Cybercriminals are increasingly using archive files to deliver malware, bypassing security protocols, according to a Cofense report. Since Microsoft extended support for additional formats like .rar and .7z, these have become more popular for malware campaigns. To counter this, businesses are advised to adopt a multi-layered defence strategy, educate employees to recognize suspicious files, restrict the use of certain archive formats, and equip Secure Email Gateways with advanced detection capabilities.

NHS suppliers required to meet robust measures under Cyber Bill
The UK government has released its Cyber Security and Resilience Bill plans, seeking to bolster public service cyber defences, especially for the NHS. The legislation,