Cybersecurity – Advice for Home Working

Cybersecurity – Advice for Home Working

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/home-working In response to the major increase in people working from home in order to help stop the spread of coronavirus, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published guidelines for both staff and organisations. ...
Citrix – Vulnerability

Citrix – Vulnerability

Citrix has finally released security patches for all the builds affected by a critical vulnerability that was first reported back in 17th December 2019.  This vulnerability was found in the Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Citrix Gateway and allows...
Vulnerability – Internet Explorer

Vulnerability – Internet Explorer

Microsoft has announced there is vulnerability in Internet Explorer across all version of Windows which can be exploited by hackers to gain the same rights as the current user.  This could be used to take control of the system if they have managed to gain...
Windows 7 End of Life Vulnerability

Windows 7 End of Life Vulnerability

As of the 14th January 2020, Microsoft’s support for Windows 7 has now ended.  This means that no more software updates or security fixes will be issued, and although the system will continue to function, anyone still using the operating system will be leaving...
Windows 10 Vulnerability

Windows 10 Vulnerability

A vulnerability in a core component of Windows 10 has been identified by the US National Security Agency (NSA) which could be manipulated by hackers to execute code remotely.  Users are advised apply January’s security release from Microsoft as soon as possible, as it...
Vulnerability – Children’s Smart Toys

Vulnerability – Children’s Smart Toys

An investigation into children’s smart toys conducted by consumer association Which? has found worrying security vulnerabilities in some toys sold by major retailers.  Working with security specialists, NCC Group, they tested seven different smart toys sold by...