AUDIO NEWS: Two thirds of tradespeople hit by cyber criminals and builder finds skeleton in garden
Posted: Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Almost two thirds of tradespeople have been hit by cyber criminals — that’s according to research by NFU Mutual. The report also suggests more than one in 10 tradespeople have lost customer information in a cyber-attack. Despite the high frequency of attacks just 20% said that cyber crime was a top concern. Although nearly three quarters of respondents admitted it was a growing concern. Nick Baker, NFU Mutual’s cyber specialist said: “Tradespeople are often sole traders, or small businesses so may not have the technology or protection in place against these types of attacks and that makes them a prime target.” --- A trade body was launched for firms working with brick, block and stone this week. The Masonry Association of Great Britain (MAGB), which is open to organisations of all sizes, plans to open a National Masonry Academy in Sheffield. Eve Livett, MAGB’s fledgling chief executive said the group would work closely with the government to ensure the sector was “adequately supported” when it came to “apprenticeships, social responsibility and quality upskilling”. --- A builder has been forced to temporarily abandon his home after he uncovered a human skeleton. Nick Routledge was landscaping the back garden of his house in Ancaster, near Grantham when he made the grisly discovery. The bungalow has since been closed by the police. --- To listen to the construction news please click below
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