Following on from our recent article about Generative AI and ChatGPT, concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on cyber security continue to increase. This has been emphasised by the NCSC’s (National Cyber Security Centre’s) recent warning to businesses concerning prompt injection attacks.  

We are seeing more and more MSP's offering Penetration Testing Services to their clients. Whilst we obviously advocate strengthening the security of an organisation, we would always recommend third-party penetration testing for effective testing remediation and advice.

This week it was reported that Capita would face up to 25 million in costs as a result of a widely reported cyber-attack in April 2023. This caused significant disruption to its client’s critical systems and users, among them public sector bodies such as the NHS, schools, local councils, the military, and GPs.

In the realm of digital security, the Western Digital MyCloud PR4100 NAS (Network Attached Storage) device is widely utilized for data storage and sharing. However, a recent discovery by our expert cyber consultancy has exposed a critical vulnerability that demands immediate attention.

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vigilance is paramount to safeguarding digital infrastructure. A recent discovery, tracked as CVE-2023-38034, has cast a spotlight on the vulnerabilities that exist within the DHCP Client function of UniFi Access Points and Switches.

In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become paramount for businesses of all sizes. Protecting sensitive data, safeguarding against cyber threats, and maintaining operational continuity are essential for success.

PureCyber is delighted to announce a new multi-year partnership with Swansea City FC which will see them become the club’s official Cyber Security Partner. 

The multi-year deal will see the partnership exist until the end of the 2025-26 season, with branding visible within the Swansea.com Stadium on match days. 

The PureCyber team are seeing increasing rates of MFA Hijacking, please see updates and advice below to improve your MFA function.

Several solar power monitoring systems are facing a significant risk due to a trio of critical vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution (RCE). These vulnerabilities have exposed hundreds of systems to potential exploitation.

Cisco has issued a recent warning to its customers regarding a significant vulnerability that has been discovered in its Nexus 9000 series switches.

In today's interconnected world, where digital technology plays a crucial role in every industry, the manufacturing sector in Wales is not immune to cyber risks.

Cyber security experts and the leading global accountancy body are working together to increase awareness and understanding of IT security issues among UK businesses and the accountancy sector.

Due to the widespread transition to hybrid and remote working, and the major financial transactions that law firms manage, The NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) has recently issued a cyber security warning to law practices of all sizes.

Today is SME day, which aims to raise awareness of the significant contribution of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) around the world. 

MSMEs account for 90% of businesses, 60 to 70% of employment and 50% of GDP worldwide.

The Football Association of Wales and PureCyber have joined together in an exciting partnership. 

A critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) security vulnerability in Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls has been discovered by a security researcher at Lexo Security. The flaw, identified as CVE-2023-27997, can be exploited prior to authentication on any SSL VPN appliance.

As AI technology and its potential benefits for businesses develop, so does the threat of malicious actors using artificial intelligence in ever more sophisticated attacks. Businesses need to be aware of these threats to protect their cyber security now and in a future AI driven world.  

As part of its ongoing cyber awareness campaign, The NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) have launched a Cyber Action Plan self-assessment tool to help small organisations identify cyber security vulnerabilities, and practice effective governance.

Anxiety and its causes are not always easy to explain, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be discussed in the workplace. Over 8 million people in the UK experience some type of anxiety disorder every year.

Cyber security consultancy PureCyber has joined forces with Manufacturing Wales to help strengthen the sector’s response to cyber-crime, becoming its official cyber partner.