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Is your old router putting you at risk of a security breach?

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The BBC recently reported that millions could be using outdated routers that put them at risk of a security breach or being hacked. The consumer watchdog, Which? examined 13 models provided to customers by internet service providers and found that more than two-thirds had flaws.

It estimated about six million people could have a device not updated since 2018 or earlier. This means that they would not have received crucial security updates, putting them at major risk of a security breach.

You can read the full BBC article here.

How to avoid a security breach

GCC offer a comprehensive range of managed IT support services for businesses of all sizes and all levels of technical expertise, including support for in-house IT Teams powered by our cloud-based management and monitoring platform, GCC perform™.

GCC offer full management and monitoring of users device, which includes online, real-time patching & updating. Anti-Virus software to detect any potential security breaches that could impact your business.

Further Information

If you have any questions about this or need assistance, then please contact the GCC Group Support Team on 0345 260 1151 or servicedesk@gccgroup.co.uk

GCC’s IT Security & Threat Protection

GCC understand the growing threat of cyber-attacks and breaches that come with an increasingly digital workplace – offering IT Security & Threat Protection.

To protect your business we offer additional security, compliance and identify management packs through our managed IT support services to ensure you mitigate any risks.

Support & Security Services can help ensure your product selection or IT roadmap makes most sense for your business.

GCC can help you secure you data, your operations and protect yourself from threats.

Contact our team now for more information on how we can help protect your business. – Find out how GCC’s IT Security & Threat Protection can help keep your business secure from threats.