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Machined Component Systems (MCS) PLC stands as a centre of manufacturing excellence in the heart of the Midlands, operating from its facility in Redditch. This innovative and progressive subcontract-machining specialist has built a reputation for delivering precision-engineered machined components to diverse industry sectors, including automotive, petrochemical, environmental, transport technologies, marine, healthcare technologies, and white goods. Founded by Warren Gray's father, MCS has been under Warren's leadership for the past decade. During that time, the company has transformed from a traditional engineering firm into a sophisticated manufacturing hub. This has been possible with investment in cutting-edge technology that includes three Hanwha sliding head turning centres from Dugard. Enforcing the message of what sets Worcestershire-based MCS apart is Warren's unwavering investment philosophy. “We're very proud of the people that we employ. Without the people and the investment that we've made in the machine tools, you are nothing. It is what takes the company forward, and we've just invested in CAD/CAM software to parachute the company forward, and we're training four people on that at the moment.” Warren Gray's approach to automation demonstrates a deep understanding of manufacturing progression that has followed a journey from manual to automated operations. “Sliding head turning centres use barfeeds for automation anyway, but when you are making larger components on fixed head lathes, you may have started by opening and closing the door and actually having the billet in your hand with a person and hand feeding the machine. We've actually taken that away from the person by investing in collaborative robots, industrial robots, and then moving it even further, you then go on to machine tools with it, with its own pallet pool to increase the automation.” Opting for Dugard… By 2022, MCS faced a critical decision regarding their sliding head capability. “We'd had some very good sliding head machines from another manufacturer over a number of years. Those machines were beginning to age, and we went out to three or four sliding head manufacturers, and we went to each of them with the same suite of parts, asked them to tender and provide a complete turnkey proposal for those parts, and Dugard won.” The selection process wasn't simply about specifications or price comparisons. Warren insisted on a comprehensive evaluation that would reveal real-world capabilities. “Dugard invited us down to Brighton. I took my lead setter and a senior sliding head machine setter as well. The three of us went down to Brighton. We spent the whole day reviewing Dugard as a company, and also looking at the Hanwha machines in action, and on the back of the quotation they put together, they won our business.” This hands-on approach reflects Warren's belief in involving his team in critical decisions. By bringing his lead setter and senior sliding head machine setter to Brighton, he ensured that the people who would work with these machines daily had input into the selection process. What distinguished Dugard in Warren's evaluation was their complete approach to customer service and a level of support infrastructure that clearly resonated with Warren's emphasis on reliability and long-term partnerships. The company now has three Hanwha machines, the XD20II-V NHY, the XD26II-V NHY and the XD38II-R NHY. The 6-axis turning centres have a diameter capacity from 20 to 38mm with an ability to turn parts up to 545mm long. The Hanwha sliding head range features a comprehensive lineup ranging from 3 to 42mm diameter capacity, powerful high-end CNC units, comprehensive tooling platens and configurations, and what stands out against competitor machines is the high-rigidity machine structure. This construction philosophy sees Hanwha make the machines 20 to 30% heavier than competitors' machines of similar capacity. This additional mass translates into performance benefits, with customers reporting massive improvements in heavy cutting capabilities, tool life, and reduced cycle times. The proof of any investment lies in its real-world performance, and Warren's assessment of the Hanwha implementation is unequivocally positive. “The Hanwha machines have come into this business, and they are very, very good machine tools, and we are very happy,” he states with evident satisfaction. “We serve a vast array of different industry sectors, and the Hanwha's serve all those industry sectors which are automotive, environmental, medical and domestic gas. So, these machine tools could be making any industry components at any time,” Warren explains, highlighting the versatility that makes this investment so valuable to MCS's diverse customer base. The phased implementation approach that Warren adopted allowed MCS to validate performance, optimise integration, train personnel, and prove return on investment before committing to additional machines. This methodical approach reflects his broader management philosophy of making informed decisions based on evidence rather than speculation. Warren's philosophy on quality is deeply embedded in the company culture. “Quality is not an option,” he states. This commitment to measurement excellence is complemented by the precision capabilities of the Hanwha turning centres, creating a complete quality ecosystem that ensures consistent, repeatable results across all production runs. The collaboration between MCS, Dugard, and Hanwha represents more than a simple supplier-customer relationship; it exemplifies how strategic partnerships can drive manufacturing excellence when built on shared values of quality, reliability, and customer service. Warren Gray's methodical approach to vendor selection, combined with Dugard's comprehensive customer service and Hanwha's innovative technology, has created a synergy that benefits all parties. Warren's assessment of the partnership remains overwhelmingly positive: “The Hanwha machines are very, very good machine tools, and we are very happy.” This success stems not just from the technical capabilities of the machines but from the alignment of values between MCS and Dugard.  

We're Celebrating this month, looking forward - or is it back? - to Celebration Japan, and the Oriental adventures of Jason and Spoons. Our special interview guest is Zia Rezvi, a Twickenham based collector, and an all round great guy. Rich delves deep into his collecting habits and his love for a galaxy far, far away. Otherwise, in a packed show, the lads sort out Disney's upcoming Star Wars programming, tell all about their growing collections, and debate this month's selections in the Action Playset Face-Off. Andy P has a Top quiz - but who will come up Trumps? And, the team highlights the best new acquisitions from around the collecting world. The Rebel Briefings section brings reports from Redditch, anticipation for Tokyo, and Chris's collectable coins. We look forward to an upcoming Palitoy publication, and note the passing of a Leamington toy shop legend. Licensee this month is short and sweet, as we take a brief look at British company Trebor, and their Chewy treats. All this mixed with the usual stuff and nonsense, look for the podcast in the usual places.

The 16th running of Echo Base Live took place on Saturday 29th March at the Kingfisher Centre in Redditch, bringing collectors and fans from all across the UK and far beyond to one of the most fascinating and enjoyable events of the year. The Marks hit the event floor to walk, talk, buy and bump into a slew of people including fellow Fantha Trackers Richard Mitchell, Jonathan Hipkiss, Matt Booker and Paul Naylor, The Vintage Rebellions Jason 'Mr Palitoy' Smith, author Brian Hickey, Andor Lead Graphic Designer Barry Gingell, Andor actor Nick Owenford and senior SFX technician Vince Abbott. It's another jam-packed adventure on the latest episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers. https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ https://link.chtbl.com/fanthatracksradio www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

THE REPOSS NON LEAGUE SHOW With Maidstone United and Redditch United Oliver Ash George Elokobi and Matt Clarke 

Catherine from Wantage takes on Lisa from Redditch in a battle for the smart speaker!

Will Jodie in Sittingbourne beat Alison in Redditch in the race for the smart speaker?

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Israel probe says army actions had influence on killing of six hostages by Hamas Archbishop of York to call for actions rather than words Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan Royals to attend Christmas Day service at Sandringham Why did Trump float takeovers of Greenland and the Panama Canal Man arrested after four pedestrians injured in London crash Coronation Streets Gail bids farewell 7 of her best bits Liam Payne Kate Cassidy says Christmas a time of grief and sadness Man shot dead by armed police in Redditch on Christmas Eve

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Man shot dead by armed police in Redditch on Christmas Eve Archbishop of York to call for actions rather than words Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan Israel probe says army actions had influence on killing of six hostages by Hamas Why did Trump float takeovers of Greenland and the Panama Canal Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas Royals to attend Christmas Day service at Sandringham Liam Payne Kate Cassidy says Christmas a time of grief and sadness Coronation Streets Gail bids farewell 7 of her best bits Man arrested after four pedestrians injured in London crash

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Bird flu kills 20 big cats at Washington animal sanctuary Ukraine Zelensky condemns inhumane Russia Christmas Day attack King praises health workers and calls for unity after riots Archbishop of Yorks Christmas sermon empty words, Bishop says Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special The Kinver rock houses of Englands last cave people Royals to attend Christmas Day service at Sandringham Man arrested after four pedestrians injured in London crash Man shot dead by armed police in Redditch on Christmas Eve

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Coronation Streets Gail bids farewell 7 of her best bits Man shot dead by armed police in Redditch on Christmas Eve Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan Archbishop of York to call for actions rather than words Man arrested after four pedestrians injured in London crash Liam Payne Kate Cassidy says Christmas a time of grief and sadness Israel probe says army actions had influence on killing of six hostages by Hamas Why did Trump float takeovers of Greenland and the Panama Canal Royals to attend Christmas Day service at Sandringham

A new MP3 sermon from Dr David C. Mackereth is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gospel Sowing in Redditch, 18th June. Subtitle: Open Air Gospel Speaker: Dr. David Mackereth Broadcaster: Dr David C. Mackereth Event: Special Meeting Date: 6/18/2024 Bible: John 1:12 Length: 30 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Dr David C. Mackereth is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gospel Sowing in Redditch, 18th June. Subtitle: Open Air Gospel Speaker: Dr. David Mackereth Broadcaster: Dr David C. Mackereth Event: Special Meeting Date: 6/18/2024 Bible: John 1:12 Length: 30 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Dr David C. Mackereth is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gospel Sowing in Redditch, 18th June. Subtitle: Open Air Gospel Speaker: Dr. David Mackereth Broadcaster: Dr David C. Mackereth Event: Special Meeting Date: 6/18/2024 Bible: John 1:12 Length: 30 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Dr David C. Mackereth is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gospel Sowing in Redditch, 18th June. Subtitle: Open Air Gospel Speaker: Dr. David Mackereth Broadcaster: Dr David C. Mackereth Event: Special Meeting Date: 6/18/2024 Bible: John 1:12 Length: 30 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Dr David C. Mackereth is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gospel Sowing in Redditch, 18th June. Subtitle: Open Air Gospel Speaker: Dr. David Mackereth Broadcaster: Dr David C. Mackereth Event: Special Meeting Date: 6/18/2024 Bible: John 1:12 Length: 30 min.

Today we look at the results that have come in overnight in the local elections and the Blackpool South by-election.Labour has made gains in councils in Redditch, Thurrock, Hartlepool, and Rushmoor in Hampshire as well as winning the Blackpool South seat with a 26% swing. With around a third of local council results in, Adam is joined by Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Alex Forsyth, Henry Zeffman and Professor John Curtice to get the latest results and analysis.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Miranda Slade and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Today, we look at the results that have come in throughout Friday in the local elections.Ben Houchen has won in the Tees Valley mayoral race, in some positive news for Rishi Sunak. Will this be enough to stop any challenges to his leadership from within his party? Overall, it continues to look a bad day for the Conservatives though. Labour have won 3 other regional mayor contests, as well as key councils like Redditch and Thurrock. Adam is joined by Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Faisal Islam. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam Mclaren. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham

Iain and Jacqui discuss the local election results (so far!), what they might mean for a general election, whether Susan Hall is in with a chance, Jacqui getting teary over Redditch and loads more - dive in! Smut quota: Low-to-Middling

The Conservatives suffered big losses in Thursday's local elections. Labour swept to victory in places like Redditch, Thurrock and Hartlepool, as well as winning the Blackpool South parliamentary by-election. There was some consolation for the Tories in Tees Valley, where Conservative Ben Houchen was returned as mayor.The Kremlin has reacted angrily to Lord Cameron's remark that Ukraine has the right to use British weapons to hit targets inside Russia.And the twisted comedy series that's become a fan favourite, Inside No. 9, is heading to the West End.

Die Britse Arbeidersparty het betekenisvolle oorwinnings in die tussenverkiesings behaal en die Konserwatiewe eerste minister, Rishi Sunak, se leierskap ʼn knou gegee. Stemme word steeds getel en die belangrikste uitslag oornag was in Blackpool-Suid waar Chris Webb van die Arbeidersparty die parlementêre tussenverkiesing met 10 825 stemme by die Konserwatiewes afgeneem het. Die Arbeiders het ook in Redditch en Hartlepool sukses behaal. Webb het Sunak gevra om te erken hy het misluk en ʼn algemene verkiesing uit te roep:

The Battle of Hoth returned...to Redditch? For a weekend in April, Star Wars fans and collectors from around the world traveled to the English town for the premier Star Wars-themed convention: ECHO BASE LIVE: Battle of Hoth. Featuring actors from the original trilogy, a parade of cosplayers, and more than 250 booths filled with some of the best Kenner and Palitoy collectibles in the galaxy, Echo Base Live offered everything Star Wars fans love, in one location! Join host David Quinn for a very special episode, live from the event, courtesy of longtime collector and guest host, Zia Rezvi. Zia will take you on an in-depth tour of the show, speaking with collectors like Gus Lopez and Mark Baker, The Vintage Rebellion's Andrew Norton and Peter Davis, event organizer Adam Pemberton and many more! This is a look at the weekend of ECHO BASE LIVE. And this is Star Wars; Prototypes and Production! To Listen to the Episode on the Prototype Archives Site: https://www.prototypearchives.com/podcast Links to the Episode on Various Podcast Platforms: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjU2NTA4ODM3Ni9zb3VuZHMucnNz CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/Star-Wars%3A-Prototypes-and-Production-id1904296?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=web_share&utm_content=Star%20Wars%3A%20Prototypes%20and%20Production-CastBox_FM STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1054209 PANDORA: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/PC:1001054209 PODBEAN: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/Star-Wars-Prototypes-and-Production-Podcast AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c98fb265-c233-43d9-ae3b-1102bfb03e45/star-wars-prototypes-and-production PLAYERFM: https://player.fm/series/2473540 SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks PODVINE: https://podvine.com/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production iHEART: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460

Making Tracks is back for the 190th studio episode as the Marks delve deep into the galaxies far, far away and the hottest news. We discuss the Maker George Lucas finally getting his Honoray Palme d'Or, look at the freshest news from The Acolyte, Qi'ra joining Star Wars Outlaws and take a listeners question. All this plus a look at last weekends Echo Base LIVE 14 in Redditch, the latest items to hit our collection rooms and Marks worrying lust for Ewoks. Sit comfortably for the latest from Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. You can contact any of our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or comment on our social media feeds: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ https://link.chtbl.com/fanthatracksradio www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

The West Midlands' newbies, Guineapigs are in this week for a chat, and they've very kindly spunked their entire discography on this podcast so thanks, lads.Which one is the best torturer? Which is their preferred Reddich watering hole? Are criminals in poshest South Warwickshire REALLY that scary? All these questions and more are answered within, so listen and find out.Music this week is from: Funbug, Tearjerker, Plot 32, Beauty School Dropout and Government Issue.I'm Sorry Zero Points ~ Eurovision podcast with Adrian & Seamus.It's season 3 of I'm Sorry Zero Points. Adrian & Seamus bring...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1096, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Things To Do On A Rainy Day 1: Learn a new one of these from Duolingo. (foreign) languages. 2: Put together one of these; the 4,000-piece world map should take you a while. a jigsaw puzzle. 3: Assume the warrior pose, mountain pose or seated twist while practicing this. yoga. 4: Dress your dog in traditional colors and pretend it's this celebration. Mardi Gras. 5: If you have a piano, play his 1801 "Moonlight Sonata". Beethoven. Round 2. Category: Hunting And Fishing 1: Also a poker hand, in hunting this word means to cause game birds to break cover or take flight. flush. 2: The dall, stone, and desert bighorn are North American species of this game animal. sheep. 3: Make sure all flesh is removed from the hide before you begin this process of turning it to leather or things will get smelly. tanning. 4: About 1560, the modern type of these originated in Redditch, England, a needle-making region. steel fish hooks. 5: In Florida, the bag limit for the largemouth type of this is 5 a day, so don't get greedy. bass. Round 3. Category: Dumb Guys' Greatest Inventions 1: Dumb guys cherish this microwave button; they no longer have their ear to the door waiting for the kernels to quiet. the popcorn button. 2: Dumb guys now have a place to put their 32-oz. drinks; not only do these come in cars but they're on movie seats!. cup holders. 3: Dumb guys no longer rip lettuce apart to make it; Fresh Express has it in a bag! (Dumb guys still let it rot in the fridge). salad. 4: Dumb guys think it's cool they get to slide their own credit card at the store; even cooler? This word for "slide". swipe. 5: Dumb guys at desks feel smart clicking this and pushing the lead back in, especially considering its complicated name. a mechanical pencil. Round 4. Category: Hundreds 1: Scrape together 100 pence and trade it into the Bank of England for 1 of these. Pound. 2: Richard Dawson hosted this show that featured surveys of 100 people. Family Feud. 3: In 1955 this magazine first published its list of the 500 largest U.S. corporations by annual revenue. Fortune. 4: In 2000 a roll or "coil" of 100 first-class stamps set you back this much at the post office. $33. 5: In Rio in 2016, Kenya's David Rudisha won this Olympic running event equal to 2 laps around an outdoor track. the 800 meter. Round 5. Category: New Technology 1: Dogs take notice: a new A.I. with neuromorphic computing may recognize these emitted by narcotics and explosives. scents. 2: NASA's Parker Probe is the fastest man-made thing ever--it will hit the speed of 430,000 mph en route to this heavenly body. the Sun. 3: Using hydrogels, scientists achieved their goal of creating rudimentary versions of the charged organs in these marine animals. (electric) eels. 4: Airbus' solar-powered unmanned Zephyr aircraft can fly in this area of the atmosphere above the tropopause. the stratosphere. 5: Instead of contaminating a burger, this bacterium can now make indigo in a process invented by a biotech company. E. coli. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

When you're growing a company, you need the right team around you. But how do you evolve and build that team to keep pace with the company's progression? What strategies can you put in place to ensure the team moves forward with a shared mindset that allows the business to flourish? On this episode, Steven Cartlidge, Managing Director, talks to us about his business, Lake – the growth journey, its innovative learning management system and much more besides.

Jacqui Smith was born in Malvern, where she joined the Labour party aged 16. After graduating from Oxford, Jacqui moved to London and worked briefly as a parliamentary researcher but trained to be a teacher and became head of economics. The temptation to electoral politics eventually pulled her back. Having failed the first time, Jacqui became the MP for Redditch in 1997 – labeled one of ‘Blair's babes'.  Within two years, Jacqui joined the government, and under Gordon Brown, she became the first female Home Secretary, a post she later described as a 'poisoned chalice' to her successor. She resigned over a dispute related to parliamentary expenses, spending a few years as backbench MP. Since leaving politics Jacqui has served as Chair on several public and private posts. Now she co-hosts the LBC weekly show with Iain Dale and chairs two NHS trusts.

Jacqui Smith was born in Malvern, where she joined the Labour party aged 16. After graduating from Oxford, Jacqui moved to London and worked briefly as a parliamentary researcher but trained to be a teacher and became head of economics. The temptation to electoral politics eventually pulled her back. Having failed the first time, Jacqui became the MP for Redditch in 1997 – labeled one of ‘Blair's babes'.  Within two years, Jacqui joined the government, and under Gordon Brown, she became the first female Home Secretary, a post she later described as a 'poisoned chalice' to her successor. She resigned over a dispute related to parliamentary expenses, spending a few years as backbench MP. Since leaving politics Jacqui has served as Chair on several public and private posts. Now she co-hosts the LBC weekly show with Iain Dale and chairs two NHS trusts.

More true ghost encounters from people living on a council estate in Redditch, Worcestershire.

More true ghost encounters from people living on a council estate in Redditch, Worcestershire.

The Oh No! news. Oh No! News is Good News. TAGS: Oh No, News, Threat analysis, InfoSec, Google Dynamic Search Ads Threat analysis; your attack surface. Source: Former NHS secretary found guilty of illegally accessing medical records A former NHS employee has been found guilty and fined for illegally accessing the medical records of over 150 people. Loretta Alborghetti, from Redditch, worked as a medical secretary within the Ophthalmology department at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust when she illegally accessed the records. Supporting Source: Open Street Map link to Redditch Worcestershire. Source: NetSupport RAT Infections on the Rise. Targeting Government and Business Sectors While NetSupport Manager started off as a legitimate remote administration tool for technical assistance and support, malicious actors have misappropriated the tool to their own advantage, using it as a beachhead for subsequent attacks. Source: Beware: Malicious Google Ads Trick WinSCP Users into Installing Malware The threat actors are believed to leverage Google's Dynamic Search Ads (DSAs), which automatically generates ads based on a site's content to serve the malicious ads that take the victims to the infected site. Source: Trojanized PyCharm Software Version Delivered via Google Search Ads. Victims who clicked on the ad were taken to a hacked web page with a link to download the application, which turned out to install over a dozen different pieces of malware instead. InfoSec; the language of security. Source: Why Defenders Should Embrace a Hacker Mindset Additional Information. What is a "Data Breach"? A data breach is a security violation, in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen, altered or used by an individual unauthorized to do so. What is "Malware"? Malware (a portmanteau for malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer, server, client, or computer network, leak private information, gain unauthorized access to information or systems, deprive access to information, or which unknowingly interferes with the user's computer security and privacy. What is a "Payload"? In the context of a computer virus or worm, the payload is the portion of the malware which performs malicious action; deleting data, sending spam or encrypting data. In addition to the payload, such malware also typically has overhead code aimed at simply spreading itself, or avoiding detection. What is "Phishing"? Phishing is a form of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as ransomware. Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and often transparently mirror the site being targeted, allowing the attacker to observe everything while the victim is navigating the site, and transverse any additional security boundaries with the victim. Social engineering (security) In the context of information security, social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. A type of confidence trick for the purpose of information gathering, fraud, or system access, it differs from a traditional "con" in that it is often one of many steps in a more complex fraud scheme. What is "Information Security" (InfoSec)? Information security, sometimes shortened to InfoSec, is the practice of protecting information by mitigating information risks. It is part of information risk management. Information Security Attributes: Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (C.I.A.). Information Systems are composed in three main portions, hardware, software and communications with the purpose to help identify and apply information security industry standards, as mechanisms of protection and prevention, at three levels or layers: physical, personal and organizational. Essentially, procedures or policies are implemented to tell administrators, users and operators how to use products to ensure information security within the organizations. What is "Risk management"? Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. What is a "Vulnerability" (computing)? Vulnerabilities are flaws in a computer system that weaken the overall security of the device/system. Vulnerabilities can be weaknesses in either the hardware itself, or the software that runs on the hardware. What is an "Attack Surface"? The attack surface of a software environment is the sum of the different points (for "attack vectors") where an unauthorized user (the "attacker") can try to enter data to or extract data from an environment. Keeping the attack surface as small as possible is a basic security measure. What is an "Attack Vector"? In computer security, an attack vector is a specific path, method, or scenario that can be exploited to break into an IT system, thus compromising its security. The term was derived from the corresponding notion of vector in biology. An attack vector may be exploited manually, automatically, or through a combination of manual and automatic activity. What is "Standardization"? Standardization is the process of implementing and developing technical standards based on the consensus of different parties that include firms, users, interest groups, standards organizations and governments. Standardization can help maximize compatibility, interoperability, safety, repeatability, or quality. It can also facilitate a normalization of formerly custom processes. List of computer standards. List of technical standard organizations. What is a "Replay attack"? A replay attack is a form of network attack in which valid data transmission is maliciously or fraudulently repeated or delayed. Another way of describing such an attack is: "an attack on a security protocol using a replay of messages from a different context into the intended (or original and expected) context, thereby fooling the honest participant(s) into thinking they have successfully completed the protocol run." What is a "Man-in-the-middle attack"? In cryptography and computer security, a man-in-the-middle, ..., attack is a cyberattack where the attacker secretly relays and possibly alters the communications between two parties who believe that they are directly communicating with each other, as the attacker has inserted themselves between the two parties. What is "Transport Layer Security" (TLS)? Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide communications security over a computer network. The protocol is widely used in applications such as email, instant messaging, and voice over IP, but its use in securing HTTPS remains the most publicly visible. What is a "Handshake" (computing)?. In computing, a handshake is a signal between two devices or programs, used to, e.g., authenticate, coordinate. An example is the handshaking between a hypervisor and an application in a guest virtual machine. What is Security theater? The practice of taking security measures that are considered to provide the feeling of improved security while doing little or nothing to achieve it. License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Most people have heard of the Enfield Haunting, did you know that there was a case Redditch in the 1970's that was investigated over a 10 year period by the SPR? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghosttalespodcast/support

Most people have heard of the Enfield Haunting, did you know that there was a case Redditch in the 1970's that was investigated over a 10 year period by the SPR? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghosttalespodcast/support

Mick fancies pigs and Lucie still hasn't moved. Join us for another episode of the world's shittest tattoo podcast. Tattoo of ths week is this hard foursome from the clever people at The Church in Redditch. Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Robin Dallaway in conversation with David Eastaugh https://silverlakemusic.bandcamp.com/ The Very Things were an English Dadaist post-punk band from Redditch, Worcestershire, England, formed in 1983 and active until 1988.  The Cravats - A neo-dadaist group from Redditch, UK, formed in March 1977. Guitarist / vocalist Martin Seys left the band early and drummer Ethos Yapp left after the recording of first single 'Gordon'. From there on, the 'classic' line up of The Shend, Robin Raymond Dallaway, Svor Naan and Dave Bennett managed to release six more singles and two full albums (most of them on Small Wonder; some appeared in the indie charts Top 30), interspersed with some dada happenings. Between July 1979 and November 1982, they were also asked to make four sessions for the legendary John Peel radio show. 

Part 2 of the collection of stories that I've collected from my hometown of Redditch in Worcestershire. This episode features a family who were scared out of their house by a menacing phantom and a lady dressed in white who appears often in the same road. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghosttalespodcast/support

Part 2 of the collection of stories that I've collected from my hometown of Redditch in Worcestershire. This episode features a family who were scared out of their house by a menacing phantom and a lady dressed in white who appears often in the same road. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghosttalespodcast/support

A collection of stories that I've collected from my hometown of Redditch in Worcestershire. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghosttalespodcast/support

The Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire was built on a Victorian graveyard, since the centre opened in the 1970s, it has been the subject to much paranormal activity.

After years of trying to get him to do one, Geth Shooter finally caved in and we just recorded a Podcast whilst I'm over in the UK. We cover a lot. Starting out riding for Two Wheel Service Bike Shop, Bunneys GT, Redline, GT, Titan and Free Agent (distributed by Raleigh) later on down the road in the Masters category while working at Raleigh in the mid 2000s. We talk about doubling at both the 84 NBMXA National Series and British Championships in his first full year of racing. Racing with Scott Williams, Martin Jose and Charlie Reynolds that same year. Geth talks turning Pro and maybe missing out on racing in Europe by not racing Superclass first, winning the first round of the Kelloggs against the Americans, his thoughts on Pro racing the first few years, maybe where he might have featured at the Slough 86 Worlds if he had raced. We talk about Geth's domination in the 87, 88 season before moving back down to Superclass mid 88 season and racing the new era of British riders moving into the 90s. We talk about some of the riders he raced with from Ruffell, March, Woods, Robinson, Middleton and later Gary Llewellyn, Craig Scofield era to Tony Fleming, Damon Parkinson, Lee Alexander, Tom Lynch, Neal Wood, Anthony Revell, myself later in the 80s and, finally getting to race in Europe, something you were not allowed to do if you were a UK Pro in the mid 80s. We talk about Geth riding the Ilkeston Brickyard, Nottingham Broadmarsh, Brighouse Trails, Redditch and more, alongside his time working at British Cycling, riding road bikes these days, being inducted into the first ever British BMX Hall of Fame last month and so much more.

This latest chock full episode comes soon on the heels of the Echo Base Live event in Redditch. We have a bunch of interviews, collecting tales and reminisces of another epic Star Wars event. The podcast team had a couple of tables, a load of merchandise to give away (including our VHS tape) and scrumptious amounts of collectibles to sell.  Jason sadly comes with some horrendous and tragic personal news and he wanted to continue doing the things he loves so joins us this month. Jason is a beloved part of our podcast and the Star Wars collecting community, so we supported his decision to soldier on in dark times and hope with everyones support we can help him in whatever way we can.  The action figure face off sees not the most inspiring of figure choices, but Andy Preston shows gluttonous affection for Klaatu, Andy 'Spoons' Norton waxes lyrical about the Jawa, Jason warms to Weequay and Pete gets excited for Han and his technicolor Trenchcoat. Who will Richard choose as the most passionate defender? Rebel Briefings sees our Echo Base round-up with even more acquisitions, a stumpy Chewie, a look at the slow burn of the Andor series and an unusual union of a Falcon and a star Destroyer. It has to be talked about to be believed. Licencee sees Peter get all excited for StarFire badges, as he's never seen technology like it before. Will Andy Preston's eyes light up without the need for batteries? Tune in on all the usual places for fun and frolics in the collecting world.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith return from their holidays with a vengeance. They concentrate on the Tory leadership election and the cost of living crisis but also talk about the death of Mikhail Gorbachev, the Privileges Committee, new Westminster sex pest allegations, the Pakistan floods (does Iain have a “North Sea” moment?), the Brexit Festival, the Redditch by-elections, the state of Iain's knees, whether Jacqui has ever kissed a Tory and the etiquette of meeting an ex for the first time in 27 years. Smut quota: Minimalist.

PART 6 – Jim Baker (1934-2016) concludes his series on the Temples of Scripture by taking a broad overview of events from the rapture, through the tribulation, to the manifestation of Christ and into the Millennial Kingdom, in which time Ezekiel's temple will be in operation with the return of the glory of the Lord. Reading: 1 Thess 4:13-18 (Message preached in Redditch, UK). (Photo: model of Herod's temple). For a book dealing in detail with Ezekiel's Temple, it's construction, The post Glory in the Millennial Temple (60 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

PART 5 – Jim Baker (1934-2016) continues his series on the Temples of Scripture by taking a look at the temple that will be built in Jerusalem after the rapture, what he calls “antichrist's temple”. He links the apostasy of the Jewish nation in the tribulation with events recorded in the gospels during the first coming of Christ. Reading: Matt 11:20-21, 24, 12:6, 41-42 (Message preached in Redditch, UK). (Photo: model of Herod's temple). The post Apostasy and the Antichrist's Temple (45 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

PART 4 – Jim Baker (1934-2016) continues his series on the Temples of Scripture by taking a look at the Temple of Herod, the temple that existed when the Lord was on earth. The nation of Israel at that time was marked by apathy and had made the house of prayer into a house of merchandise. Reading: Mal 1:6-13 (Message preached in Redditch, UK). (Photo: model of Herod's temple). The post Apathy and the Temple of Herod (48 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

Siblings share so much, but the Robinson brothers of Redditch, England share the births of their first sons in an especially big way!ANDMany may remember Claudia Wells as the actress from Back To The Future. But behind her success lay a world of hurt.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/first-sons-of-brothers-born-same-day/https://www.godupdates.com/claudia-wells-actress-from-back-to-the-future/

My introduction to swimming and the new introductions since.