Cybersecurity Alert: What the Latest Global Warning Means for West Michigan

Reese Robertson
May 13
2 min read

NCSC Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Alert: What It Means for Your Business

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) just dropped an urgent warning — and while it's coming from across the pond, the implications should hit close to home for every Michigan business.

Here’s the bottom line: threat actors backed by nation-states are escalating their attacks, and the NCSC is urging businesses of all sizes — especially those with limited resources — to take action now.

Let’s break this down in simple terms:

What’s the Threat?

Advanced cybercriminal groups — including those tied to China, Russia, and other hostile states — are shifting focus. Instead of going after only high-profile targets, they’re now exploiting smaller businesses, suppliers, and service providers as a way into larger organizations.

This is what the NCSC calls a "widening threat landscape" — and you’re in it, whether you like it or not.

Why Small Businesses Are Prime Targets

You might be thinking: “We’re just a local shop… Why would they come after us?”

Here’s the hard truth:

You hold sensitive customer data
You’re connected to larger supply chains
And — let’s be honest — you likely have limited cybersecurity defenses

That’s exactly what attackers are betting on. Low-hanging fruit. And with the rise of cloud-based tools, remote access platforms, and under protected endpoints, the cracks are getting easier to slip through.

The NCSC’s Call to Action: 5 Key Measures

Whether you’re in healthcare, manufacturing, law, or finance — here’s what the NCSC and Evolv recommend immediately:

Apply Security Updates Promptly: Patch everything — operating systems, firewalls, printers, and even VoIP phones. Delaying updates = leaving the front door open.
Secure Admin Access: Limit who has high-level privileges and monitor for suspicious logins. If it feels like overkill, it’s not.
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): If you're still relying on just a password… you’re playing with fire.
Back Up Your Systems Regularly: Store backups offsite and test recovery. If ransomware hits, backups are your lifeline.
Implement Ongoing Threat Monitoring: This isn’t a one-and-done checklist. You need tools that watch your network 24/7 and stop threats before they spread.

The Human Element Still Matters

Even with great tools in place, one wrong click by an employee can unravel everything. That’s why cybersecurity training and phishing simulations are no longer optional — they’re essential.

How Evolv Can Help

We’re not just another IT vendor — we’re your local security partner. Our team helps Michigan businesses:

Set up 24/7 AI-powered protection
Automate patching and endpoint monitoring
Secure access points across devices, apps, and locations
Train your team to spot threats before they do damage

All starting at $100/month — with no confusing tech jargon and no long wait times.

Bottom Line

The cyber battlefield just expanded. You don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert — but you do need a plan.

Because hoping you're “too small to be noticed” isn’t a strategy. It’s a gamble — and it’s one attackers are counting on.

Worried about your vulnerabilities? Let’s find out where the cracks are — and fix them fast.

✅ Get Your Free Cyber Risk Assessment📞 Or call us direct: 616-320-2327

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