This month’s roundup includes details of cyber criminals weaponising AI, the knock-on effects of the Booking.com hack, Russian hackers exploiting a router vulnerability, a data breach affecting Lloyds customers, and an alert for organisations using Citrix devices. Increased threat from cyber criminals weaponising AI This article reports that attackers are using AI‑powered deepfakes, cloned voices […]
This month’s roundup includes actions to take following a Companies House breach, the full scope of the 2024 TfL hack, details on the elevated threat in light of the Middle East conflict and a warning on an SD-WAN exploitation. Millions of businesses urged to check Companies House data following breach This article urges all businesses […]
This month’s roundup includes a new government cyber security campaign, a warning about foreign hacktivists targeting UK organisations, details of the long-tail impact of the M&S cyber attack and advice on how to secure your supply chain. Government launches new cyber security campaign The new initiative encourages businesses to “lock the door” on cyber criminals […]
This month’s roundup includes details of a new Government Cyber Action Plan, a lack of training affecting cyber security at local councils, an Instagram password reset glitch and advice on the risks of using AI. UK launches Government Cyber Action Plan to strengthen public sector security The UK government is taking action to address the […]
This month’s roundup includes advice for choosing an MSP, a government warning to small businesses, scammers using a data breach in a SIM swap attack, and a cyber attack on London councils. NCSC advice: how to choose a Managed Service Provider to protect your SME The NCSC has released vital guidance for SMEs selecting a […]
This month’s roundup includes cyber attackers leveraging AI, a warning about the holiday shopping period, the huge financial impact of the M&S cyber attack and the F5 network compromise. AI company alleges its technology was used in automated cyber attack This news article discusses the use of AI in automating cyber attacks to create a […]
This month’s roundup includes government guidance on supply chain resilience, useful updates from the National Cyber Security Centre, a company fined £100,000 for a data breach, and details of the Amazon Web Services outage. UK leads global fight to stop ransomware attacks on supply chains UK businesses will be better protected from ransomware threats under […]
On 16th October, educators and safeguarding leads from across the South West came together at the TSB Building in Gloucester for SCG’s hugely successful Guardians of Tomorrow event. This was a first-of-its-kind collaborative initiative hosted by SCG South West, The Hollie Gazzard Trust and Gloucestershire Police. A day of learning and collaboration The event was […]
This month’s roundup include major cyberattacks affecting the UK industry, regulatory updates and a look at the current growth and resilience of the security sector. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Cyberattack & Production Disruption A cyber incident starting end of August stopped UK production, impacting factories, supply chains, and dealership operations. The UK government intervened by […]
In our August roundup, read about the UK being the third most targeted country for malware attacks, behind only the US and Canada, experiencing 100 million cyberattacks in just 3 months. Also, how a weak password brought down a 158-year-old company and more than 16 billion passwords exposed. Here’s your essential monthly wrap-up. UK now […]
July proved that cyber threats are becoming more targeted and sophisticated, hitting UK businesses from multiple angles – outdated systems, collaboration platforms, clever phishing tactics, and AI-powered scams. However, this month also demonstrated that preparedness pays off. Businesses with proper defenses like Cyber Essentials certification, AI-driven security tools, and well-trained staff were far better positioned. […]
