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Tech Industry Roundup November 1st 2024
Apple’s Hardware Parade, Google’s AI Flex, and More This week in tech: Apple paraded new gadgets, Microsoft threw shade at Google, and AMD got ready to challenge Nvidia. Let’s dive into the highlights. Microsoft Points Fingers at Google Microsoft accused Google of playing dirty in Europe. Google allegedly used the Open Cloud Coalition as a … Read more
The Risks of Unvetted Offshore IT Support – A Cautionary Tale
You hire an IT contractor. Then, you discover they’re actually a North Korean hacker. They are stealing company data while sending cheerful updates. That’s precisely what occurred recently. It reminds us all of the growing risks linked to offshore IT support. It also highlights the dangers of unvetted employees. At Equate Group, we take these … Read more
Windows 11: Time to Dump Your Old PC and Upgrade
If you’re still running Windows 7, 8.1, or something even older, it’s time to face the facts. Microsoft wants you to upgrade not just your operating system. They want you to upgrade your hardware too. Windows 11 demands it. The days of squeezing every last bit of life out of your old PC are over. … Read more
How to Fix DrayTek Routers Security Flaws Immediately
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
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
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.
Why Cybersecurity is a Business Imperative in 2024: Start with Cyber Essentials
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
Microsoft September 2024 Patch Tuesday: What You Need to Know
Microsoft’s September 2024 Patch Tuesday update has just arrived, addressing 79 vulnerabilities across a range of services and applications, including four zero-day exploits currently active in the wild. These vulnerabilities pose immediate risks to users, so patching them should be a top priority for all IT professionals. Key Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Why It Matters The nature … Read more
The Ministry of Defence Data Breach: What It Means for National Security and the Wake-Up Call We’ve Been Ignoring
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