07/11/2023
LockBit affiliates exploiting “Citrix Bleed” vulnerability (CVE-2023-4966) – Action Recommended

Summary: Our Security Partner (Secureworks Counter Threat Unit researchers) are aware of at least two incidents where affiliates of the LockBit ransomware group have exploited the Citrix Bleed vulnerability (CVE-2023-4966) to access environments. It is… More »

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18/10/2023
Cisco IOS XE vulnerability (CVE-2023-20198) in active exploitation – Action Recommended

Summary: On October 16, 2023, Cisco disclosed a critical privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2023-20198) that affects the web user interface (web UI) used in Cisco IOS XE software. Cisco observed this vulnerability being actively exploited since… More »

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02/08/2023
NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway vulnerabilities in active exploitation – Action Recommended

Summary: On July 18, 2023, Citrix disclosed multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-3519, CVE-2023-3466, CVE-2023-3467) that impact NetScaler ADC (formerly Citrix ADC) and NetScaler Gateway (formerly Citrix Gateway). Only customer-managed platforms are affected. CVE-2023-3519 is under active exploitation… More »

Service Updates
13/06/2023
AI – Artificial Intelligence in Education

Why has AI suddenly become a hot topic? Why should schools be interested and/or concerned? The NEN (National Education Network) have developed a broad overview of AI and the potential challenges for the education sector.… More »

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02/06/2023
Critical MOVEit Transfer vulnerability in active exploitation – Action Recommended

Summary: On May 31, 2023, Progress Software disclosed a critical vulnerability that impacts the MOVEit Transfer web application, which transfers files. Exploitation can lead to the deployment of a web shell and exfiltration of data.… More »

Service Updates
22/05/2023
Cybersecurity in Schools

In todays digital age, cybersecurity is an increasingly critical concern for schools and colleges. As schools rely more on technology to enhance learning. They also become more vulnerable to cyber threats. Why is Cyber security… More »

News & Blog
19/04/2023
Critical and High Vulnerabilities in PaperCut – Actively Exploited

Summary: As identified by Jisc, one of our trusted support partners a pair of vulnerabilities have been identified in PaperCut MF/NG print solutions. ZDI-CAN-18987 allows an attacker to bypass authentication on a vulnerable PaperCut Application… More »

Service Updates
15/03/2023
Financial BEC through M365 AiTM Attack

Summary: Our Security Partner, Jisc is currently investigating multiple incidents of business email compromise (BEC) leading to financial fraud. These incidents are targeting both high-value and lower-level user accounts with particular focus on those linked… More »

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07/02/2023
Cyber Security Schools Audit

In May 2022, 805 schools across the United Kingdom took part in the second nationwide audit of cybersecurity in schools. The Audit was run in partnership between the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC, part of… More »

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