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# The Coeo Blog

## [Cyber Security Update: July 2021](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-july-2021)

As threat actors continue to find new and innovative ways to access environments, Microsoft move closer to the adoption of a Zero Trust security posture with layered and broad defences. They remain committed to sharing intelligence to protect the community.

[![Paula McDevitt](https://blog.coeo.com/hubfs/Paula%20Coeo%20circle.png)](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-july-2021)

[Paula McDevitt](https://blog.coeo.com/author/paula-mcdevitt) | July 19 , 2021 

<https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-july-2021>

## [Cyber Security Update: June 2021](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-june2021)

Microsoft have claimed that the Russian hackers behind the SolarWinds campaign ("Nobelium") have escalated their attacks on U.S. federal agencies, think tanks and non-governmental organizations as part of intelligence gathering efforts on behalf of their government. This was confirmed on Thursday..

[![Scott Ward](https://blog.coeo.com/hubfs/scott_small.png)](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-june2021)

[Scott Ward](https://blog.coeo.com/author/scott-ward) | June 10 , 2021 

<https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-june2021>

## [Cyber Security Update: May 2021](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-may2021)

As the majority of businesses in the UK are set to reopen from the COVID-19 lockdown in the next two months, a lot of businesses have to adapt to the new working environment. Many organisations are not planning to come back to full-team and full-time work in the office and, while this is a positive..

[![Daria Afanasyeva](https://blog.coeo.com/hubfs/Daria-circle.png)](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-may2021)

[Daria Afanasyeva](https://blog.coeo.com/author/daria-afanasyeva) | May 12 , 2021 

<https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-may2021>

## [Cyber Security Update: April 2021](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-april-2021)

Last month the UK government published statistics from the [2021 Cyber Security Breaches Survey](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2021/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2021) showing that 39% of businesses surveyed reported having a cyber security breach in the last 12 months - down from 46% in 2020.

[![Jessica Healey](https://blog.coeo.com/hubfs/Coeo-logo-SQ-RGB-216.png)](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-april-2021)

[Jessica Healey](https://blog.coeo.com/author/jessica-healey) | April 19 , 2021 

<https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-update-april-2021>

## [Cyber Security Monthly News – March 2021](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-march-2021)

In March’s update, within the past month we have seen [Apple users targeted by 'mysterious' malware](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56172400). Around 30,000 Mac devices that contain the M1 chip are believed to have been infected by the ‘Silver Sparrow’.

[![Matt Hurley](https://blog.coeo.com/hubfs/Matt_h_web.png)](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-march-2021)

[Matt Hurley](https://blog.coeo.com/author/matt-hurley) | March 11 , 2021 

<https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-march-2021>

## [Cyber Security Monthly News – February 2021](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-february-2021)

In February's news, the trend of medical-related cyber security incidents continues as it is found that [80% of Medtech firms have suffered a cyber attack in the last 5 years.](https://www.itpro.co.uk/network-internet/internet-of-things-iot/358560/report-companies-struggle-with-medical-device)

[![Michael Wilson](https://blog.coeo.com/hubfs/M_wilson.png)](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-february-2021)

[Michael Wilson](https://blog.coeo.com/author/michael-wilson) | February 12 , 2021 

<https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-february-2021>

## [Cyber Security Monthly News – January 2021](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-january-2021)

In January’s news, Covid-19 has brought more security risks. The Health Sector is to be on the frontline for cyber security due to the potential threats from nation states, criminal ransomware and the threat of disruption to the supply chains rolling out the vaccine. More information about the..

[![Sam Marks](https://blog.coeo.com/hubfs/SamMK.png)](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-january-2021)

[Sam Marks](https://blog.coeo.com/author/sam-marks) | January 05 , 2021 

<https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-january-2021>

## [Cyber Security Monthly News – December 2020](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-december-2020)

In December's update, we see [further stories](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55165552) of Covid-related hacking attempts as worldwide vaccination gets off the ground.

[![Matt Collins](https://blog.coeo.com/hubfs/MattCCircleLow.jpg)](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-december-2020)

[Matt Collins](https://blog.coeo.com/author/matt-collins) | December 15 , 2020 

<https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-december-2020>

## [Cyber Security Monthly News – November 2020](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-november-2020)

In November’s news, Covid-related cybercrime has driven UK attacks to a record number.

[![James McCarthy](https://blog.coeo.com/hubfs/JamesMCCircleLow.jpg)](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-november-2020)

[James McCarthy](https://blog.coeo.com/author/james-mccarthy) | November 20 , 2020 

<https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-november-2020>

## [Cyber Security Monthly News - October 2020](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-october-2020)

Many SQL Server and Windows Updates were introduced in September and early October, including the latest Cumulative Update for SQL Server 2019, which addresses the snapshot issues introduced by CU7.

[![Jake Hedges](https://blog.coeo.com/hubfs/Profile%20photos/JakeCircle.jpg)](https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-october-2020)

[Jake Hedges](https://blog.coeo.com/author/jake-hedges) | October 07 , 2020 

<https://blog.coeo.com/cyber-security-monthly-news-october-2020>

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