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 resolution to this so we would recommend: Upgrading your firewall to the latest firmware, we can do this now or…
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 businesses today. A recent global study revealed that over 70% of organisations experienced a ransomware attack in 2024, and the…
Weak Password Allowed Hackers to Sink a 158-Year-Old Company
You may have seen the BBC Panorama episode which was shown earlier this week about cybercrime. The programme followed the story of KNP, a 158 year old Northamptonshire transport company, where one password is all it took for a ransomware gang to destroy the company and put 700 people out…
The Ransomware Epidemic – What Your Business Needs To Know
This week we’re looking at ransomware which 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 landscape is evolving faster than ever. New research has revealed the scale of…
Less than 100 days to go! End of Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 on 14th October
Support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 will end on October 14, 2025 and there will be no extension and no extended security updates. All of your Office 2016 and Office 2019 apps will continue to function. However, you could expose yourself to serious and potentially harmful security risks. …
6 Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Small Business Owners from Microsoft
This week we’ve got some cybersecurity tips for small business owners from Microsoft. In today’s digital world, protecting your business from cyber threats is just as important as locking your front door. Whether you're running a retail shop, a consultancy, or a growing e-commerce brand, cybercriminals are always on the…
June 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to our June newsletter update. Welcoming Local Students This week we have welcomed a student from The Valley Leadership Academy to NCS IT HQ for a week of work experience. Jack has worked with all of the various departments of our business including our helpdesk technicians, sales team…