Episode Summary

CISA warns of active exploitation targeting N-able N-central RMM platforms used by UK managed service providers. Host Lucy Harper breaks down the critical vulnerabilities affecting thousands of businesses and provides immediate action steps for SME protection.

What You'll Learn

• CVE-2025-8875 and CVE-2025-8876 vulnerabilities enabling complete network takeover through MSP tools
• How deserialization attacks and command injection work using simple analogies
• Why UK SMEs face cascading risks through compromised MSP relationships worth fifty-two billion pounds
• Four immediate actions to verify MSP security and protect business operations
• Emergency timeline with CISA's August 20th federal deadline for patch deployment

Critical Statistics Mentioned

• 2,000 instances N-central systems exposed online globally
• 11,492 active MSPs operating in UK market generating massive revenue
• £52.6 billion combined annual revenue for UK managed service providers
• 89% of UK SMBs currently use MSPs for critical IT functions
• 294,340 employees supported by UK MSP sector infrastructure
• August 13th N-able emergency patch release date
• August 20th CISA deadline for federal agency remediation
• £5,000-£15,000 typical emergency incident response costs

Key Sources & References

• CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog: Official federal guidance
• N-able Security Advisory: Emergency patch details
• BleepingComputer: Active exploitation confirmation
• UK Government MSP Research: Market analysis and statistics
• The Hacker News: Technical vulnerability breakdown
• Cybersecurity News: Attack timeline and impact assessment

Episode Sponsor

Equate Group Ltd - Comprehensive cybersecurity and IT services specialising in MSP oversight, incident response, and independent security monitoring.

Your Next Steps

1. Contact your MSP immediately to verify N-central patch status.
2. Demand written confirmation of security updates and enhanced monitoring during transition.
3. Review MSP agreements for emergency protocols and consider independent security oversight.

Source Verification Standards

All sources cited have been fact-checked through multiple authoritative channels. CISA and N-able serve as primary sources for vulnerability details.

Financial figures cross-referenced through UK government research. All statistics verified through official cybersecurity publications.

Disclaimer

• This episode provides general guidance only.
• Always consult qualified cybersecurity professionals before making critical infrastructure changes.
• Content based on independent research and industry best practices.

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Host: Lucy Harper

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