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Log4j: update before it’s too late

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Just when you thought 2021 was done throwing curveballs at us, along comes one of the biggest cybersecurity vulnerabilities in recent memory. Log4j is a piece of open-source software, which has been incorporated into many software apps. Recently it was discovered that Log4j could be exploited to bypass the usual authentication processes and give cyber […]

Google Chrome releases critical security updates for its Chrome browser

Google Chrome releases critical security updates for its Chrome browser

Google has released critical security updates for all Google Chrome users on Windows, Mac and Linux desktops and laptops. These security updates to address two security vulnerabilities on 17 June 2021. If these updates are not applied then hackers could exploit the vulnerabilities to gain access to your device. CyberGuru’s managed services clients will receive […]

Where to from here with Microsoft Windows 10 updates?

Where to from here with Microsoft Windows 10 updates?

It has been over five years since Microsoft launched the original release of Windows 10 and there have been many improvements over this time. Announced that it would be the “last ever version of Windows”, Microsoft have provided regular Feature Updates, generally a few times a year, bringing new features and enhancements, as well as […]

What does the Microsoft Exchange Server hack mean for Microsoft customers?

What does the Microsoft Exchange Server hack mean for Microsoft customers?

In the past few weeks, you may have read news of Microsoft Exchange servers being hacked by state-sponsored actors. It has come to light that four previously unidentified vulnerabilities had been identified and were being exploited by hackers in widespread attacks. What does this mean for businesses and personal users? To understand the impact, we […]

Apple urges iPhone and iPad users to update their operating systems

Apple urges iPhone and iPad users to update their operating systems

Apple is urging all iPhone and iPad users to update their operating systems following the discovery of three security flaws in iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. While Apple has not gone into details of the flaws, it did warn that the flaws “may have been actively exploited”. Whilst generally CyberGuru does not support Apple devices, […]

The new Windows 10 May 2020 Update is finally here!

The new Windows 10 May 2020 Update is finally here!

It’s finally here: the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. Also known as Windows 10 version 2004, the latest update is packed with features to improve the security and functionality of Windows 10. Microsoft have undertaken an unprecedented testing regime to ensure it delivers the most stable and functional version of Windows to date. Early reviews […]

The Windows 10 November 2019 Update has been released!

Windows 10 November 2019 Update

Microsoft has just released the newest feature update to Windows 10, known as the November 2019 Update or as 1909, which includes the latest features and security updates. The Windows 10 November 2019 Update introduces some modest new features include: being able to create a calendar entry directly from the Taskbar integrating Windows Search to […]

Running a WordPress website? It’s time update your PHP!

Running a WordPress website? It’s time upgrade your PHP!

If you have a website, it will likely be running WordPress. Behind this, PHP is a coding language used by WordPress and other applications used on the Web. What does the upgrade mean to those of us who are not programmers? One of the biggest reasons to make the upgrade is that improves the speed […]

Are you ready for the Windows 10 May 2019 Update?

Are you ready for the Windows 10 May 2019 Update?

It’s been a while coming, but the Windows 10 May 2019 Update is finally on its way to computers around the world. Microsoft has announced that as the Home and Pro editions of Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) will reach end of service on 12 November 2019 they will begin updating devices running […]

Windows 10 October 2018 Update released

Windows 10 October 2018 Update

The latest Windows 10 feature update, known as the October 2018 Update (version 1809) has comes with new features. From our exploration, we have found three that will be of interest, namely the Your Phone app, Snip & Sketch app and the Cloud clipboard. The new “Your Phone” app is a useful addition to Windows […]