As part of a good cyber security plan, I always recommend using automatic updates with remote monitoring and management software in place to check things are really happening. (Our Operations Manager has just read this and wants me to add that some servers are exceptions to this rule and they …
Lenovo BIOS updates available.
I have highlighted the firmware issues with Lenovo laptops several times – as we all depend on the integrity of our computers and if one manufacturer falls behind, then you should know about it: Do you have a Lenovo laptop? If so then this post is for you. – Smart …
Then there was a third problem with WordPress… BackupBuddy
WordPress plugin called BackupBuddy I wrote an article today for our training site CyberAwake, questioning exactly how much governance organisations are extending to their websites. The article started off because of two WordPress issues this week and during my background reading for the article I came across this from last …
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Every major event will attract cyber criminals. What is your organisation doing on Monday 19 September?
The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the associated ceremonies and period of national mourning will be no exception: Potential phishing activity update – NCSC.GOV.UK The National Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning that the potential for malicious phishing, social engineering and scam cyber-attacks is very high …
Two WordPress vulnerability posts in a day – WPGateway zero-day vulnerability
Earlier today I wrote about the FishPig/Magento supply chain attack, now I have come across another WordPress cyber security problem. A popular WordPress plugin is being actively exploited. PSA: Zero-Day Vulnerability in WPGateway Actively Exploited in the Wild (wordfence.com) The Wordfence Threat Intelligence team have warned that WordPress sites running …
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