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Welcome to e-Crime Wales

e-Crime Wales is a partnership of organisations and agencies committed to equipping Welsh businesses with the knowledge and tools to be aware, vigilant, informed and ultimately safe from the destructive effects of e-Crime in all its forms. 

If your business has a computer, you are at risk.  Businesses in Wales are facing real and potentially devastating risks from e-Crime, while new threats are emerging with increasing regularity.

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e-Crime Wales Factsheets

Download information and advice on protecting your business and IT network from the threats of e-Crime. Find out more about the many dangerous threats around and the steps to take to minimise the risks and ultimately protect yourself and your business.

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  • It has been brought to our attention that a scam phishing e-Mail pertaining to be from HM Revenue and Customs has been received by businesses. Full details of the scam and another potential scam are detailed in this bulletin.
  • 09 May 2009 Europe Day
    Today, May 9th, is Europe Day celebrating the creation of what is now known as the European Union in 1950. e-Crime Wales marked the event by filming a case study for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
  • On April 1st businesses across Wales fought off flying saucers over famous Welsh landmarks - in an April Fool that highlighted the importance of the fight against e-Crime for the Welsh economy.

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  • Staff remain the weakest security link
    (Computer World UK 12th June 2009) A new survey has confirmed what every IT manager already knows, that internal staff members are continuing to ignore corporate security policies, and are engaging in activities that could put the company at risk. Download our factsheet on managing the risks of employee behaviour here.
  • Nearly 100,000 websites crashed by hackers
    (IT Pro 9th June 2009) A UK ISP has been attacked by hackers, leaving 100,000 websites down. Ensure you minimise the risks of similar attacks to your website by fully backing up your website data every day.
  • Coping with the malware deluge
    (BBC News 20th May 2009) This BBC Technology News feature explains the difficulties that anti-virus firms now face in tackling the ever increasing amounts of malware. Ensure you are protecting yourself by keeping your anti-virus applications updated with the latest manufacturer updates.

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Do you know your phishing from your pharming? Your backdoor to your botnet? Read our A-Z glossary of e-Crime terms and find out what all the techy jargon means….
e-Crime Wales is delivered by the Welsh Assembly Government