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When the WCRC met with convicted Welsh ex-cybercriminal Daniel Kelley: Part two
The WCRC has been learning more about how reformed Welsh hacker Daniel Kelley operated as a cybercriminal, putting to him a series of questions. In...
When the WCRC met with convicted Welsh ex-cybercriminal Daniel Kelley: Part one
In October 2015, mobile phone provider TalkTalk fell victim to a £77 million cyber-attack that resulted in 160,000 of its customers having their personal and...
The Importance of Patch Management for Small-to-Medium Businesses
In today’s world of technology small to medium businesses face ever-growing numbers of cyber threats. As technology evolves, so do the tactics of cybercriminals, making...
Understanding multi-factor authentication (MFA): A guide for SMEs and micro-businesses
Rarely does a blog or newsletter go by without the WCRC advocating the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA), because we recognise safeguarding your organisation’s sensitive...
The human cost of a cyber-attack
Over the last ten years, WCRC Director Paul Peters has spoken with many business owners who have unfortunately fallen victim to a cyber-attack, and while...
Spear phishing and whaling: How to avoid being caught in a trap
As we continue our blogs looking at the different types of phishing attacks that target businesses, we move on to attacks known as ‘spear phishing’...
Do your employees know how to recognise a cyber-attack?
Research from independent internet service provider Beaming, reveals startling figures that UK businesses encountered 2,192 online cyber-attacks a day, on average, one every 39 seconds....
Should small businesses and charities be concerned about insider threats?
Welsh Government reported in 2023 that there were an estimated 253,800 enterprises active in Wales, employing an estimated 1.1 million people. SMEs accounted for 99.6%...
Simple cyber approaches the manufacturing supply chain needs to nail
Statistics from Make UK’s Cyber Security in Manufacturing study reveals nearly 50% of UK manufacturers had experienced cybercrime in the last 12 months and of...
Cyber Essentials webinar with the WCRC and IASME
If you run a small business or charitable organisation and you’re not familiar with Cyber Essentials, this is a great opportunity to learn all about...