In May's Cyber Security news, we are flushed with stories around the current Pandemic situation. With reports of hacking, as well as addressing concerns for the impact of Coronavirus on data privacy and security, the current global situation is dominating this category of the news like many others.

Additionally, we have included both SQL Server and Windows security updates which have been released over the past month.

SQL Server Updates:

• Cumulative Update 20 for SQL Server 2017
• Cumulative Update 4 for SQL Server 2019

Windows Updates:

The security vulnerabilities addressed for Microsoft products and services in April can be found through their Security Update Guide here.

From the web:

• Impact of COVID-19 on data privacy and security
• HMRC shuts down almost 300 COVID-19 phishing scam sites
• Global Firms cut IT security budgets due to COVID-19
• NHSX contact-tracing app reportedly failed cyber security tests