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28/11/2017

users are advised to set a password as soon as possible to protect against this .

Apple, this is bad – like Windows 95 bad – but there is a workaround to kill the bug

26/10/2017

New threat discovered, named . Low discovery rates in the UK and ESET users are already protected.

Kiev metro and several other Ukrainian transport and government facilities have suffered a cyberattack that has also seen organizations in Russia affected.

18/09/2017

has been compromised, it seems to have only affected the 32-bit version of v5.33. Updating the the latest version should remove the malware. If you need any help in identifying your version or removal then please let us know.

Version 5.33 of the CCleaner app offered for download between August 15 and September 12 was modified to include the Floxif malware.

27/06/2017

New is spreading, everyone should have already patched/disabled SMBv1 after the spread some weeks back, if you are unsure then contact us. Ensure you have valid backups in place.

Another major cyberattack, using "Petya" ransomware this time, has struck companies and government agencies in Europe and the United States, just weeks after the WannaCry attack.

23/06/2017

customers are urged to change their default passwords on the , good practice for other devices too!

Warning comes after Which? research finds Virgin Media Super Hub 2 router could be vulnerable to hacking, unless your default password is changed

13/05/2017

A message from about :

ESET’s network protection module was already blocking attempts to exploit the leaked vulnerability at the network level before this particular malware was even created. ESET increased the protection level by adding detection for this specific threat as Win32/Filecoder.WannaCryptor.D; first detected in the 15404 VSDs, released May-12-2017, 13:20 CEST (UTC/GMT +02:00). Prior to that, ESET LiveGrid protected against this particular attack starting around 11:26AM CEST.

13/05/2017

has spread across the world since yesterday. A kill switch has been activated to slow the spread but it is still important to be extra vigilant.

Tips on preventing infection:
- Make sure your operating system is up to date, this is particularly important if using , you can do this by running Windows Update. If you are using windows or then you are advised to upgrade to a newer version as these are out of mainstream support.

- Install a comprehensive antivirus/antimalware suite with realtime protection, free antivirus are not as effective and the threat landscape has evolved to such a point that security is vital. Contact us if you need help with this, software is on promotion at the moment.

- Do not open suspicious emails! You may receive infected emails from known contacts, these emails often contain an attachment or an internet link, if you are not expecting these emails then do not open them unless you verify they are legitimate.

- your data! This is something that many people take for granted until they lose their data through hardware failure or infection. There are plenty of options for this, the most effective is an automated cloud backup. It is a good idea to use so in the event of an infection that is then backed up, you can retrieve an older, clean version of the file. Contact us if you need help with this.

Ransomware called WannaCryptor spread rapidly around the world today, encrypting files in as many as 100 countries by using the leaked NSA eternalblue SMB exploit.

11/05/2017

Bad news for some users, doesn't seem to be intentional but still dangerous. Check the link for a list of affected models.

That fancy new HP Elite laptop you just bought? It may be silently recording every keystroke.

21/12/2016

Our offices are now closed until Monday 9th January. We hope you all have a great Christmas break, see you in the New Year!

15/12/2016

Another in 2013 compromised 1 billion accounts. Regularly check all your email accounts here: https://haveibeenpwned.com

Yahoo has suffered another hack. The company disclosed today that it has discovered a breach of more than one billion user accounts that occurred in August..

13/12/2016

users reporting network connectivity issues this week, usually "invalid IP Configuration". Contact us if you need any assistance.

13/12/2016

Warning about budget chargers which are a fire hazard. Stresses the importance of genuine or licensed parts and accessories.

POUNDWORLD have been ordered to pay £190,000 in fines for selling faulty phone chargers with fake safety certificates – and thousands of shoppers could be at risk in the run up to Christmas. …