Connect Systems

Customer focused IT support and services company. Connecting people and technology.

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Two audits. Zero findings. 🙌

We've retained our ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, with best practice recognised along the way. Thank you to our team and NQA.

https://t.co/meVKhVWznt

#ISO27001 #ISO9001

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🚨 Could your PHP-based website be at risk?

Critical PHP vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution. Check affected systems and apply security updates promptly.

Thanks to the NCSC for the important alert.

#CyberSecurity #PatchManagement

[NCSC UK @NCSC]

The NCSC has issued an update to the PHP alert reflecting the release of mitigations.

We encourage UK organisations to take immediate action.

For more information on the issue as well as our guidance, head to⬇️
https://t.co/l6TDtVurJN

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🔐 It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! Is your business ready to adopt AI securely? From Microsoft Copilot readiness to tackling shadow AI, find out how to embrace AI while keeping your business protected. https://t.co/DYTLaQqFNp #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #AI #Microsoft365

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🚨 Seen a spike in spam after announcing a new starter on LinkedIn? Public announcements can help cybercriminals target new employees with phishing, spam & “boss scams” before they’re familiar with internal processes. Has your business experienced this? What steps are you taking?

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📞 BT’s PSTN Switch Off deadline is 31 January 2027. Is your business ready? Find out what you need to know and explore your broadband and VoIP options with Connect Systems. Read our All-IP Update ⬇️ https://t.co/z6BhnE7meC #PSTNSwitchOff #VoIP

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Worth keeping an eye on this as the story develops 👀
ASOS says customers' personal information 'may have been accessed' after message from hackers @BBCBreaking https://t.co/WRDJyKNpbs

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Cyber criminals and threats evolve, so the habits that kept you safe 5 years ago may not be enough today.
🔑 Unique passwords
🔒 MFA
🔄 Software updates
🛡️ Reliable security
And don’t assume every scam will be easy to spot. AI is making phishing more convincing than ever.

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The @NCSC is urging UK organisations to take prompt action on vulnerabilities affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC & Gateway, with two of the vulnerabilities being actively exploited. This is where having a proactive IT & security partner can make a real difference 🔐
#CyberSecurity

[NCSC UK @NCSC]

The NCSC is urging UK organisations to promptly mitigate vulnerabilities affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway, two of which are being actively exploited.

Read more⬇️
https://t.co/cD8iKTEzpg

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🤖 Shadow AI is a business risk. More than half of employees use unapproved #AI tools at work. The risk? Sensitive company or customer data being shared with platforms the business can’t control. Clear policies, approved tools & employee guidance are key. https://t.co/XrshaMn3OA

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Younger doesn’t always mean more cyber secure. New research suggests younger adults are less likely to update old passwords, while older generations scored better for password hygiene. But age isn’t the biggest risk — reusing passwords is. https://t.co/U6mADmfluK

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🙌 A warm welcome to Stephen Eldridge who has joined the Connect team as an IT Engineer! Stephen will be reporting to Ollie Green, and it's great to have him on board. We’re looking forward to getting to know him and seeing him settle into the team. Welcome to Connect, Stephen!

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The @NCSC's latest guidance on “shadow AI” highlights why businesses need clear policies and secure, approved tools that allow employees to use AI safely. Read the NCSC guidance below ⬇️ #AI #shadowAI https://t.co/RlkUCxcPs2

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💸 VMware costs rising? Since Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, licensing changes have left many businesses facing higher virtualisation costs. It could be time to review your options – from Microsoft Hyper-V to cloud solutions. https://t.co/g3XbWpHgdw #IT #Cloud #Virtualisation

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🎭 Deepfake scams are becoming easier to launch. AI is making it simpler for cyber criminals to impersonate real people. As deepfake technology becomes easier to buy & use, businesses need to think beyond recognising a familiar face or voice. @TechRadarPro https://t.co/MDjtFA3DjJ

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With criminals now publishing stolen data and making it available to other scammers, having the right protection, monitoring and response in place has never been more important. https://t.co/ktY3AARt1x

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🌟 We’re delighted to welcome Richard Dalby-Smith and Glen Lewis into their new roles at Connect Systems. Richard joins us as a Service Desk Escalations Engineer, while Glen joins as an Onsite IT Engineer. It’s great to have you both on board!

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WhatsApp usernames may improve privacy but could also make impersonation easier. Scammers can mimic colleagues, suppliers or managers. Keep sensitive business conversations on trusted platforms & always verify unexpected payment, account or data requests. https://t.co/MWRITbcgcY

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⚠️ Agentic AI is moving quickly and so is the need to understand the security risks that come with it. The @NCSC's latest guidance is worth a read for any organisation exploring how agentic AI could fit into their operations while limiting unintended activity. #AI #agenticAI

[NCSC UK @NCSC]

Today, the NCSC has published a new blog post on managing the cyber risk from agentic AI. From safeguards to sandboxing, the advice supports system designers and operators to make informed decisions as AI cyber security continues to evolve.

Read it now:
https://t.co/iqU4VSYrgw

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Schools are increasingly a target for cybercriminals & the risks go beyond IT disruption. With sensitive student & staff data, cloud platforms & connected systems, #cybersecurity needs to be treated as a whole-school priority, not just an IT issue. https://t.co/lPtM54sQmk

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🚨 MS365 saw 81M+ login attempts in just 2 weeks using credentials exposed in previous data breaches. Many targeted businesses already had MFA enabled. MFA is essential but configuration matters too. Make sure you have the right protection in place. https://t.co/vlicGPcFIK #MFA