Cyber Brief: Gmail credential claims, ICS vulnerabilities, global threat surge

Google refutes massive Gmail credentials leak

Gmail was at the centre of new alarm after a cybersecurity researcher claimed a database containing around 183 million account credentials had surfaced online. Reports suggested Gmail users were among those impacted. However, Google publicly rejected the notion of a targeted breach of Gmail itself, stating that “reports of a ‘Gmail security breach impacting millions of users’ are false” and that the issue instead arises from previously harvested data in generic infostealer‑databases. 
Source: IT Pro / LiveMint
Why it matters:
Email credentials remain a key attack vector and perceived large‑scale leaks trigger immediate risk of phishing, credential‑stuffing and account‑takeover attempts. UK SMEs must assume any bulk credential disclosure may affect their users or third‑party services. Ensuring multi‑factor authentication is enabled, forcing password resets for exposed accounts and monitoring unusual access are pragmatic immediate actions.

CISA adds ICS flaws to Known Exploited list

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued new industrial‑control‑system advisories covering recently exploited vulnerabilities in DELMIA Apriso (by Dassault Systèmes) and other OT platforms. These have now been added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, signalling active threat‑actor targeting of manufacturing execution systems and critical‑infrastructure software.
Source: SecurityWeek / IndustrialCyber
Why it matters:
The move into ICS/OT systems highlights how organisations with physical production, manufacturing or supply‑chain exposure face elevated risk. For UK SMEs and regulated entities, even if they are not directly running MES software, their downstream or upstream partners might be. Conduct asset‑inventories, enforce segmentation between OT and IT, apply critical patches and validate vendor notifications across your ecosystem.

Global cyber‑threat landscape escalates with AI and quantum risk

A new global threat‑report from Rapid7 warns organisations are entering a heightened period of cyber‑risk driven by advances in artificial intelligence and quantum computing. The report emphasises that adversaries are preparing “harvest‑now, decrypt‑later” attacks and highlights the expected arrival of post‑quantum cryptography mandates.
Source: Security Brief / Rapid7
Why it matters:
This development underscores that cyber‑risk is becoming more strategic and systemic. UK SMEs should not wait until regulation mandates change – begin assessing how emerging technologies might impact data‑lifecycle risk, encryption management, threat detection capabilities and executive‑level oversight. External assurance and board‑level reporting will soon become non‑negotiable.

🔍 Today’s key actions

1. Enable and enforce MFA on all email accounts; review recent credential‑leak exposure notifications.
2. Prioritise patching for OT/ICS‑related vulnerabilities; confirm if your supply‑chain uses DELMIA Apriso or similar.
3. Begin strategic planning for AI‑driven cyber threats and post‑quantum readiness; raise awareness at board/leadership level.

💬 Secarma Insight

Today’s stories reaffirm that cybersecurity is no longer just about perimeter defence - it spans credentials, physical infrastructure and emerging technology risk. Organisations must stay ahead by integrating technical controls with supply‑chain oversight and governance readiness. At Secarma we support UK SMEs and regulated organisations with holistic cyber‑resilience: from vulnerability management and incident‑response readiness to board‑level assurance and future‑proof strategy.

Get in touch with us to strengthen your cybersecurity posture today.