Impact
The Cyber Helpline has provided critical aid to thousands of victims of cybercrime and online harm, guiding them through recovery and advocating for their rights. Our team of cybersecurity experts is working tirelessly to support victims so they are able to regain their online confidence and safety.
We’re instilling real change at individual and systemic levels. By fostering resilience and understanding, we help individuals identify and recover from cyberattacks, ensuring that no-one has to navigate the aftermath of a cybercrime alone.
The Numbers
Victims across the UK and US access our bespoke support a month.
Increase year on year in victims seeking help.
Of individuals are satisfied with our service.
People have used our cybersecurity resources.
People say our helpline service helped them regain their confidence.
Testimonials
"The first contact I made with Cyber Helpline I was terrified and panicked. Having someone impartial to speak to was immensely reassuring. There are a lot of emotions running around in your mind when you are a victim of cybercrime. The Helpline Responder was excellent at giving calm reassurance as well as maintaining regular contact. Our Zoom meeting was great and I found it helpful to be able to discuss with others what had happened and get them to understand the impact on me. Sadly the suspect has begun to hack others in my family– but now I have the tech expertise in keeping them safe too. Thank you."
"The Cyber Helpline was really helpful to me. Because of you I am more cybersecurity aware now, as I was getting stalked online."
"The Helpline Responder helped my case get resolved. My perpetrator is now going to court over the crimes committed to me. I didn’t have the confidence to report it until I contacted this charity."
"The Helpline Responder was a great help! He took the time to go through things with me slowly making sure I understood each step of the process for checking online safety. Thank you!"
“The Helpline Responder was very helpful in providing advice and reassurance regarding the matter and was very understanding. Thank you for your help again.”
“It was very reassuring to have the Helpline Responder evaluate the security on my devices. I had been paranoid that my phone and laptop were somehow being tracked. We went through all the apps and security settings and nothing was found. That gave me much more confidence in being able to use my devices. I am very grateful for being given access to this service. Thank you.”
“I found the overall service highly reliable, efficient and reassuring. Brilliant organisation and a dedicated caring team who really took the time to listen and understand my situation. Good to know this exists for victims of cybercrime. Have donated and will use again in future if needed. Many thanks.”
“Hi, I just want to say thank you. A few months ago, I was the victim of a serious cybercrime and I didn't know where to turn. It involved them saving my private photos after hacking me and harassing me with them. I was so embarrassed I didn't want to report it. Thanks to you guys emailing me back late at night I reported it to the police online, this was the only way I could bring myself to do it. Yesterday my perpetrator was named and taken into custody to be interviewed and devices seized. My abuse has stopped. Thank you for being so readily available online, you made my concerns feel valid and worthy of reporting to the police. Keep up the good work.”
“I was told about this Helpline by a work colleague. I was so impressed by how quickly they responded to my request for support. The information I was given will change how I use technology forever. There was so much that I had not considered and that I was unaware of. The support was given at a level I understood and I was given some actions that were simple to follow and would help to give me better cyber security immediately. Thank you so much.”
“I had a really lovely conversation, it was so reassuring and your services are very much appreciated. It was refreshing to be understood and to have things explained in a calm and a clear way. Thank you so much.”
Success Stories
Success stories are a testament to the resilience and courage of victims who accessed help through The Cyber Helpline. These individuals called on us when they weren’t sure where else to turn, and have since recovered with the right support and resources behind them.
Disclaimer: all names and ages have been changed to protect identities.
Awards
We have won Cyber Charity of the Year four years running!