Solutions4IT

22/10/2026

At the time of writing this, it'll be no shock to most to hear that there has been an officially recognised "global cyber-security issue" surrounding a critical security flaw in PHP, and that in the UK, 32 .GOV services are unavailable to fix said flaw. We're not aiming to fearmonger, but we felt it was important to highlight the importance of this to businesses as well. As of right now, no documented breaches have occurred as result of this vulnerability, but it can't hurt to take precautions.

Here are our recommendations:

1. Contact your website developer or hosting provider
Ask whether your website uses an affected version of PHP and whether any immediate action is required. They should be able to establish what software your website runs and whether it needs updating.

2. Check for available security updates
If your website is affected, ensure the appropriate security patches are applied in line with the official PHP security guidance. Updates should be tested and deployed appropriately rather than applied blindly to a live production environment.

3. Review your website’s security
Make sure your website’s content management system, plugins, themes and other server-side components are supported and up to date. These are separate considerations, but they form part of the wider security picture.

4. Monitor for suspicious activity
Where appropriate, review available security logs, hosting alerts and web application firewall reports for unusual activity. If you suspect a compromise, investigate it rather than assuming that an update alone resolves the issue.

5. Make sure your backups are usable
Recent, reliable backups can help with recovery if something goes wrong. Ensure they are stored securely and that you know how to restore your website if necessary.

16/10/2026

Positive news for all who want to see AI regulated more securely! OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will start leaving invisible watermarks in its generated content. This is exclusive to the EU currently, but certainly has scope to expand. Why did it get put in place, what does it mean for us? You can find out in our blog https://www.solutions4it.co.uk/chatgpt-watermark-generated-text/

09/10/2026

Here's one you might have not known about: Pixnapping. Discovered by researchers in the University of Calafornia, this attack can bypass browser protections, and even 2FA codes from Google Authenticator. Take a look so you can stay cyber aware

👉https://www.solutions4it.co.uk/new-cyber-attack-pixnapping/

18/09/2026

"Hey Siri, Ask Copilot"

If you haven't heard, Apple have recently announced that Apple CarPlay is now assisted by Microsoft Copilot, so, even in your car, you can have your AI assistant on hand.

Here's our blog on it if you want to check out the feature set, and ways you can use this, in the workplace.

https://www.solutions4it.co.uk/hey-siri-ask-copilot/

10/09/2026

We're excited to officially introduce our first YouTube video on our new channel, Business Tech Explained

We made this channel to share our industry experience and advice when it comes to all-things-IT, in a straight-talking (and non-boring!) fashion.

Our first video features Mat, as he breaks down Cyber Essentials. What is it? And the golden question, why should you care about it? 🤔

If that sounds good to you, stay tuned, because from now on, we will be releasing weekly uploads to YouTube!

https://youtu.be/h53CBDV9WSI

Business Tech Explained is a channel owned by Solutions 4 IT. We are a Managed IT Service Provider in the West Midlands that has operated for over 27 years! As such, we made this channel to share our experience in the industry and explain everything IT in a fun, straight-talking style.

04/09/2026

When WFH or remotely, make sure to avoid these common security risks!

❌ Using public Wi-Fi for confidential tasks

❌ Leaving work devices unlocked and unattended

❌ Sharing work files through personal email or cloud apps

❌ Ignoring software/security updates

28/08/2026

source: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-20252026/cyber-security-breaches-survey-20252026

21/08/2026

Did you know that Phishing was the origin behind 88% of the UKs Cyber Attacks from 2025-2026?

That is 88% of approximately 612,000 UK businesses, which is still over half a million (538,560)

Phishing hasn't gone away; if anything, it's become more advanced, thanks to AI exploitation. So, make sure to not rule out Phishing as a relevant threat!

14/08/2026

Did you know?
UK SMEs lose on average ~ 19 hours of productivity a year, due to unplanned IT downtime.

🔹 That’s equivalent to roughly £7,500 a year.
🔹 In some cases, a single major IT outage can cost tens of thousands of pounds or more.

Investing in reliable IT systems isn’t just a cost off your bottom line — it’s there to protect your bottom line.

31/07/2026

Spoiler for what's coming in the near-future? 👀