Critical systems
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Warlock expands SharePoint attacks into essential services
Researchers have linked continuing Warlock ransomware activity to SharePoint intrusions affecting a water utility, telecom provider, regional government body, and university.
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Osavul raises €8.5m for hybrid intelligence
Luxembourg-headquartered Osavul has raised €8.5 million to expand its hybrid-risk intelligence platform further into enterprises and critical infrastructure.
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France strengthens ANSSI powers under REACTIV
France has strengthened ANSSI’s authority to direct urgent cyber measures across government departments as investigations continue into data breaches affecting state services.
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wolfSSL fixes certificate validation weaknesses
wolfSSL 5.9.4 addresses 11 vulnerabilities, including three high-severity flaws affecting certificate validation under specific build configurations.
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WatchGuard patches critical access-point flaws
WatchGuard has fixed two critical wireless access-point vulnerabilities that can provide unauthenticated API access or operating-system command execution.
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MI5 warns universities over Chinese research links
MI5 has told UK universities to review links with a Chinese research institute it alleges funds work that improves Chinese intelligence capabilities, claims rejected by Beijing.
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Welsh data sharing code formalises public sector governance
An ICO-approved code will impose a common governance framework for organisations sharing personal information across Welsh health, education, social care, safeguarding, and other public services.
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Dutch institutions restrict Citrix after NetScaler warning
Dutch hospitals and government services restricted remote access after warnings over actively exploited NetScaler vulnerabilities, showing how precautionary containment can itself disrupt critical services.
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HMRC starts final MFA activation phase
HMRC has begun the final activation window for multi-factor authentication on remaining tax-agent Government Gateway accounts, with the rollout running until 15 October.
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NHS trust investigates patient-record access
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has opened an urgent investigation after concerns that a child patient’s medical records may have been viewed without a legitimate clinical reason.