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.
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.
Cyber security services 32 articles
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.
1 Jun 2026
Password Manager Dashlane Suspends Accounts After Brute-Force Attacks
Learn how to protect your UK small business from brute-force attacks, like the recent Dashlane incident. Discover essential strategies including MFA, strong passwords, and account lockout policies.
1 Jun 2026
Microsoft Fixes KB5089549 Windows Security Update Install Issues
Microsoft fixed the KB5089549 update issue. UK SMEs: learn how to verify the fix and implement robust patch management for better cyber security and compliance.
20 May 2026
Top Cyber Agency's GitHub Blunder: Lessons for UK SMEs
Learn from a top cyber agency's GitHub blunder. Discover practical steps for UK SMEs to secure repositories, manage credentials, and prevent data breaches and hefty GDPR fines.
13 May 2026
Microsoft Tackles 17 Critical Flaws in May Patch Tuesday Update
Understand the critical importance of Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates for UK SMEs. Get practical advice on managing patches to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance.
28 Apr 2026
AI Havoc: Company Database Erased in 9 Seconds (2026)
Learn how to protect your UK SME from AI risks after a database was erased in 9 seconds. Discover practical steps for secure AI deployment, robust backups, and human oversight.
20 Apr 2026
UK Finance Sector Rattled by Mythos AI Model Concerns: 2026 Update
UK SMEs: Learn how to manage "black box" AI risks from the Mythos model concerns. Implement robust digital governance, audit your tech, and ensure human oversight.
7 Apr 2026
Axios npm Supply Chain Compromise: What UK Businesses Need to Know in 2026
Learn how the Axios npm supply chain compromise impacts UK SMEs. Discover practical steps to protect your business from software supply chain attacks, including SBOMs, SCA tools, and MFA.
7 Apr 2026
GPUBreach Attack 2026: How GPU Memory is the New Frontier
Understand GPUBreach attacks and how GPU memory is exploited. Learn the risks for UK SMEs and get practical steps to protect your business from this emerging cyber threat.
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