPPORT

    • IT Service Desk
    • Managed IT Service
    • IT Support
    • Interim IT Staff
  • CONTACT

  • MORE

    • JOIN THE TEAM
    • CITRIX2020
    • NEWS
  • More

    Use tab to navigate through the menu items.
    Get in touch
    • All Posts
    • Career Opportunity
    • Company News
    • Security
    • Systems
    Search
    5 Best Practices To Prevent Ransomware Attacks
    Cameron Davies
    • May 13
    • 4 min

    5 Best Practices To Prevent Ransomware Attacks

    Ransomware continually makes the headlines because of the shock tactics that identify this type of cyber attack. Attacks such as the...
    7 views0 comments
    Scam Of The Week (January): Shoppers Targeted with Amazon Phishing Email
    Cameron Davies
    • Jan 13
    • 2 min

    Scam Of The Week (January): Shoppers Targeted with Amazon Phishing Email

    The January sales offer the perfect opportunity to bag a bargain. However, the impulsivity and frantic rush of sales can also make some...
    51 views
    Scam of the Month: Beware of Fake NHS Email Profiting from PCR Tests
    Cameron Davies
    • Jan 11
    • 2 min

    Scam of the Month: Beware of Fake NHS Email Profiting from PCR Tests

    Just days after the first discovery of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, fraudsters have been quick to take advantage of the...
    49 views
    When is bbc.co.uk not bbc.co.uk?
    Cameron Davies
    • Dec 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    When is bbc.co.uk not bbc.co.uk?

    Not all links are genuine. By 'hyperlinking' text you can make the link say anything. For example, where does this link – www.bbc.co.uk –...
    31 views
    Multi-Factor Authentication
    Matt Dunbar
    • May 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    Multi-Factor Authentication

    Multi-Factor Authentication can be over 99.9% effective at securing your systems
    19 views
    Why do I need to backup 365 data, doesn’t Microsoft do this?
    GB3 Systems
    • May 25, 2021
    • 1 min

    Why do I need to backup 365 data, doesn’t Microsoft do this?

    People delete data. Mostly accidentally, sometimes intentionally. And there is the ever-present threat of ransomware and other malware....
    42 views
    Dell PCs have 5 critical vulnerabilities that give full access
    Matt Dunbar
    • May 6, 2021
    • 1 min

    Dell PCs have 5 critical vulnerabilities that give full access

    Five security vulnerabilities in a driver in Dell machines discovered that give full access.
    28 views
    QR Codes are being used for Cyberattacks!
    Matt Dunbar
    • Apr 29, 2021
    • 3 min

    QR Codes are being used for Cyberattacks!

    QR codes are being used more and more for cyberattacks, read on to find out more and how to be protected.
    30 views
    Ransomware payments have nearly tripled!
    Matt Dunbar
    • Mar 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    Ransomware payments have nearly tripled!

    In the last year, cyber-criminals have been more active than ever before- during the global pandemic, phishing attacks leading to ransomware
    40 views
    Phishing - Cyber Criminals don't care who they target!
    Matt Dunbar
    • Feb 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    Phishing - Cyber Criminals don't care who they target!

    Over recent weeks we have seen reports that yet again the cyber criminals demonstrate no morals to who they target. Two recent examples...
    32 views
    3.2 Billion Emails and Passwords Leaked
    Matt Dunbar
    • Feb 5, 2021
    • 2 min

    3.2 Billion Emails and Passwords Leaked

    An online hacking forum is playing host to a compilation of more than 3.2 billion emails and passwords gathered from previous leaks, all...
    200 views
    Data Privacy Day 2021– What It Means For Your Business
    Dean Hogarth - Head of Security
    • Jan 28, 2021
    • 4 min

    Data Privacy Day 2021– What It Means For Your Business

    Today is Data Privacy Day, a day designed to raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding information and improving data protection...
    51 views
    The Most Common Instagram Scams And How To Avoid Them
    Dean Hogarth - Head of Security
    • Jan 27, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Most Common Instagram Scams And How To Avoid Them

    Instagram is the world’s fastest-growing social media platform, so it comes as no surprise that it has attracted the attention of fraudsters
    68 views
    Large infrastructure company suffers data breach
    Matt Dunbar
    • Jan 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    Large infrastructure company suffers data breach

    The large infrastructure management company Amey has recently been attacked with a sophisticated ransomware attack. Amey Plc is one of...
    220 views0 comments
    Continuing data flows between the UK & EU
    Dean Hogarth
    • Jan 5, 2021
    • 2 min

    Continuing data flows between the UK & EU

    On the 24th Decemeber, UK and EU negotiators finalised an agreement for how trade of goods and services can flow between the two...
    25 views0 comments
    IT Support Engineer - 1st Line Support
    Dean Hogarth
    • Jan 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    IT Support Engineer - 1st Line Support

    We’re looking to expand our team of IT Support Engineers at GB3. Headline activities To provide technical IT support to customers of GB3;...
    472 views
    GB3's ISO 27001 Recertification
    Dean Hogarth
    • Oct 17, 2020
    • 1 min

    GB3's ISO 27001 Recertification

    At GB3 we have a strong commitment to securing and protecting information, and that’s why we implemented an Information Security...
    29 views0 comments
    Remote Workers Targeted With a VPN Configuration Scam
    -
    • Oct 17, 2020
    • 4 min

    Remote Workers Targeted With a VPN Configuration Scam

    Remote workers are being warned of a phishing scam claiming to be from their employer’s IT support department. The phishing campaign...
    26 views0 comments
    GB3 White.png

    Our Office

    Birch House
    The Oaks Business Park

    Longridge Road
    Preston

    Lancashire

    PR2 5BQ

    ​

    ​

    contactus@gb3.co.uk

    01772 851110

    Part of the EG Group

    Registered Office:

    Waterside Head Office

    Haslingden Road

    Blackburn

    Lancashire

    BB1 2FA

    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter

    Want to know more about how we can help your business?

    Please fill out the form below and a member of our team will get in touch shortly.

    Thanks, we'll be in touch shortly!

    Our Policies

    Privacy Policy

    Cookie Policy

    Data Security Statement

    Equality & Diversity Statement

    Modern Slavery Statement

    We are ISO27001 certified

    Background_edited.jpg

    Our Company

    GB3 Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales.

    ​

    Registration number 05147753

    © 2021 - GB3 Limited