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September 2025 Newsletter

Posted on 25 September 202525 September 2025
Welcome to our September newsletter update. Cyberattacks are on the rise! You may have seen in the news about Jaguar Land Rover being the latest “big-name” to be targeted in a cyberattack. There have been reports that although the attack was found whilst it was in progress, the impact to…

Stop Battling for Bandwidth – Take Control of your Internet Connection

Posted on 18 September 202511 September 2025
If broadband is slowing your business down, it's time to stop sharing your internet connection with everyone else. When you’re using standard broadband connectivity, if the business next door is going through a busy spell, you might end up experiencing delays to your own internet connection, slowing business down and…

It’s the Final Countdown! End of Support for Windows 10, Office 2016 and Office 2019 on 14th October

Posted on 11 September 202511 September 2025
14th October 2025 is going to be a big day for Windows and Office users, as Microsoft will be killing off support for the following: • Windows 10 (all versions) • Microsoft 365 Apps (i.e. the current version of Microsoft Office) on Windows 10 • Microsoft Office 2016 • Microsoft…

All About Yubikeys

Posted on 4 September 202511 September 2025
This week we’re having another look at Yubikeys. Cyber threats are evolving, and your security strategy should too. That’s where YubiKey comes in—a powerful, easy-to-use hardware device that adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts. What are Yubikeys? YubiKeys are literally a key-sized device, similar in size to…
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August 2025 Newsletter

Posted on 28 August 202511 September 2025
Hello, Welcome to our August newsletter update.     Protect your Business from Identity-Based Cyber Threats with Huntress ITDR Cybercriminals are evolving—and so should your defences. With over 40% of security incidents now tied to identity-based attacks, protecting your Microsoft 365 environment is no longer optional. That’s where Huntress Managed…

Outlook Enforcing Stricter Rules for Bulk Mail Senders

Posted on 21 August 202520 August 2025
As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping you informed, we wanted to share an important update regarding Outlook’s email authentication policies. Outlook announced it was to start enforcing stricter rules for bulk mail senders (over 5,000 emails per day). These rules require full compliance with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC…

Protect Your Business from Identity-Based Cyber Threats with Huntress ITDR

Posted on 14 August 20257 August 2025
Cybercriminals are evolving—and so should your defences. With over 40% of security incidents now tied to identity-based attacks, protecting your Microsoft 365 environment is no longer optional. That’s where Huntress Managed Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) comes in — a powerful, affordable solution which is available for all of…

Possible SonicWall Threat

Posted on 7 August 20257 August 2025
SonicWall are investigating potential issues with compromised access to their Gen 7 firewalls. We have been monitoring this all week. SonicWall have not released any firm information about the full resolution to this so we would recommend: Upgrading your firewall to the latest firmware, we can do this now or…
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July 2025 Newsletter

Posted on 31 July 202531 July 2025
Hello! Welcome to our July newsletter update.     The Ransomware Epidemic - What Your Business Needs to Know Ransomware continues to be one of the most disruptive threats facing businesses today. A recent global study revealed that over 70% of organisations experienced a ransomware attack in 2024, and the…

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Whether you’re after an IT strategy for your expanding business, a secure remote system for employees on the go, a new set up for your office or firewalls to keep vital assets protected from cyber criminals – we’re ready to help.

Latest News

  • September 2025 Newsletter
    Welcome to our September newsletter update. Cyberattacks are on the rise! You may have seen in the news about Jaguar Land Rover being the latest “big-name” to be targeted in a cyberattack. There have ...
  • Stop Battling for Bandwidth – Take Control of your Internet Connection
    If broadband is slowing your business down, it’s time to stop sharing your internet connection with everyone else. When you’re using standard broadband connectivity, if the business next door ...
  • It’s the Final Countdown! End of Support for Windows 10, Office 2016 and Office 2019 on 14th October
    14th October 2025 is going to be a big day for Windows and Office users, as Microsoft will be killing off support for the following: • Windows 10 (all versions) • Microsoft 365 Apps (i.e. the current ...
  • All About Yubikeys
    This week we’re having another look at Yubikeys. Cyber threats are evolving, and your security strategy should too. That’s where YubiKey comes in—a powerful, easy-to-use hardware device that adds an ...
  • August 2025 Newsletter
    Hello, Welcome to our August newsletter update.     Protect your Business from Identity-Based Cyber Threats with Huntress ITDR Cybercriminals are evolving—and so should your defences. With ...
  • Outlook Enforcing Stricter Rules for Bulk Mail Senders
    As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping you informed, we wanted to share an important update regarding Outlook’s email authentication policies. Outlook announced it was to start enforcing ...
  • Protect Your Business from Identity-Based Cyber Threats with Huntress ITDR
    Cybercriminals are evolving—and so should your defences. With over 40% of security incidents now tied to identity-based attacks, protecting your Microsoft 365 environment is no longer optional. ...
  • Possible SonicWall Threat
    SonicWall are investigating potential issues with compromised access to their Gen 7 firewalls. We have been monitoring this all week. SonicWall have not released any firm information about the full ...
  • July 2025 Newsletter
    Hello! Welcome to our July newsletter update.     The Ransomware Epidemic – What Your Business Needs to Know Ransomware continues to be one of the most disruptive threats facing ...
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