23 Oct 2026
AI-driven Nation-State Campaign Using ARTEX: A Threat to UK SMEs
Microsoft reports AI-driven, large-scale nation-state campaign using ARTEX, risking supply chain compromise. Learn what this means for UK SMEs.
Cyber Security
Practical security for businesses that do not have an IT department: email spoofing, phishing, ransomware, MFA, backups and the settings we fix most often when we audit a new client. Written by the engineers who do the work, with no scare tactics.
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21 Oct 2026
Critical PHP security update: what UK small businesses should do this week
The NCSC has warned about two critical flaws in PHP, the software behind most WordPress sites. Here's what it means for your business and what to check.
19 Oct 2026
Microsoft 365 Supply Chain Attack: What the ConnectWise Breach Means for UK SMEs
ConnectWise Cloud Backup (formerly SkyKick) has been hit by a supply chain attack. Learn how hackers used app identities to breach Microsoft 365 tenants and how to secure your business.
14 Oct 2026
Hirudo Android Malware: Protect Your Business from App Hijacking
Hirudo Android malware replaces banking apps to evade security checks and steal credentials. Learn how this affects UK businesses.
23 Sept 2026
Patch Management: What We Patch, How Fast, and the Updates Everyone Forgets
Learn how Black Sheep Support's patch management protects your business by quickly updating OS, drivers, and crucial third-party software within 14 days.
22 Sept 2026
Get IT Security Right, Keep Business Moving: What M&S, Co-op, JLR and The Farmer's Dog Teach Every Business
Learn from M&S, Co-op, and JLR cyberattacks. Discover how to protect your business with robust IT security, account recovery, and operational resilience strategies.
31 Aug 2026
Manchester Airports Hack: What Your Business Needs to Know
Learn from the Manchester Airports hack. Discover essential cybersecurity steps for UK SMEs, including MFA, backups, and training, to protect your business from data breaches.
12 Aug 2026
Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday: 421 Bugs and a North Korean Attack
Essential guide for UK SMEs on effective Microsoft patch management. Learn how to protect your business from cyber attacks, ensure compliance and maintain continuity.
10 Jul 2026
Vulnerability Scanning for Small Business: A UK SME Guide to Prioritising Risk
Learn how vulnerability scanning protects UK SMEs. Understand the difference between internal and external scans and how to prioritised fixes by exploitability.
6 Jul 2026
How to Stop Email Forwarding to External Addresses in Microsoft 365
Stop data theft and invoice fraud by disabling automatic external email forwarding in Microsoft 365. A technical guide for UK SMEs to secure their mailboxes.
26 Jun 2026
What to Do When Microsoft Defender Raises an Alert: A Guide for UK SMEs
Learn what to do when Microsoft Defender raises an alert. Understand severities, device isolation, and effective incident response for UK SMEs.
15 Jun 2026
Passkeys for Business: Phishing-Resistant MFA for UK SMEs
Discover how passkeys for business offer superior phishing-resistant MFA, enhancing security for UK SMEs using Microsoft 365. Learn about deployment and benefits.
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