In May this year, the WannaCry ransomware dominated global headlines bringing the reality of cyber-crime to the attention of Boardrooms on an unprecedented scale. With extensive data, including the Crime Survey for England and Wales, showing an upward trend in cyber-crime, it is highly unlikely that WannaCry will be the last cyber-crime headlines we’ll see.
Author: Rhys Gregory
Rhys Gregory
Editor of Wales247.co.uk
In a piece of research recently undertaken by iZurick it was found that 875,000 SME’s across the UK have been affected by a cyber-attack over the last 12 months.
Cyber criminals aren’t going to show any compassion when on the hunt to make money on the internet.
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Byte Night is Action for Children’s biggest annual fundraiser; a national ‘sleep-out’ event. Each year, hundreds of like minded people from the technology and business arena give up their beds for one night to help change the lives of vulnerable young people. The aim is raise in excess of £1.4 million across the 10 UK event locations.
A Newport-based entrepreneur has encouraged more businesses to contact Business Wales, after the Welsh Government’s business support service helped him secure £46k in funding to grow his business.
An old barn just off the High Street in Crickhowell has been transformed into a delightful ice-cream parlour thanks to support from the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service.
A Welshpool resident has seen his dream of running his own business become a reality after seeking help from the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service.
A social enterprise company based in Flintshire is thriving after receiving support from the Welsh Government’s business support service, Business Wales, and has been shortlisted for a national award.