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The on-premise Microsoft Exchange server cyber-attack has dominated the news this week. It has affected many businesses, so make sure that you complete the software updates if you are affected. Here are this week's headlines:
Microsoft Exchange servers hit by cyber-attack
Microsoft creates industry-specific clouds for financial, non-profit and manufacturing businesses
60 % of small companies go out of business within six months after falling victim to a data breach or cyber-attack
AI to turn Word documents into PowerPoint Presentations
On-premise Microsoft Exchange servers hit by cyber-attack
If you have a on-premise Microsoft Exchange server in your office, make sure you follow Microsoft's recommended security patches ASAP - you will have been affected by HAFNIUM cyber-attack.
I can't emphasise enough - this will affect ALL businesses that use on-premise Microsoft Exchange onsite servers. The best course of action is to follow Microsoft's instructions and update your server urgently.
Get in touch with me if you have any questions or need advice: james.cash@superfast-it.com
The attacks begun on January 6th by a Chinese sponsored hacking group and have affected 60,000 businesses. The attack allows access to email accounts as well the installation of additional malware.
Source: Microsoft
Microsoft creates industry-specific clouds for financial, non-profit and manufacturing industries
Microsoft has launched cloud specific product and service bundles for the retail and healthcare sectors and plan to follow up with industry specific clouds for the financial, non-profit and manufacturing industries.
We know more than anyone, one size does not fit all when it comes to technology, so this is welcome news. The new technology bundles will take into account specific industry regulations and procedures so – we will be investigating these and informing our clients if they can benefit from these new packages once they go live.
Source: Computer Weekly
60% of small companies go out of business within six months after falling victim to a data breach or cyber-attack
The headline says it all. My guidance is: proactive is better than reactive when it comes to cybersecurity.
Let me know if you need help refine your cybersecurity strategy.
Source: Security Today
AI to turn Word documents into PowerPoint Presentations
The very clever people at Microsoft are using AI to turn Word documents into PowerPoint presentations. Eventually, anyone will be able to turn a word document into a presentation. It is still in testing, so not available just yet, but this could prove to be very useful in the future.
Source: PC World
No more passwords
If you didn’t know already, Microsoft is pushing towards a no password future. Here is one example. We expect to see a ‘no password’ start to become mainstream over the next few years.
Source: Target Tech
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