The M&S Cyber Attack Started With a Phone Call

The cyber attack on M&S cost over £100 million and started with a phone call, not a technical exploit. Here is what UK small businesses need to know about social engineering attacks, and what to do to protect yours.

July 29, 2026

Security Updates & Threats
The M&S Cyber Attack Started With a Phone Call
AI-Powered Cyber Attacks: The Dark Side of AI

Every so often a technology story sounds like science fiction. This week’s is a good example: one of the world’s biggest AI...

July 28, 2026

Security Updates & Threats
AI-Powered Cyber Attacks: The Dark Side of AI
Microsoft 365 Prices Just Changed: What You Need to Know

Microsoft raised prices across its 365 business plans on 1 July 2026. Find out what changed, what new security features are now bundled in, and how to make sure you are not paying more than you need to.

July 27, 2026

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Microsoft 365 Prices Just Changed: What You Need to Know
Critical SharePoint Flaw Being Actively Exploited

A critical vulnerability in on-premises SharePoint Server is being actively exploited in the wild. If your business runs SharePoint Server 2016, 2019, or Subscription Edition, here is what to do right now.

July 26, 2026

Security Updates & Threats
Critical SharePoint Flaw Being Actively Exploited
Fortinet FortiSandbox: Critical Flaws Now Exploited

Three critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiSandbox are being actively exploited. CISA added them to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 16 July 2026. Here is what you need to check.

July 25, 2026

Security Updates & Threats
Fortinet FortiSandbox: Critical Flaws Now Exploited
New UK Data Law Is Live: What Your Business Must Do

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2026 came into force on 19 June. It introduces a new legal duty for every UK business to handle data protection complaints formally. Here is what changed and the practical steps you need to take.

July 24, 2026

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New UK Data Law Is Live: What Your Business Must Do
wp2shell: Why Patching WordPress Just Became Urgent

A serious WordPress security flaw is being actively exploited right now, and if you run a WordPress website it is worth five...

July 23, 2026

Security Updates & Threats
wp2shell: Why Patching WordPress Just Became Urgent
NCSC and Global Allies Expose Russian FSB Router Attacks: What UK Businesses Need to Do Now

The NCSC and 18 global agencies have exposed Russian FSB attacks on poorly configured routers. Here is what UK businesses must do now, and how System Force IT can help.

July 22, 2026

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NCSC and Global Allies Expose Russian FSB Router Attacks: What UK Businesses Need to Do Now