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Secora Consulting’s blog is a mixture of news and developments in the security world and technical breakdowns of our services. Bookmark this page to stay informed.

Cybersecurity News

This Week in Cybersecurity: Looking Back at Week 18

In this weeks news, a series of serious cybersecurity incidents have affected major organisations across retail, enterprise software, and national infrastructure. From attempted breaches at the Co-operative Group to a high-impact ransomware attack on Marks and Spencer. At the same time, critical vulnerabilities in widely used platforms like SAP NetWeaver, Commvault, and SonicWall have been actively exploited, placing pressure on businesses to respond rapidly and reinforce their defences. Co-op Shuts Down IT Systems to Contain Cyberattack Attempt The Co-operative Group has taken precautionary measures by shutting down parts of its IT infrastructure following an attempted cyberattack, making it the second major UK retailer affected by cyber threats in recent days, after Marks & Spencer.

Cybersecurity News

This Week in Cybersecurity: Looking Back at Week 17

This week’s cybersecurity highlights include a supply chain attack compromising Ripple’s xrpl.js npm package, and a cyberattack on Marks and Spencer disrupting online orders and in-store payments. A critical Commvault vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote code execution, while deleted GitHub files continue to expose sensitive data. The UK ICO fined Advanced £3.07 million over a ransomware breach affecting health records. Microsoft patched Remote Desktop freezes in Windows 11 and Server 2025, and Google dropped Chrome’s standalone cookie prompt.

Cybersecurity News

This Week in Cybersecurity: Looking Back at Week 16

Week 16 has been packed with critical cybersecurity developments, highlighting growing threats and major defensive efforts across the industry. A severe vulnerability in Apache Roller risks persistent unauthorised access, while SonicWall’s SMA100 suffers from an OS command injection flaw. Microsoft’s April Patch Tuesday addressed over 130 vulnerabilities, including a WinRAR bug that bypasses Windows security warnings and a critical Erlang/OTP SSH flaw allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. Meanwhile, a new variant of the BrickStorm malware is actively targeting Windows systems.

Cybersecurity News

This Week in Cybersecurity: Looking Back at Week 15

This Weeks Headlines WhatsApp Vulnerability Allowed Remote Code Execution on Windows PCs Microsoft Patches 125 Flaws, Including Actively Exploited Windows CLFS Vulnerability Fortinet Urges FortiSwitch Upgrades to Patch Critical Admin Password Vulnerability CrushFTP File Transfer Vulnerability Exploited by Ransomware Group PoisonSeed Exploits CRM Credentials to Launch Cryptocurrency Seed Phrase Attacks Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Network Configuration Operators Group High Court Dismisses Judicial Review Over HSE Ransomware Data Breach WhatsApp Vulnerability Allowed Remote Code Execution on Windows PCs Meta has patched a critical vulnerability in WhatsApp for Windows, identified as CVE-2025-30401, which could have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on users’ devices.

Cybersecurity News

This Week in Cybersecurity: Looking Back at Week 14

This Weeks Headlines Oracle Reports Second Cybersecurity Breach Hackers Exploit Legacy Stripe API to Validate Stolen Credit Cards UK Software Provider Fined £3M Over Ransomware Attack That Exposed Customer Data Hackers Exploit WordPress MU-Plugins Feature to Conceal Malware in Compromised Sites BlackLock Ransomware Operators Exposed After Leaking Their Own Decryption Keys Google Patches ‘ImageRunner’ Vulnerability in Cloud Run Oracle Reports Second Cybersecurity Breach Oracle has informed clients of a second cybersecurity breach within a month, where a hacker accessed a legacy system and stole old customer log-in credentials.

Penetration Test

What to Expect from a Penetration Test Report

Penetration testing is a crucial component of any organisation’s cybersecurity strategy, helping businesses to identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by attackers. But once the testing is complete, what comes next? How do you interpret the findings, how should you prepare for a re-test of the big issues discovered and what should you expect from a penetration test report? Navigating Your Penetration Testing Report Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or new to the world of cybersecurity, understanding the structure and significance of a pen testing report will help you make informed decisions and take actionable steps toward protecting your systems from potential threats.