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A new LinkedIn connection or a cybercriminal?
A new trend being used by cybercriminals sees them scamming businesses via LinkedIn.
Aug 23, 20222 min read
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NCSC release new email security tool designed to help organisations check their defences
New tool designed to help organisations check their email security is up to scratch has been launched to help keep out cyber attackers.
Jul 8, 20222 min read
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What cyber attacks do retailers face?
With so much customer data collected, it is no wonder that 24% of cyber attacks are aimed at retail and ecommerce stores.
Jul 6, 20222 min read
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Secure your social media channels on World Social Media Day
With 81% of small and medium businesses using social media, it's critical that business owners know how to secure their accounts.
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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Why do cybercriminals target retailers?
There are several reasons why the retail industry is of interest to cybercriminals, from supply chains to easy accessible customer data.
Jun 29, 20223 min read
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How an internet search history caught a former employee in the midst of a cyber-attack
Your employees are often the first line of defence when it comes to cyber-attacks, but did you know they can also be your biggest risk?
Jun 14, 20224 min read
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Cybercrime is a significant threat - in the top 8 threats Nationally
We are a police-led, not for profit business set up to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) become safer from cybercrime.
Jun 9, 20223 min read
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Entrust joins the WMCRC to help improve cyber security standards across the education sector
The (WMCRC) is delighted to announce that Entrust, has joined the WMCRC as a Business Affiliate Member.
Jun 7, 20222 min read
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How can businesses determine and assess risk?
Risk... it’s a word that creates tension for many and excitement for others! Risk is a part of every day life.
Jun 1, 20224 min read
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The risks of using public Wi-Fi
Many of us have logged into public Wi-Fi before without even giving it a second thought. However, free doesn't always mean good.
May 24, 20223 min read
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How are your construction workflows at risk of cyber-attacks
Did you know the tools you use on a daily basis could be affected by a cyber-attack? In this blog, we look at how you can mitigate the risks
Apr 26, 20224 min read
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Cement your cyber security in 7 steps
The WMCRC is working to support one-man bands to large scale organisations within the Construction industry via our FREE core membership.
Apr 6, 20224 min read
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20% businesses negatively affected by a cyber-attack in the last 12 months
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released its annual Cyber Security Breaches Survey.
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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Why cyber security matters to the construction industry
In the last few years, a West Midlands based construction firm fell victim to a cyber-attack and they are not alone.
Mar 31, 20224 min read
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Why is Cyber Security Awareness Training important?
Cyber security awareness training is critical because cybercrime can affect any size and sector of business.
Mar 30, 20222 min read
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Survey reveals that 75% of businesses in construction industry hit by cyber-attacks in the last year
Sadly, it is a misconception as you don’t need to be a digital business to be a lucrative target for cyber criminals.
Mar 21, 20223 min read
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NEW ground-breaking cyber guidance published by the NCSC and the Chartered Institute of Building
The NCSC and the Chartered Institute of Building have issued new guidance that is designed to help small and medium-size businesses.
Feb 23, 20223 min read
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8 questions for SME’s that could improve your business’s defence against a cyber-attack
As business owners it's critical that you have effective procedures in place should a cyber incident occur within your business.
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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WMCRC and Cyber Risk Score join forces to improve cyber resilience across the region
The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands has joined forces with Cyber Risk Score to improve cyber resilience across the region.
Jan 18, 20223 min read
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Cyber-attacks cost UK manufactures up to £25,000 last year
The WMCRC warns manufactures of increasing threat posed by cyber-attacks and offers support to help businesses protect themselves.
Jan 18, 20223 min read
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