Prioritising IT and Cyber Security in 2025: Putting Your Business First
As we step into 2025, we at Neuways understand the challenges midmarket enterprises and SMBs face. Growing cyber threats, evolving technologies, and increasing economic pressures. The new year offers the perfect opportunity to reassess your IT and cyber security budgets and strategies to align with long-term goals and ensure resilience and growth. Robust IT support […]
Blue Yonder Ransomware Attack Demonstrates the Vital Role of Cyber Resilience and Business Continuity
The recent ransomware attack targeting Blue Yonder, a global supply chain management software provider, has sent ripples across the industries that rely on its platform, including retail and logistics. Starbucks, one of the affected companies, confirmed that the attack disrupted its scheduling and time-tracking systems. While the company has reverted to manual processes to ensure […]
Top Cyber Security Threats in 2024
The cyber threat landscape in 2024 presents evolving challenges as attackers become more sophisticated. Below is an overview of the most pressing and top cyber security threats predicted for 2024 and their implications for organisations: 1) Social Engineering Social engineering exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities. Common tactics include phishing emails, pretexting, and baiting, […]
Black Friday Alert: Beware of Sophisticated Tech Support Scams
As Black Friday approaches, cyber criminals are ramping up their tactics to exploit the surge in online activity. One of the most persistent threats is the tech support scam, a long-standing tactic that has become increasingly sophisticated. At Neuways, we’re here to help you recognise these scams and protect yourself from falling victim. Perhaps the […]
Why You Should Use Multi-Factor Authentication on VPNs
As a cyber security provider, we urge organisations to immediately protect themselves from SafePay, a newly identified ransomware operator with advanced capabilities. SafePay has been actively targeting organisations across industries, exploiting weaknesses in VPNs to infiltrate networks and deploy ransomware at alarming speed. It is so important that your business is able to protect its […]
Cybersecurity Update: Over 2,000 Palo Alto Firewalls Compromised Due to Exploited Vulnerabilities
As a trusted technology and cybersecurity provider, this alarming development highlights the critical importance of rapid vulnerability management and proactive defence strategies. Recent cyber attacks on Palo Alto Networks firewalls demonstrate how quickly adversaries can weaponise disclosed vulnerabilities, underscoring the need for swift action. What happened in the Palo Alto cyber attack? Hackers have exploited […]
Understanding Drive-by Download Attacks
At Neuways, we often see how minor oversights can lead to significant cyber security breaches. Imagine this scenario: an employee researching for a client visits what appears to be a legitimate website. Unbeknownst to them, malware disguised as a Trojan virus silently downloads onto their device. From there, the Trojan infiltrates the organisation’s network, and […]
Microsoft Visio Files Used in Sophisticated Phishing Attacks
Be Vigilant – Microsoft Visio Files are now a tool in Advanced Phishing Attacks A recent surge in sophisticated phishing tactics using Microsoft Visio files (.vsdx format) has been flagged by cyber security experts as a concerning development in the ongoing battle against digital threats, which has only heightened the requirement for companies to be […]
The Microsoft Digital Defence Report: Facing Increasing Cyber Threats
The Microsoft Digital Defence Report sharply focuses on the scale and gravity of today’s cyber threat landscape. The report reveals a startling statistic: over 600 million cyber attacks are launched daily against organisations, critical infrastructure, and individuals worldwide. As cyber criminal syndicates and nation-states increasingly unite, the sophistication and volume of cyber attacks have soared. […]
Cyber Attack on Exposes Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
A recent cyber attack targeting telematics provider Microlise has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in supply chain security, disrupting tracking services for prominent clients such as DHL and Serco and exposing limited employee data. The breach, disclosed on October 31, led to a significant 16% drop in Microlise’s stock value and raised concerns about the broader implications […]
