Ransomware Group members arrested as fight against Cyber Crime continues
Ransomware group members arrested – In a significant breakthrough in the fight against cyber criminals, four individuals connected to the notorious LockBit ransomware gang (who have been targeting healthcare companies recently) have been arrested as part of an international operation. This effort, led by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), highlights the ongoing commitment of […]
What to Consider When Starting a New Job in Supply Chain Management
Starting a new job is always exciting, but it can also bring new challenges, particularly in roles like supply chain management. One of the most important things to consider in this field is security—both physical and digital. As supply chains become increasingly interconnected and complex, the risks associated with cyber threats, counterfeit goods, and physical […]
How to Prevent MFA Fatigue Attacks
As organisations increasingly digitise and manage various passwords across various systems and applications, Identity and Access Management (IAM) has become a cornerstone of cybersecurity. A key component of IAM is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), a security measure that enhances login security by requiring users to verify their identity through multiple authentication factors. Unlike two-factor authentication (2FA), […]
Why it is important to know your supply chain
In today’s interconnected business landscape, the world’s largest companies are facing near-universal risks from supply chain breaches. Recent data from a report mentioned in this article reveals that the vast majority of these companies are exposed to significant threats due to their reliance on technology suppliers who have experienced cybersecurity incidents. This underscores the urgent […]
Breach costs soar as record ransomware payment made
Ransomware Payments Reach Record Highs Amid Rising Data Breach Costs Data Breach Costs Increase in the UK The average cost of a data breach in the UK surged to £3.58 million from March 2023 to February 2024, marking a 5% increase compared to the previous year. This rise reverses a previous downward trend, with the […]
Another IT Outage – Was it a Cyber Attack?
A global outage affecting widely-used Microsoft services such as email and gaming has been resolved, with the disruption traced back to a cyber attack and an insufficient defensive response. Microsoft has since stated that its planned response to DDoS amplified and made the situation worse. What caused the potential cyber attack? Initial investigations into the […]
Biggest Ransomware Payout Ever Revealed
The Dark Angels ransomware gang has set a chilling new record with a $75 million ransom payout from an undisclosed victim earlier this year, according to the latest Zscaler ThreatLabz ransomware report. This staggering amount, nearly double the previous record, underscores the escalating ransomware threat businesses face from sophisticated cyber criminal groups. For any business […]
Prolific Chinese Espionage Group Daggerfly expands its Malware Toolkit – UK Companies beware
Daggerfly, also known as Evasive Panda and Bronze Highland, has extensively updated its malware toolkit to increase its ability to target most major operating systems. The latest analysis reveals that Daggerfly now uses a shared framework to effectively target Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android operating systems. This update signifies a significant escalation in the group’s […]
Global IT Outage: Beware of Malicious Websites Offering Fixes
IT downtime is something we can help manage, but we can also have certain steps to help you through a crisis. In the digital age, a reliable MSP is integral, and that’s exactly what Neuways have a reputation for.
Biggest Microsoft Patch Tuesday in years fixes four zero-days, five critical bugs
Discover how the latest Microsoft Patch Tuesday update addresses 142 vulnerabilities, including four zero-days and five critical flaws. Essential reading for MSPs to ensure robust security measures.
