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How do cyber criminals hack humans?
Social engineering is a form of cyber attack where hackers gleam personal information through very straightforward methods.
Jul 22, 20212 min read
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WMCRC warns regional health and beauty businesses to not take shortcuts on cyber security
Unfortunately, with 39% of businesses suffering a cyber-attack in the last 12 months, cyber-attacks are now a matter of when rather than if
Jul 21, 20212 min read
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Don't short cut your cyber security
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) recently surveyed its members and 56% revealed they'd been victim of a cyber attack.
Jul 16, 20212 min read
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What does good look like? A Cyber Security Toolkit for Boards
The National Cyber Security Centre has published a Cyber Security Toolkit for Boards.
Jul 8, 20211 min read
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Cyber security hygiene tips for your health and social care business
The UK health sector faced over 700 attacks between September 2019 and August 2020. Learn how to protect yours in our latest blog.
Jul 7, 20213 min read
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Stay in the know: SMS guidance for businesses
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published guidance for businesses who use text message for business.
Jun 24, 20214 min read
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1 in 8 retail businesses have suffered a cyber attack in the last 12 months
Did you know that according to cyber rating company Security Scorecard, retail was ranked the least secure out of 18 industries?
Jun 23, 20214 min read
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Case Study – UK transport business suffers scam email cyber attack
During the first 3 weeks of Q1 in 2021, a transport business within the UK was hit by a scam email cyber-attack.
Jun 18, 20212 min read
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Don’t give cyber criminals the win by scoring a cyber security own goal!
The National Cyber Security Centre is encouraging sports fans to protect their online streaming accounts ahead of a summer of sports.
Jun 17, 20212 min read
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The risk to Point-of-Sale for both retail and food and beverage industries
The main threat to food and beverage businesses is around the theft of customer data, which retailers hold huge volumes of.
Jun 15, 20213 min read
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How can the NCSC’s Small Business Guide help my retail or ecommerce business?
The retail industry is responsible for around 16% of the West Midlands economy which makes it the largest in the region.
Jun 9, 20212 min read
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West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre announces collaboration with Federation of Small Businesses
The West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre (WMCRC) is delighted to announce it has joined forces with the Federation of Small Businesses FSB
Jun 4, 20212 min read
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The West Midlands tourism industry re-opens but cyber criminals are not taking a break
The WMCRC provides guidance for businesses to stay safe this summer due to the rise in cyber crime.
May 25, 20213 min read
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WEBINAR: The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Cybercrime
Join us on Thursday 3rd June from 10:00 to 11:00am for our latest webinar focusing on the Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Cyber Crime.
May 21, 20211 min read
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NCSC releases refreshed 10 steps to cyber security
The NCSC has released a refresh version of its 10 steps to cyber security, designed to help organisations manage their cyber security risks.
May 13, 20211 min read
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The NCSC releases new training for small organisations, charities and the voluntary sector
New guidance from the NCSC for charities and SME's as 38% fall victim to cyber attack in the last 12 months.
May 9, 20212 min read
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NCSC releases guidance for managing the cyber security of high profile events
NCSC releases guidance for managing the cyber security of high profile events. Discover the guidance in the latest WMCRC blog.
May 9, 20211 min read
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Be a sport: Cyber security must-haves to put in place now
Be a sport: Cyber security must-haves to put in place now from the WMCRC.
May 5, 20213 min read
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Another education establishment hit by cyber attack
The WMCRC warns as another UK education establishment is hit by a cyber attack taking key systems offline.
Apr 16, 20212 min read
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Bad password habits + remote working = cyber risks for your business
A new survey has revealed that the rise in remote working has increased the number of cyber security risks that businesses are facing.
Apr 16, 20212 min read
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