Tag: business protection

Phishing is a form of online fraud where scammers deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card details, by pretending to be a reliable source. This can occur through emails, social media, or fraudulent websites. Businesses of all types and sizes are targets for phishing attacks, so it is essential you […]

GDPR is a set of regulations that businesses must adhere to in regards to the collection and storage of employee and customer data – breaching these rules could land companies with a serious fine. No matter what size your business is, if you handle any personal data (and you most likely do!), GDPR is relevant […]

After being targeted ourselves earlier this month, WA Management have been made aware of a scam aimed at business owners by Parish UK. Websites imitating official town and parish council websites, including information relating to the council, education, business, planning, property, heritage and farming, are created, after which emails are sent to businesses operating in […]

Fraud is a risk in any business – whether you are a large corporation or a small start-up, potential fraud poses significant risks to your company. Keep reading to learn what you can do to minimise these risks as much as possible. What are the consequences of workplace fraud? Consequences for workplace fraud can vary […]

As part of October’s Hazard of the Month, IT, we’re highlighting two key areas: Fraud Prevention & Phishing Awareness. Fraud Prevention Fraud costs UK businesses over £157 billion every year, and with digitalisation ever increasing in the workplace, there are always new fraud risks and techniques. Some current prevalent fraud risks to businesses include: Increased digitalisation […]

In this digital age, cyber threats are now a prevalent hazard to businesses that rely on technology – and these attacks will only continue to become more complicated and clever. Therefore, it is essential that workplaces foster a culture of cyber security awareness, and give their employees the tools to become effective security controls. Keep […]

All businesses must be prepared for cyber attacks – particularly smaller businesses that are more vulnerable due to limited resources. This blog covers some of our top tips for building your cyber security strategy to protect your business. 1. Conduct a cybersecurity audit Analyse and review your cyber security procedures and infrastructure – risk assessing […]

As part of December’s Hazard of the Month, IT Security and GDPR, we’re highlighting three key areas: Cyber Security, GDPR & Phishing Awareness. Cyber Security Taking action to protect yourself and your business from cyber security risks is essential in this modern age of working. However, it doesn’t need to be daunting – there are some […]

An employee questionnaire is a set of questions a company poses to their employees in order to get their point of view and opinions surrounding their relationship with their job, their co-workers, and their organisation. Conducting such a questionnaire can, if done correctly, lead to numerous positives for any organisation. Keep reading to learn how […]

Fraud is not typically a topic that comes up regularly when you consider Health & Safety risks to your business. It is a term that is more associated with corporate backhanders, corruption, identity theft, money laundering and more recently internet scams. These are some examples of criminal activities that fit the laws interpretation of fraudulent […]