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Actively Exploited Android and Linux Bugs Make Patch Ownership a Business Issue
CISA has added Android Framework and Linux kernel flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. For business leaders, the lesson is practical: mobile devices, Linux systems, and vendor-managed platforms need clear owners, deadlines, and verification.
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Internet-Exposed Fuel Systems Are a Business Risk Hiding Outside the Server Room
A new CISA-led advisory warns that automatic tank gauge systems are being targeted when left exposed online. For business leaders, the issue is not just fuel tanks. It is a reminder to find and secure the operational systems that quietly support facilities, compliance, and continuity.
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Palo Alto GlobalProtect Exploitation: What Businesses Should Ask Their IT Provider
A current report says attackers are exploiting a Palo Alto GlobalProtect authentication bypass issue. Business owners should ask whether VPNs, firewalls, patches, and logs are being reviewed.
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FBI Warning on Microsoft 365 Token Phishing: What Business Owners Should Ask
The FBI warned that Kali365 phishing-as-a-service can target Microsoft 365 access tokens. Business owners should ask whether MFA, Conditional Access, and sign-in monitoring are configured for this risk.
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Microsoft 365 External Sharing Is Changing: What Business Owners Should Review
Microsoft is enabling SharePoint and OneDrive integration with Entra B2B for all tenants. Business owners should review guest access, external sharing, and vendor recommendations before approving changes.
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When Your Business Has "Computer Problems" but the Real Issue Is the Network
Slow computers, dropped calls, printer issues, cloud app problems, and Wi-Fi complaints often trace back to network design, cabling, or vendor handoff.
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The Difference Between IT Support and IT Accountability
IT support responds to issues. IT accountability owns the condition of the environment, the follow-through, and the business outcome.
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What Business Owners Should Ask Before Approving an IT Project
Before approving an IT project, ask about the business outcome, scope, risks, rollback plan, support handoff, and who owns each dependency.
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How to Know Whether Your IT Provider Is Actually Fixing the Problem
If tickets close but the same issue keeps returning, look for evidence of root cause, documentation, follow-up, and measurable improvement.
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Why Cheap IT Usually Costs More Later
Cheap IT often looks like savings at approval time, but the real cost shows up later in outages, rework, lost time, and fragile systems.
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