Every security warning we send a client, Rainier IT Threat Watch checks against our own servers and websites first. Here is how it works, what it takes to get close to same-day patching, and what we are building next.
☕ Saturday Morning Coffee: 5 Cybersecurity Habits That Will Actually Protect Your Business
Five practical cybersecurity habits that small businesses can implement today — no big budget required. Password managers, MFA, the 3-2-1 backup rule, patching, and phishing awareness.
OpenCode Breach: What AI API Key Owners Should Do Now
The OpenCode breach hit 1.4% of Console users and ran up charges on their AI accounts. Here’s what API keys are and how to protect yours.
What’s New on Shop Orting: Road Alerts, Cardinals Scores, Daily Puzzles and a Facebook Page
Shop Orting now has live road and emergency alerts, Orting Cardinals scores, daily puzzles, a self-running Facebook Page and new tools for business owners.
AI Hacking Guardrails: Are They Stopping Criminals?
AI hacking guardrails are being bypassed by criminals, CrowdStrike says. Here is what that means for small offices in Pierce County.
How We Paint the Real Sky Over Mt. Rainier for Every Post
Every Mt. Rainier title card on Byte Into Tech shows the real sky for the minute the post goes live. Here is how we paint them, with this week’s skies and the best ones coming up.
Amelia Plugin Flaw: Update Your WordPress Site Now
Small business owner with a WordPress site? Two critical flaws, in the Amelia plugin and in PHP itself, can hit it. Either or both. Here’s what to check today.
Patched PHP Servers: How We Handled PHP2Shell
We patched PHP servers the same day PHP2Shell broke. Here’s the order we worked in, and the steps a small office can copy.
SiteGuard Server Edition Flaw Is Being Exploited
CISA says the SiteGuard Server Edition flaw is being exploited. Most small offices can relax, but here is how to check.
PHP2Shell Flaw: Update PHP on Your Website Now
The PHP2Shell flaw lets attackers run code on websites without a login. Here is what small offices with WordPress sites should do.