Cybersecurity

October 2024 Patch Tuesday: Critical Security Updates and Zero-Days

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This years October Patch Tuesday delivers a crucial update. Microsoft is addressing 118 vulnerabilities across its platforms. Five of these are zero-days, which are actively exploited flaws requiring urgent attention. As organisations face increasing cyber threats, this month’s updates underscore the importance of maintaining a robust patching routine. Remember Patch Tuesday always proceeds Exploit Wednesday … Read more

How to Fix DrayTek Routers Security Flaws Immediately

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Serious DrayTek security flaws found in Vigor routers. Update firmware now to protect your network. Contact Equate for expert help securing your business.

Over 700,000 DrayTek routers have major security flaws. These flaws put your network at serious risk. Attackers can easily take control if you don’t act now. In today’s world, secure networks are a must. You need to fix these issues fast. The DrayTek Router Vulnerabilities There are 14 flaws in DrayTek routers. Hackers can use … Read more

Apple Ignored Security Warnings: macOS Sequoia Update Breaks Major Cybersecurity Tools

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Apple Ignored Security Warnings: macOS Sequoia Update Breaks Major Cybersecurity Tools

Apple’s new macOS Sequoia, the latest operating system update, has arrived with all the bells and whistles you’d expect. But while users are excited about the shiny new features and enhanced security, many cybersecurity professionals are clutching their heads in frustration. Why? Because this update is wreaking havoc on third-party security tools that businesses rely … Read more

TfL Cyber Attack: The Hidden Costs and Why It’s Time for a Cyber Reality Check

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Discover how TfL's cyber attack highlights the hidden costs of in-person password resets for 30,000 employees and what it means for small businesses. Learn how Cyber Essentials can protect your business from costly disruptions.

TfL faced a costly cyber attack despite a £214 million tech budget, necessitating in-person password resets for 30,000 employees, causing significant productivity and financial losses. The breach delayed contactless payments at 47 stations. This incident underscores the vulnerabilities of smaller businesses, emphasizing the importance of Cyber Essentials certification for effective, affordable cyber protection.

8 Tips for Safeguarding Your Gadgets While Traveling

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Traveling with technology has become a necessity. Whether for work, communication, or entertainment, we rely heavily on our devices. But traveling exposes these gadgets to various risks. Theft, damage, and loss are common concerns.  We’ve put together some helpful tips to mitigate the risk of any tech mishaps on your next trip. Follow these eight … Read more

Why Cybersecurity is a Business Imperative in 2024: Start with Cyber Essentials

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Cybersecurity is more than an IT issue—it's a business-critical strategy. Start with Cyber Essentials certification and protect your business from common threats. Learn how Equate helps companies build cyber resilience.

Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical issue anymore—it’s a business-critical concern. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 confirms that businesses in every sector are increasingly vulnerable, with half of all UK businesses reporting some form of cyber attack in the past year. What’s even more concerning is that many business leaders still perceive cybersecurity as an … Read more

The UK’s New Cybersecurity Bill: Bold Ideas, but Where’s the Bite?

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Visualization of the UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, showing a cybersecurity operations room with personnel monitoring a large digital map of the UK, warning alerts for a breach, and a hacker silhouette, representing the urgency for stronger board-level accountability and robust cybersecurity measures.

/ The UK government has introduced its shiny new Cyber Security and Resilience (CSR) Bill, aimed at safeguarding critical infrastructure from the ever-evolving cybercrime landscape. It sounds promising—like a step in the right direction. But, as with many cybersecurity regulations, it’s the details (or lack thereof) that tell the real story. Promising, But Vague The … Read more

The Ministry of Defence Data Breach: What It Means for National Security and the Wake-Up Call We’ve Been Ignoring

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Ah, another day, another cybersecurity breach—and this time, it’s not some private company handling your online shopping data, but the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). Yes, you read that correctly: the very institution responsible for defending the nation has found itself vulnerable to a cyberattack. But before we throw our hands up in despair (or … Read more