If BitLocker has always seemed a reliable solution for keeping your laptop or server drives secure, this week’s developments may prompt a reassessment. A newly […]
Microsoft Empowers IT Admins to Remove Pre-Installed Windows Store Apps
One of those perennial complaints in enterprise IT circles—pre-installed Windows apps that stubbornly refuse to budge—is finally being addressed. With the latest Windows update, Microsoft […]
Why Digital Sovereignty Must Be a Core IT Priority
In recent years, the concept of digital sovereignty has evolved from specialist terminology to a central concern for both organisations and governments. Control is critical: […]
Microsoft Exchange Online Deprecates TLS 1.0 and 1.1: Urgent Action Required for Organisations
The days are truly numbered for legacy encryption protocols in Exchange Online as Microsoft initiates the deprecation of TLS 1.0 and 1.1. Rejection of these […]
Microsoft Outlook.com Outage Causes Global Access Issues: What IT Teams Need to Know
Microsoft’s Outlook.com has suffered a considerable global outage, with users confronted by persistent sign-in errors and empty inboxes. Although Microsoft has acknowledged the disruption and […]
Predictive Security: How AI and Proactive Controls Blocked a Domain Compromise
Security operations have often resembled a chess match, with defenders and attackers continually adjusting their strategies. Those who anticipate the next move tend to seize […]
Microsoft Suspends Developer Accounts for High-Profile Open Source Projects: Impact and Next Steps
Microsoft’s recent suspension of developer accounts associated with prominent open source projects has sparked widespread discussion among IT professionals. The abrupt action has halted software […]
GOV.UK API Overhaul: Why Change Is Underway and How You Can Get Involved
GOV.UK APIs are undergoing a significant overhaul that’s drawing attention across the public sector tech sphere, as well as among developers interested in digital government. […]
US Defence Contractor Open Sources Tool for Auditing Hidden Network Channel
Step aside, black-box security tools: there is a new player on the scene, freshly emerged from US defence laboratories. This week, a military contractor has […]
NEXUS Listener: Large-scale Automated Credential Harvesting Campaign Discovered Targeting Web Applications
If you thought phishing had evolved into a precision operation, recent findings from Talos suggest otherwise. Their latest disclosure exposes UAT-10608—a threat operation that is […]
CareCloud Confirms Data Breach Affecting Sensitive Patient Information
Hardly a week passes without news of another cyber incident, yet breaches involving healthcare feel especially consequential. In the latest case, CareCloud, a key healthcare […]
F5 BIG-IP Vulnerability Escalates: Immediate Patch Required as RCE Risk Emerges
Another security incident has emerged in the enterprise infrastructure space as F5 Networks has reclassified a previously known BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vulnerability. What […]
How Microsoft Defender’s Enhanced Security Exposure Management Protects High-Value Assets
If you’ve ever lost a weekend to a ransomware outbreak or spent a sleepless night tracking lateral movement across your domain controllers, Microsoft’s latest Defender […]
Widespread Vulnerabilities Highlight Need for Patch Management and Supplier Transparency
If you’ve ever assumed that vulnerabilities only emerge in niche or enterprise-grade software, the latest disclosures from Cisco Talos may challenge that notion. The research […]
Who Governs the Machines? Microsoft’s Guidance on AI Agent Authority in the Enterprise
If you’re following the emergence of AI agents in enterprise environments, it’s clear their role extends well beyond advanced chatbots. With Microsoft’s recently published guidance […]
PyPI LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack Highlights Open-Source Security Risks
If you rely on open-source Python libraries—and nearly every modern IT operation does—this incident demands attention. The TeamPCP hacking group has targeted the widely used […]
Microsoft Issues Guidance on Governing AI Agent Behaviour in the Enterprise
Artificial intelligence agents are no longer the exclusive domain of research labs; they’re moving decisively into production, taking on substantial roles in business operations. As […]
Tycoon2FA Phishing Platform Rapidly Resurrects After Global Takedown
The cat-and-mouse game between cybercriminals and law enforcement has taken another twist. Tycoon2FA, one of the most notorious phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platforms, has bounced back with […]
AWS Bahrain Outage: How Geopolitical Events Can Disrupt Cloud Services
There are moments when the tidy abstractions of “the cloud” are abruptly challenged by real-world events—most recently, airspace disruptions over the Middle East. If you […]
Cisco Talos ‘Year in Review 2025’: Essential Takeaways for IT Security Leaders
Each year, Cisco Talos delivers its comprehensive ‘Year in Review’, an essential read for anyone dedicated to securing digital environments. The 2025 edition arrives with […]
Trivy Supply Chain Attack Highlights Risks in DevOps Toolchains
Just as securing the software supply chain appeared to be making headway, the Trivy vulnerability scanner became the target of a significant supply-chain attack. The […]
Azure Monitor Alerts Abused in Callback Phishing Campaigns
Receiving an alert from Microsoft Azure often triggers an immediate sense of urgency, a reaction cybercriminals are now actively exploiting. Recent incidents have shown that […]
Why Identity Is the New Perimeter in Cybersecurity
The old trope of garlic and stakes might keep cinematic bloodsuckers at bay, but cyber attackers are not waiting for an invitation—they actively hunt for […]
20 Years of AWS: Democratising Machine Learning and Cloud Innovation
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has reached a landmark: two decades at the helm of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) advancements. For many who […]
Beyond Malware: Why Behavioural Detection Beats Signature-Based Defences in Ransomware Exfiltration
Cyber attackers are often depicted as wielding exotic malware, yet reality frequently proves otherwise. Increasingly, data theft operations rely on familiar tools—PowerShell, RDP, backup utilities, […]
Paul Vixie Joins AWS to Tackle Agentic AI Security Challenges
If you’ve spent any time delving into the history of the internet, Paul Vixie is a name you’re likely to recognise. Renowned for his early […]
Observability for AI Systems: Strengthening Visibility and Proactive Risk Detection
As artificial intelligence becomes more autonomous and deeply embedded within daily operations, maintaining clear visibility into its behaviour has become a critical element of the […]
DispatchLogger: Increasing Transparency in Late-Bound COM Instrumentation for Windows Malware Analysis
If there’s one thing security professionals appreciate, it is new open-source tools that make Windows internals more transparent. Cisco Talos’s recently released DispatchLogger offers fresh […]
Switzerland Explores Alternatives to BGP Routing for a More Secure Internet
The Swiss rarely make hasty decisions, so when they suggest alternatives to Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing, the wider tech community takes notice. Coverage by […]
Azure Blob Storage Adds Entra ID-Based SFTP Access for Streamlined, Secure File Transfers
Azure Blob Storage has long been a mainstay for cloud file storage, yet managing access often meant juggling network security, storage keys and third-party tools. […]
Amazon S3 at 20: The Backbone of Modern Cloud Infrastructure
It is rare for a technology service to reach its twentieth anniversary and remain as integral as ever, but this week Amazon S3 achieves just […]
Betterleaks: The Open Source Secrets Scanner Improving Code Security
Secrets are the hidden keys in IT—API tokens, credentials, and cryptographic assets that keep projects running smoothly and infrastructures safe. When these secrets inadvertently find […]
AWS and Cerebras Unlock Faster AI Inference Speeds with Trainium-CS3 Integration
In the competitive pursuit of faster and smarter AI, AWS and Cerebras are presenting a compelling new combination. The AWS Trainium and Cerebras CS-3 solution, […]
Microsoft to Enable Hotpatch Security Updates by Default for Eligible Windows Devices in 2026
From 2026, Microsoft will make hotpatch security updates the default for eligible Windows devices managed via Intune or the Microsoft Graph API, starting with the […]
Microsoft Expands Copilot and Unveils E7 Frontier Suite for Enterprise AI Transformation
Microsoft rarely reshapes the landscape of workplace tools, yet today’s announcements arrive with the promise of a transformational decade ahead. For those sensing AI’s growing […]
Phishing Tactics Evolve: Threat Actors Exploit .arpa Domain and IPv6 to Bypass Email Defences
Phishing continues to evolve, finding new ways to bypass familiar defences. Recently, threat actors have started exploiting the rarely scrutinised .arpa domain in tandem with […]
Microsoft Confirms AI Is Driving Innovation in Cyberattacks
Microsoft’s latest analysis confirms that artificial intelligence has become a powerful tool for cybercriminals. Attackers are now leveraging AI not only to enhance existing techniques, […]
Key Takeaways from the 2025 CVE Landscape: Infrastructure Priorities for the Year Ahead
Every year brings a surge in new vulnerabilities, and 2025 follows that trend. Thor’s analysis of this year’s CVE data clears away much of the […]
UAT-9244: New State-sponsored APT Group Linked to Famous Sparrow Targets Cloud and Virtualised Infrastructure
In the ever-shifting world of cybersecurity, new faces join the rogues’ gallery with alarming regularity. Today, we’re greeted by UAT-9244—a moniker worth remembering. Recently identified […]
Stolen EV Certificates Used to Sign Malware, Deploy RMM Backdoors in Workplace Attacks
Endpoint security has long demanded vigilance, but a fresh threat intelligence report from Redmond brings a new challenge for defenders. Cybercriminals are now exploiting stolen […]
Middle East Unrest Underscores Global Cyber Risks: Cisco Talos Highlights Early Threat Indicators
The situation in the Middle East remains a familiar fixture on the geopolitical stage. Far less visible, except to security operations centre teams and those […]
Amazon Announces €15.7 Billion Investment in Spanish Cloud Infrastructure
Amazon’s landmark €15.7 billion investment in Spanish technology infrastructure marks its 15th year in the country with a decisive show of intent. Rather than merely […]
Samsung Smart TVs: Texas Privacy Settlement Signals Shift in Data Consent
If you’re anything like me, smart TVs are as much a staple as the kettle in your kitchen. Samsung’s recent encounter with Texas regulators offers […]
Amazon’s $50 Billion OpenAI Partnership: Implications for Cloud, AI, and Enterprise IT
When a $50 billion partnership makes headlines, it signifies far more than fleeting hype. Amazon’s recent investment in OpenAI represents a fundamental shift in enterprise […]
Cybersecurity, AI, and Shakespeare: Lessons in Risk, Teamwork, and Resilience
_Cybersecurity, AI, and Shakespeare – not your typical trio, but sometimes the best insights come from unexpected places._ William’s newsletter this week explores Shakespeare’s Henry […]
Dohdoor Malware Campaign Leverages DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for Stealth Operations
Threat actors seldom take a break, and Cisco Talos’ latest research demonstrates this with clarity. Talos has identified a group dubbed “UAT-10027,” which has operated […]
Critical Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller Vulnerability (CVE-2026-20127): Exploitation Risks and Mitigation Steps
A recent revelation from Cisco Talos deserves serious attention from network managers. CVE-2026-20127 is being actively exploited, and this vulnerability in the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN […]
Digital Sovereignty and Microsoft’s Sovereign Cloud: Redefining Trust in Critical Infrastructure
A quiet revolution is taking shape across IT infrastructure, centred on the concept of digital sovereignty. Increased regulatory scrutiny and shifting risk landscapes have prompted […]
Arkanix Stealer: Short-Lived AI Malware Signals the Future of Automated Threats
If you believed malware had become predictable, Arkanix Stealer offers a sharp reminder that cybercrime continues to evolve. Promoted on dark web forums in late […]
AWS Outage Exposes New Risks in AI-Driven Automation
Outages from AWS are a familiar occurrence in the enterprise IT sector, often prompting renewed focus on failover, resiliency, and cloud provider dependency. However, the […]
Using AI Against AI: Defensive Strategies in the Age of Autonomous Cyberattacks
Another week brings more headlines about AI-powered attacks, yet there is little point in simply lamenting the rise of chatbots and autonomous malware. Instead, Martin’s […]
Targeted Protocol Emulation Accelerates IoT Security Testing: Lessons from Modbus Vulnerability Research
IoT security extends beyond mere bug patching; the real challenge lies in identifying flaws efficiently. A recent example from Talos highlights a pragmatic shift in […]
AWS Launches EC2 Hpc8a Instances with 5th Gen AMD EPYC for High-Performance Computing
If you’ve spent any time managing simulation workloads or the challenges of engineering clusters, it’s clear that compute resources are always in high demand. AWS’s […]
Threat Actor Linked to 83% of Recent Ivanti EPMM Remote Code Execution Attacks
Recent threat intelligence highlights two Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) vulnerabilities — CVE-2026-21962 and CVE-2026-24061 — that have attracted significant scrutiny. Although both flaws are […]
Weaponising Trust: Google Groups Abused to Spread Lumma Stealer and Ninja Browser Malware
A particular breed of cyberattack has emerged that leverages the very tools organisations already trust. Recent research by CTM360 highlights a campaign in which attackers […]
Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid with Arc-enabled On-Prem Hosts: Operational Benefits and Considerations
Microsoft’s Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) now supports Azure Arc–enabled on-premises servers as session hosts, marking a notable development in desktop virtualisation. This enhancement is especially […]
Shannon: Autonomous AI Penetration Testing Signals a Shift in Security Operations
AI tools disrupting established IT practices are announced almost daily, but the emergence of Shannon—a fully autonomous system for penetration testing—demands particular attention. With Shannon, […]
Bridging the Gap: Ryan Liles and the Art of Technical Diplomacy in Networking Security
In the ever-evolving landscape of networking and security, it’s usually those working behind the scenes who ensure different systems integrate seamlessly. Ryan Liles stands out […]
Microsoft’s February 2026 Patch Tuesday: 55 Fixes, One Critical Vulnerability (CVE-2025-59498)
Microsoft has released 55 security updates for a range of its products in the February 2026 Patch Tuesday drop. Among these fixes, CVE-2025-59498 stands out, […]
AI Recommendation Poisoning: The Hidden Risk Behind Your Smart Assistant
The rise of generative AI assistants has introduced a raft of convenient features, from smart recommendations to one-click summaries and content tailored to individual tastes. […]
European Sovereign Cloud: Investment, Adoption, and the Roadblocks to True Digital Autonomy
With digital sovereignty firmly on Europe’s agenda, the ambition for a home-grown cloud infrastructure is undergoing close scrutiny. The latest Register article sheds light on […]
Tirith: New Open-Source Tool to Detect Homoglyph Attacks in Command-Line URLs
Homoglyph attacks—where threat actors exploit visually similar characters to slip malicious domains into everyday commands—remain a significant concern for those working extensively with the command […]
Active Exploitation of SolarWinds Web Help Desk: Immediate Actions for CVE-2025-40551 and CVE-2025-40536
SolarWinds is once more in the security spotlight following the active exploitation of two newly identified vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-40551 and CVE-2025-40536. These issues are far from […]
AI Adoption: Why Rushing Security Is Reckless
It’s an exciting time in IT, with AI promising to turbo-charge productivity — but are we being reckless in our eagerness to adopt? This week’s […]
AWS Launches Multi-Region Replication for IAM Identity Center, Boosting Resilience for Global Enterprises
AWS is further strengthening its cloud access offering with the launch of multi-Region replication for IAM Identity Center. This update provides multinational organisations with a […]
Azure Outage Highlights Need for Resilient Cloud Architectures
Microsoft’s Azure platform has just experienced a significant virtual machine outage, sending a ripple effect through customer workloads. For organisations running cloud infrastructure, this incident […]
Notepad++ Update Hijack Underscores Risks to Software Supply Chain Security
Last year, Notepad++—the familiar text editor relied upon by coders and IT professionals—found itself at the centre of a months-long cyber offensive. Its developer claims […]
Automated Ransom Attacks Target Open MongoDB Databases: Security Lessons for Cloud Deployments
Exposed databases, opportunistic hackers, and yet another demand for a few hundred dollars to recover stolen data—recent automated attacks on open MongoDB instances highlight that […]
Securing the AI Application Supply Chain: Why Visibility and Vigilance Matter
AI-powered applications are making waves across industries, but with great power comes significant exposure. The common image of security professionals meticulously safeguarding AI prompts like […]
Microsoft Issues Multiple Out-Of-Band Updates in January 2026: Critical Office Vulnerability (CVE-2026-21509) Demands Immediate Action
It’s uncommon for Microsoft to deviate from its well-managed Patch Tuesday schedule, but January 2026 is already looking different. So far, three out-of-band updates have […]
Frontier Transformation: Microsoft’s New AI Mantra Prioritises Trust and Human-Centric Innovation
There’s a new buzzword emerging after Microsoft Ignite in November: Frontier Transformation. This represents a marked evolution from the familiar territory of “AI Transformation” and […]
Critical Sandbox Escape Vulnerability CVE-2026-22709 Discovered in vm2 Node.js Library
If you’re running Node.js in production, especially with any third-party or untrusted code, take note of a newly surfaced vulnerability: CVE-2026-22709. This affects the popular […]
Microsoft Maia 200 Shifts Focus to AI Inference Acceleration
There has been considerable commotion—and a fair amount of hype—around AI training accelerators, yet the inference side of the equation often receives far less attention. […]
Windows 11 Boot Failures Emerge After January Patch Tuesday Updates
Few things disrupt a Tuesday like an unexpected blue screen, and January’s Patch Tuesday introduced just that for some Windows 11 users. Reports have emerged […]
1Password Adds Built-in Phishing Protection to Tackle Evolving Threats
If you’re even vaguely cyber-savvy, you’ll know phishing attacks remain the scourge of the internet—relentless, creative, and all too often effective. While password managers can […]
Konni Hackers Target Blockchain Engineers with AI-Generated PowerShell Malware
Cybersecurity remains relentless, especially for those working with blockchain technologies. According to BleepingComputer, the North Korean threat group known as Konni—also referred to as Opal […]
AI-Generated Code: Lessons From a Vulnerable Honeypot
There is significant excitement surrounding AI-powered coding assistants, and their appeal is understandable—they are prolific, rapid, and never pause for a break. Yet, placing unquestioning […]
Recent Vulnerability Discoveries Highlight the Crucial Role of Patching
Every so often, the relentless drumbeat of security advisories intensifies, serving as a potent reminder to everyone—from CIOs to home users—that patching is a perpetual […]
Security Training Platforms: Unintended Entry Points on Corporate Networks
While security training platforms are commonly viewed as harmless spaces for honing technical skills, recent incidents highlight the genuine risks associated with their use. Platforms […]
PwC CEO Survey: AI Adoption Promises Big Change, But Pragmatism Prevails
If you’ve spent any time in tech circles lately, you’re probably familiar with the refrain that AI will change everything. The latest PwC CEO survey […]
Open Source’s New Mission: Rebuilding, Not Just Disrupting
Open source software has long been regarded as the technology sector’s resilient contender, reshaping the market by challenging proprietary incumbents and underpinning everything from enterprise […]
Fortinet FortiSIEM Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation: What IT Teams Need to Know
IT teams are facing yet another pressing security challenge with the emergence of a critical vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiSIEM platform. Attackers have started exploiting this […]
Cisco Talos Tracks New China-Linked APT: UAT-8837 and Its Implications for Defenders
A new name is making the rounds in cyber threat intelligence: UAT-8837, reportedly a China-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) actor under close observation by Cisco […]
From Tinkerer to Investigator: How Unconventional Curiosity Fuels Cybersecurity Careers
Most people imagine cybersecurity as a realm reserved for mathematical minds and technology enthusiasts. For Terryn Valikodath, however, it was an innate curiosity—occasionally bordering on […]
Source Code Leaks: Lessons from Target’s Swift Git Lockdown
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, even household names such as Target are not immune to source code exposure. This week, several current and former Target employees […]
Severe ‘Ni8mare’ Vulnerability Exposes Tens of Thousands of n8n Automation Instances
For those immersed in the automation community, n8n has established itself as a flexible, open-source option for connecting disparate elements of today’s IT infrastructure. This […]
Black Axe Arrests in Spain: Lessons for European Cybersecurity Defenders
Spanish authorities have recently arrested 34 suspects connected to the notorious Black Axe group—a syndicate infamous for a broad spectrum of cyber fraud, scams, and […]
Email Security Maturity: Why Click Rates Miss the Real Risk
There’s an old maxim in IT: prevention is better than cure. Yet in the context of email security, the industry remains fixated on click rates—the […]
China-Linked APT ‘UAT-7290’ Targets Telecom Providers Across South Asia
A fresh wind is sweeping through the cybersecurity landscape, once again putting the telecom sector firmly in the spotlight. Cisco Talos has exposed UAT-7290, a […]
How Cisco Talos Powers Real-Time Threat Intelligence
If you’ve ever wondered what truly fuels Cisco’s formidable security tools, it’s worth looking beyond the glossy marketing slides. At the heart of Cisco’s digital […]
Digital Sovereignty and the UK’s Energy Grid: Navigating Risks from Sanctioned Suppliers
The future of the UK’s energy supply is closely intertwined with digital technology and geopolitics. Recent reporting by The Register highlights a pressing challenge: growing […]
AI-Powered IDEs Face Emerging Supply Chain Risks from Malicious Extension Recommendations
AI-powered integrated development environments (IDEs) have undeniably transformed software development, with solutions such as Cursor, Windsurf, Google Antigravity and Trae placing predictive intelligence at the […]
Five-Year-Old Fortinet 2FA Bypass Vulnerabilities Linger in Thousands of Exposed Firewalls
You might expect that five years would be long enough for critical vulnerabilities to disappear from active use, yet the reality of IT operations is […]
Navigating RF Pollution and Debris: Managing the Risks of Satellite Mega-Constellations
If you thought the wild west was over, you haven’t looked up lately. The race to dominate Earth’s orbit with thousands of satellites has delivered […]
IPv6 at 30: Why Network Transition Remains a Work in Progress
As IPv6 reaches its 30th anniversary, one might expect the world’s networks to be fully transitioned, with legacy issues firmly in the past. Yet, three […]
‘Zoom Stealer’ Browser Extensions Threaten Corporate Meeting Security
If you thought joining a video meeting was as simple as clicking a link, it’s time to reconsider. Recent research has revealed a campaign known […]
Agentic AI Top 10: Real-World Attacks Prompt New Security Priorities
The security community is now grappling with the realities posed by increasingly autonomous, or “agentic”, AI systems. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), widely […]
Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege Breach Undermines Game Economy and Highlights Privileged Access Risks
In the long and storied history of online multiplayer games, cheating scandals are as perennial as patch notes. The latest breach affecting Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six […]
OpenAI Rumoured to Introduce Sponsored Content in ChatGPT Responses: Implications for Trust and Objectivity
Grab your favourite brew for this rumoured development: OpenAI is reportedly considering the introduction of sponsored content within ChatGPT responses. Rather than the intrusive browser […]
Wi-Fi 8: Why the Next Generation Focuses on Reliability Over Speed
As a self-confessed infrastructure obsessive, it’s rare for the phrase ‘next-generation Wi-Fi’ to catch my attention. Yet, the advent of Wi-Fi 8 already feels distinct—not […]
Google to Allow Users to Change Their Gmail.com Address
For as long as Gmail has existed, your chosen address has been something of a digital tattoo. If you made a typo or found yourself […]
MongoDB Urges Immediate Patching of Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
If you are responsible for database security, MongoDB has issued a warning about a high-severity vulnerability that enables remote code execution—potentially allowing attackers to take […]
AWS Storage Gateway Adds Nutanix AHV Support, Expanding Hybrid Cloud Flexibility
AWS has announced that its Storage Gateway platform now integrates with Nutanix’s AHV hypervisor, a development likely to interest IT professionals managing hybrid and multi-cloud […]
France’s La Poste Outage Highlights Vulnerabilities in Critical National Infrastructure
On Monday, millions across France found themselves cut off from online postal services due to what has been described as a major network incident. La […]
Malicious npm Package Compromises WhatsApp Accounts: A Supply Chain Wake-Up Call
If you thought supply chain threats were the exclusive concern of large enterprises, recent events suggest otherwise. This week, the Node Package Manager (NPM) registry […]
New UEFI Firmware Vulnerability Exposes Motherboards to Pre-Boot DMA Attacks
IT administrators should be aware of a new challenge emerging in motherboard security. Recent research indicates that popular devices from ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and ASRock […]
Cisco Email Security Appliances Under Active Attack: Immediate Steps for Protection
When Cisco Talos issues an alert about emerging threats, those responsible for IT and security should pay close attention. The most recent bulletin highlights ongoing […]
Hypervisors Under Siege: Ransomware Operators Set Sights on Virtualisation Infrastructure
Virtualisation was designed to streamline IT management, yet cybercriminals increasingly view it as fertile ground. Hypervisors, which underpin much of the modern data centre, have […]
Fintech Giant 700Credit Suffers Major Data Breach Impacting 5.8 Million Vehicle Dealership Customers
A major incident has emerged in consumer data security, as US-based fintech firm 700Credit has revealed a cyber breach affecting approximately 5.8 million individuals. Anyone […]
PayPal Subscription Scams Weaponise Legitimate Transaction Emails
Phishing emails have long promised easy money, issued vague threats, or delivered mysterious purchase invoices. Recently, cybercriminals have begun exploiting PayPal’s legitimate subscriptions billing feature, […]
The Critical Importance of Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) in Manufacturing
Move over, perimeter firewalls and classic endpoint defences—the real action is now taking place deep within the software supply chain. Supply-chain breaches continue to reveal […]
Ivanti Issues Urgent Patch for Critical Endpoint Manager Vulnerability
Ivanti has announced a critical security vulnerability in its Endpoint Manager (EPM), a tool relied upon by countless organisations to maintain their IT assets. The […]
DeadLock Ransomware and BYOVD: Why Endpoint Defence Strategies Must Evolve
The ransomware landscape never ceases to evolve, and the latest findings from Cisco Talos regarding “DeadLock” serve as a stark reminder that threat actors are […]
The Strategic Importance of Subsea Cables in UK IT Infrastructure Resilience
For most people, discussions around connectivity often evoke images of fibre links to the office or the prevalence of wireless networks. However, beneath the surface […]
AWS Graviton5 Delivers Strategic Advances for EC2 Workloads
Every so often, the world of compute receives a significant boost, and Amazon’s latest Graviton5 chip exemplifies this trend. For those who have followed AWS’s […]
Generative AI: Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity
AI has long promised profound transformations in technology, but the pace at which generative models are making their mark on cybersecurity is truly astonishing. As […]
HPE Morpheus Targets Real-World Hybrid Cloud Management Challenges
If you have been observing the hybrid cloud sector recently, you will have noticed it is crowded with platforms that claim to deliver seamless management, […]
Aisuru Botnet Sets New Record with 29.7 Tbps DDoS Attack
If you thought the world of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks could not get any more complicated, think again. The Aisuru botnet has surpassed all previous […]
Crime-as-a-Service: The Subscription Model Transforming Cybercrime
There is always a new buzzword circulating amongst IT professionals, but here’s one with more sinister implications: Crime-as-a-Service (CaaS). Previously, orchestrating a phishing campaign or […]
Microsoft Defender XDR Portal Outage Highlights Cloud Reliance Risks
Anyone who has ever led an IT response room will know the feeling: you are progressing through your day when suddenly your primary security portal […]
AWS and Google Cloud Interconnect: Breaking the Multi-Cloud Silo for Managed Services
The age-old rivalry between AWS and Google Cloud has long been an IT cliché: choose your allegiance and stick with it, lest you end up […]
AWS Lambda Durable Functions: Advanced Workflow Orchestration for MSPs and SMBs
Many IT professionals are familiar with AWS Lambda’s reputation for running stateless workloads and scaling efficiently. Recently, AWS introduced Durable Functions—a significant enhancement enabling developers […]
Asahi Cyberattack: Lessons for Businesses Beyond the Data Breach
Japan’s renowned beer producer Asahi has completed its investigation into the September cyberattack, confirming that close to 1.9 million individuals were impacted by the breach. […]
GrapheneOS Partners with OVHcloud: A New Era for Privacy-Focused Cloud Hosting in Europe
It is rare for niche operating systems to make headlines, but GrapheneOS—the privacy-focused Android fork favoured by security professionals—is now in the spotlight following its […]
Supply Chain Realities: Lessons from the OpenAI-Mixpanel Data Breach
No cloud is an island, as this latest incident involving OpenAI and Mixpanel makes abundantly clear. Here’s why the devil is so often in the […]
AWS Route 53’s Accelerated Recovery: Enhancing DNS Resilience During Regional Disruptions
When AWS quietly tweaks a pillar of internet infrastructure, it is worth paying attention. Their latest enhancement to Route 53, Accelerated Recovery for managing public […]
Code Beautifiers Pose Silent Risk to IT Security
If there is one habit nearly every developer shares, it is the urge to tidy up code before deployment. Online tools such as JSONFormatter and […]
Remote Device Patch Management: Why Cloud-Native Solutions Are Essential
As remote and hybrid work models become embedded across businesses of all sizes, gaps in traditional patch management are growing ever more conspicuous—even for experienced […]
AWS Opens AI Toolkit to US Public Sector: Compliance Implications for Global IT Leaders
The US federal government’s digital transformation has taken a notable leap forward, as Amazon Web Services now offers its suite of artificial intelligence tools to […]
Iberia Data Breach Highlights Supply Chain Security Vulnerabilities
Even giants are not immune to cyber threats. Spanish flag carrier Iberia has confirmed a significant customer data breach following a compromise at one of […]
FCC Rolls Back Cybersecurity Rules for Telcos Despite State Hacking Risks
The art of risk management in IT can often feel like a relentless tug-of-war. At times, regulators tighten their grip; at others, they provide more […]
Agentic AI: The New Backbone of Cyber Crime Efficiency
The digital crime landscape has long thrived on tight margins and ruthless efficiency. Today, a new force is amplifying this reality: agentic AI. While many […]
Salesforce Acts Rapidly After Gainsight Data Theft: A Timely Reminder on Token Security
Salesforce recently responded to a wave of customer data thefts by revoking refresh tokens connected to apps published by Gainsight. This incident underscores an important […]
Android Malware Sturnus: Why Business Chats Are No Longer Safe
Android malware is evolving rapidly, with the latest threat, Sturnus, bringing significant concern to IT leaders and managed service providers. This banking trojan goes beyond […]
Tenant Isolation Mode in AWS Lambda: What It Means for Multi-Tenant Security
If you have ever managed multi-tenant workloads on serverless infrastructure, you will be familiar with the delicate balance between efficiency and security. Recently, AWS Lambda […]
Humanising Cybersecurity: Empathy and Lifelong Learning in Digital Defence
If you work in cybersecurity, it can sometimes feel like an endless technical arms race, punctuated by sensational headlines and last-minute scrambling to patch vulnerabilities. […]
French Social Security Platform Suffers Major Data Breach: Lessons for Businesses and MSPs
If you run a business that handles personal data—whether you’re a multinational, a local nursery, or a managed service provider (MSP) supporting one—you should take […]
Cisco Talos Updates Snort3 in Secure Firewall: Enhanced Rule Grouping Eases Management
If you’re the sort who actually enjoys wrestling with firewall policies (guilty as charged!), you’ll know that keeping detection rules tidy and tuned is half […]
Dutch Police Seize 250 Bulletproof Hosting Servers: Cybercrime Infrastructure Disrupted
Cybercrime just became less comfortable in the Netherlands. Last week, Dutch law enforcement seized 250 servers from a bulletproof hosting provider notorious for shielding malicious […]
Record-Breaking Azure DDoS Attack: Lessons for Cloud Infrastructure and MSPs
When most of us think about Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, we imagine internet outages and overloaded servers. However, the recent Aisuru botnet offensive against Microsoft […]
Decades-Old “finger” Protocol Resurfaces as Malware Attack Vector on Windows Devices
If you’ve ever cut your teeth on UNIX systems, you’ll remember the “finger” command—a relic from another era, used to fetch details about users on […]
A new data center in Latin America
Google has announced the construction of a new data center in Canelones, Uruguay. This development marks the company’s second data center in Latin America, showcasing […]
AI Studio End-to-End Baseline Reference Implementation
Microsoft has unveiled Azure AI Studio, a platform tailored to meet the increasing demands of developers looking to integrate advanced AI capabilities into their applications […]
Google increases Chrome bug bounty rewards up to $250,000
Google has announced that it has increased the payouts for security flaws reported through its Vulnerability Reward Program, particularly for Google Chrome. The maximum reward […]
Credit card users get mysterious shopify-charge.com charges
Many consumers worldwide have reported seeing mysterious $1 or $0 charges from Shopify-charge.com on their credit card bills, despite not attempting to make any purchases. […]
Microsoft Introduces Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC for Exchange Online
Microsoft is rolling out inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC for Exchange Online in public preview, a new capability to boost email integrity and security. As […]
Security Notice: RADIUS networking protocol blasted into submission through MD5-based flaw
Cybersecurity experts at universities and Big Tech have disclosed a vulnerability in a common client-server networking protocol that allows snoops to potentially bypass user authentication […]
Transforming Service Experiences with Dynamics 365 Contact Center
Microsoft is excited to announce the upcoming release of Dynamics 365 Contact Center, a cutting-edge solution that will revolutionize customer service. This Contact Center as […]
Unravelling the Impact of Google Cloud’s Latest Network Issues
The impact of Google Cloud’s sudden deletion of around 40 networks, including crucial services essential to the functioning of various businesses, has been felt across […]
Microsoft Promises Healthcare Industry Generative AI Collaborations
According to a Microsoft-commissioned study through IDC, 79% of healthcare organizations have undertaken the adoption of modern AI technology. Microsoft has been working closely with healthcare organizations to […]
Unveiling the Impact of Incorrect Infrastructure-as-Code Samples from Pulumi AI
In today’s tech landscape, the importance of accurate infrastructure-as-code samples cannot be overstated. Recent reports have highlighted the proliferation of inaccurate infrastructure-as-code samples generated by […]
UK’s McPartland Cyber Review
The UK government has launched a new review of cyber security to improve trust and confidence among business leaders in existing and emerging technologies in […]
Rhysida Gang Leaks Nearly 600GB of Stolen British Library Data
Recently, the Rhysida ransomware gang targeted the British Library in a cyber attack that resulted in a significant loss of data. The cybercriminals have now […]
Microsoft Opens Copilot for Microsoft 365 Up to Small and Medium Businesses
In a significant move, Microsoft has expanded its Copilot for Microsoft 365 plan to cater to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) interested in purchasing between […]
New Australian Migration Strategy to Deliver Skills for Tech Sector
Australia’s technology sector is set to receive a major boost in 2024 as the country plans to expand its migration strategy. This will provide quicker […]
SpaceX sends first direct-to-cell Starlinks to orbit
On January 3, 2023, SpaceX achieved a significant milestone in the space industry by successfully launching the first six Direct to Cell-capable Starlink satellites into […]
Route53 released DOH functionality
Amazon Route 53 Resolver recently announced the integration of DNS over HTTPS (DoH) protocol, which improves privacy and security in DNS resolutions by encrypting data […]
Windows 10 End Of Support Due To Affect Millions
Reports suggest that a large number of devices, totalling approximately 250 million, may encounter difficulties during the upgrade. This presents a predicament for users, who must now choose between continuing with their existing operating system or upgrading to new hardware to experience the latest Microsoft offering.
Reflecting on the Key Themes of 2023: Artificial Intelligence and Developer Productivity
As we look back on the year 2023, it becomes evident that two significant themes have shaped the landscape of the development ecosystem: artificial intelligence […]
New Amazon Linux 2023 (AL2023) Virtualisation Options
In a significant development, Amazon has announced that customers can now run Amazon Linux 2023 (AL2023) as a virtualized guest outside of directly being run […]
Ubiquiti Cloud Services Exposes Customer Devices and Notifications
In a recent development, users of Ubiquiti devices have encountered a concerning issue wish the company’s UniFi cloud services. Customers reported instances where they were […]
UK Authorities still unaware of impending 2G and 3G network switch-off
A significant number of UK authorities are reportedly unaware of the looming switch-off of 2G and 3G mobile networks, a development that could potentially disrupt […]
Openreach Surpasses 12.5 Million Full-Fibre Premises Milestone
In a recent development, industry analysts tracking Openreach’s full-fibre footprint have revealed that the company’s reported figures are slightly behind their actual progress. According to […]
Visual Studio Code 1.85 Update: Introducing Floating Editor Windows and More
In the latest update of Visual Studio Code (VSCode), the long-awaited feature of multiple floating editor windows has finally been delivered. This update, version 1.85, […]
Unveiling Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Tech Trends for 2024: Navigating Disruptions and Driving Resilience
Gartner, Inc. has revealed its list of 10 strategic technology trends that organisations need to explore in 2024. The announcement was made during the Gartner […]
