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Latest IT & Cybersecurity News

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The VergeAug 4, 2026

15 AGs tell OpenAI to preserve records on Hugging Face hack.

In a letter to CEO Sam Altman, a coalition of red-state attorneys general demanded the company retain information and halt risky cybersecurity testing after an AI agent escaped confinement and went on a hacking spree during testing. “OpenAI’s inability or unwillingness to ensure the safety of its products poses an imminent risk of substantial harm to our States,” the AGs wrote. The request comes as the White House reportedly briefs tech leaders on a voluntary model testing framework.

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The Mercury NewsAug 3, 2026

California drugmaker Amgen reports theft of patient data in cyber incident

Amgen Inc. experienced a cyber incident that involved the theft of patient information and proprietary data stored in cloud servers, it said in a filing Friday, the latest large healthcare company to suffer a data breach.

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BenzingaAug 3, 2026

Visa Buys BioCatch for $2.4 Billion to Fight AI Fraud

Visa to acquire fraud tech firm BioCatch for $2.4B to boost AI cybersecurity and block financial scams in real time.

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EUROPE SAYSAug 3, 2026

Cardiovascular Institute of New England Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Cardiovascular Institute

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The Hacker NewsAug 3, 2026

INC Ransomware Emerges as Dominant Actor Exploiting SonicWall SMA 1000 Flaws

INC Ransomware is suspected of chaining CVE-2026-15409 and CVE-2026-15410 to steal credentials, TOTP seeds, and reach internal networks.

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TechStartups.comAug 3, 2026

Horizon3 raises $250M at $2B+ valuation as AI cyberattacks fuel cybersecurity demand

Horizon3 has raised $250 million in fresh funding at a valuation of more than $2 billion, more than tripling what the cybersecurity company was worth just over a year ago as businesses race to defend their networks against a new generation of AI-assisted attacks. NightDragon and NEA co-led the round, Horizon3 said Monday. Acrew Capital,

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Latest Blog Posts

Industry

World Cup 2026: How New York and New Jersey Businesses Can Prepare for the Final

New York New Jersey Stadium hosts 8 international soccer matches June 13 through July 19, closing with the Final on July 19. The knockout rounds and the single biggest match of the tournament are still ahead. Here is what metro businesses should lock in now.

June 19, 2026·8 min read
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World Cup 2026: How Greater Boston Businesses Can Prepare for the Quarterfinal

Boston Stadium in Foxborough hosts 7 international soccer matches June 13 through July 9, 2026, capped by a Quarterfinal on July 9. Group-stage matches are underway, and the biggest crowd nights are still ahead. Here is what Greater Boston businesses should lock in now.

June 19, 2026·8 min read
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World Cup 2026: How Dallas-Fort Worth Businesses Can Prepare for the Semifinal

Dallas Stadium in Arlington hosts 9 international soccer matches from June 14 through July 14, the largest match load of any U.S. host city. The group stage is underway, but the knockout rounds and the Semifinal on July 14 are still ahead. Here is what DFW businesses should lock in now.

June 19, 2026·8 min read
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World Cup 2026: How Greater Houston Businesses Can Prepare for the Knockout Rounds

Houston Stadium hosts 7 international soccer matches from June 14 through early July 2026, including a Round of 16 in early July. Group stage is underway, but the highest-traffic matches are still ahead. Here is what Houston businesses need to lock in now.

June 19, 2026·8 min read
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World Cup 2026: How Kansas City Businesses Can Prepare for the Quarterfinal

Kansas City Stadium at the Truman Sports Complex hosts 6 international soccer matches from June 16 through mid-July 2026, and the Quarterfinal in mid-July is still ahead. Here is what Kansas City Metro businesses should lock in now.

June 19, 2026·8 min read
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World Cup 2026: How Los Angeles Businesses Can Prepare for the Quarterfinal

Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood hosts 8 international soccer matches from June 12 through July 10, 2026, closing with a Quarterfinal on July 10. The group stage is underway and the biggest crowds are still ahead. Here is what LA businesses should lock in now.

June 19, 2026·8 min read

Tools

Free IT Assessment

Evaluate your current IT environment and identify gaps.

Security Quiz

Score your cybersecurity posture in 2 minutes.

ROI Calculator

See how much managed IT services can save your business.

Bandwidth Calculator

Determine the internet speed your business actually needs.

Check Your Address

Find out which services are available at your address.

Free Downloads

Cybersecurity checklists, budget templates, and comparison guides.

Office Technology Referrals

Get introduced to vetted local copier, print, and document management providers.

Product Safety Recalls

Live CPSC recall feed for retail, grocery, and convenience merchants.

Small Business Funding

Open SBIR/STTR solicitations from SBA for tech-forward small businesses.

Grant-Funded Technology

Won a grant or chasing one? We scope, price, and deliver the technology side. Service landing, not a feed.

Grant Watch

Federal and state grants funding cabling, cybersecurity, fiber, and managed IT. Broader than SBIR/STTR.

Beekeeping Business Plan Template

Free .docx template for farmers building a pollination services operation. Eight grant-ready sections with the Norvet MSP technology partnership built in.

Georgia Small Business Resource Hub

Searchable directory of GA chambers, SBDCs, SCORE, APEX Accelerators, certifying partners, and funding resources.

DeKalb County Technology Readiness

Get DeKalb small businesses technology-ready: cabling, connectivity, phone, cybersecurity, payment/POS, and website/CRM support.

GA Technology Readiness Checklist

Free downloadable checklist: self-assess cabling, internet, phones, cybersecurity, payments, website/CRM, and vendor readiness.

What Is a Payment Terminal?

Plain-language guide: credit card machines, card readers, and payment terminals explained, plus how they differ from a POS.

High-Risk Merchant Accounts, Explained

What makes a business high risk, what underwriting and reserves mean, and how to get approved to accept cards.

What Is Payment Processing?

How a card payment moves from tap to deposit, what a merchant account is, and why it matters for your business.

What Is Fiber Internet?

Fiber vs cable and DSL, why symmetric speed matters for business, and how to check what is available at your address.

What Is Structured Cabling?

What structured cabling is, what Cat6 and Cat6A mean, and what a clean, documented install includes.

Choosing a Cabling & Managed IT Provider

A vendor-neutral buyer’s guide: an 8-point framework, the questions to ask, red flags, how pricing works, and how to switch without downtime.

Credit Card Processing Fees, Explained

What interchange, assessments, and markup really are, the pricing models, and how to compare two quotes on effective rate.

Surcharge vs Cash Discount

Two ways to pass card fees along, how they differ, the rules to know, and how to choose the right one for your business.

Best Credit Card Machine for Small Business

Countertop, mobile, tap-to-pay, or virtual: how to pick the right machine for how you actually take payment.

Paid Federal Cyber Apprenticeship

Plain-language guide to the U.S. Department of War Cyber Apprenticeship Program: a 12-month paid path into a cybersecurity career. Applications open June 2026.

Atlanta 2026 Business Readiness

Atlanta hosts 8 World Cup matches this summer. Get your guest Wi-Fi, POS, phones, and cybersecurity ready before the crowds arrive.

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