At Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL), we provide learners with the knowledge to use the internet safely and protect themselves online. On Friday, 28th November 2025, a cybercrime session was conducted at FEL for the learners.
Topics discussed:
· What is cybercrime
· How does Cybercrime happen, and what can a breach mean
· Key ways to defend yourself
· Tips to protect Learners
· How to Report Cybercrime at FEL
Discussion was held around the recent cyber-attack on Co-op, M&S and Harrods and discussed what the impact would be if Fashion-Enter had a cyber-attack, for example, temporary closure of Fashion-Enter and the academies and loss of trust from learners, stakeholders, funding partners, clients and internal staff.
Tips to protect Learners:
· Shopping and paying safely online
· Sexual extortion emails: how to protect yourself
· Online gaming for families and individuals
· Social media: how to use it safely
· Video conferencing services: using them securely.
Cybersecurity is part of safeguarding. FEL encourages all learners to report any suspicious cyber activity to FEL’s Designated Safeguarding Officer, Jenny Holloway, or to the Director of Compliance, TJ Hussein.
Lan Leeder said, “This was a great session for the learners. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure we stay safe online, especially in light of the recent cyberattack on M&S. We discussed the steps to staying safe online and how to report a cybercrime at FEL.“