This month’s roundup includes details of Chinese threat actors using compromised routers and IoT devices, cyber criminals weaponising AI, updates to Cyber Essentials, and the use of passkeys over passwords.
NCSC has flagged a major shift in cyber attacks
Chinese threat actors are now using covert networks of compromised routers and IoT devices to launch attacks at scale.
Criminals weaponise AI heightening cyber attack scale and sophistication
New ICO guidance highlights that criminals are using AI to create cyber attacks, increasing both their volume and complexity.
Cyber Essentials tightens requirements for UK organisations
Updated Cyber Essentials criteria are now live, including mandatory MFA and automatic failure if critical security updates aren’t applied within 14 days.
NCSC says it’s time to leave passwords behind
The National Cyber Security Centre now recommends passkeys as the default login option where available.
Can we help?
Unsure about your cyber security approach or have any questions? We’d be happy to help – just contact us for a chat.