Network Security – Current Threat Landscape

Network Security – Current Threat Landscape

Being a Watchguard Partner allows Ark Assist to provide industry leading protection to your business.  There are currently multiple Zero-Day threats being blocked on a daily basis by Watchguard devices across the world. See the following to give you more information...
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. ...
Data Breach – Tesco & Boots

Data Breach – Tesco & Boots

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51742079 Tesco and Boots have been hit by similar data breaches which affect customers on their loyalty card schemes.  As a result, Tesco announced that new cards will be issued to 600,000 of its Clubcard members, and Boots have...
Scam – Office 365

Scam – Office 365

https://cofense.com/phishers-using-google-forms-bypass-popular-email-gateways/ Cyber security firm, Cofense, has reported an increase in the number of Office 365 themed phishing scams.  These attacks come from a legitimate financial company email account that has been...
Phishing Scam – Coronavirus

Phishing Scam – Coronavirus

Cybercriminals often prey on people’s fears in order to carry out phishing attacks, as has been the case with the Coronavirus since its outbreak at beginning of the year.  Security researchers have noted both an increase in the overall number of Coronavirus-themed...
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...
Travelex Ransomware Attack

Travelex Ransomware Attack

Foreign Exchange company, Travelex, has been attacked by ransomware, meaning they have been unable to use their computer systems since New Year’s Eve and have been forced to take their website down across 30 countries.  This has also affected other firms who use their...
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...
Phishing Scam Targeting Steam

Phishing Scam Targeting Steam

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-steam-skin-giveaway-site-steals-your-login-credentials/ A phishing scam has been found on the Steam website which advertises a ‘free giveaway’ if users follow a link and log-in to a fraudulent website with their...