This week in IT and cyber security: 31 Oct – 6 Nov 2026

It has been a busy week on the System Force blog, covering everything from urgent browser vulnerabilities to practical cloud migration guidance for UK small businesses.

Chrome and Edge Zero-Day: Update Your Browsers Now

A critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-85046) affecting both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge is already being actively exploited in the wild. If your team uses either browser – and the chances are they do – this is one update you cannot afford to delay. Read the full post.

September Patch Tuesday: Nine Critical Microsoft Fixes

Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday delivered nine critical fixes, targeting serious vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, and other core Microsoft products. We broke down what SMBs need to prioritise and how to make sure your systems are covered before attackers take advantage. Read the full post.

Phishing: Spot It, Understand It, Stop It

Phishing remains one of the most common ways attackers get into business networks, so this week we published three in-depth guides to help your team stay vigilant. We covered how to spot a phishing email, how to recognise a phishing campaign, and six practical ways to stay safe from phishing attacks. Whether you share these with your team or use them to inform your security training, they are well worth bookmarking.

Advantages of UK Cyber Essentials Certification

Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed scheme that helps businesses defend against the most common cyber threats, and in this post we set out the real-world benefits of achieving certification. From reducing your cyber risk to unlocking government contracts, it is a practical step that many Gloucestershire SMBs are still not taking. Read the full post.

Cloud vs. On-Premises: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Deciding whether to keep your IT infrastructure on-site or move it to the cloud is one of the bigger decisions a growing SMB faces. Our latest guide walks through the trade-offs on cost, control, security, and scalability so you can make a genuinely informed choice. Read the full post.

Cloud Integration for Small Enterprises

Moving to the cloud is one thing – making all your systems work together is another. This post explored how cloud integration, connecting your cloud tools, data, and workflows into a coherent whole, can transform day-to-day IT operations for smaller businesses. Read the full post.

If anything in this week’s round-up has sparked a question, or you would like to talk through what any of it means for your business, our team is always happy to help – get in touch.