A critical Linksys E8450 flaw can be attacked over the network, and no fix is out yet. Here’s how to check your router and lower the risk.
Threat Watch: How We Go From Alert to Patch
How Threat Watch polls for flaws, routes tickets and patches known-exploited bugs the same day, with a person holding the veto.
Kids First Phone: Set It Up Safely Before the Holidays
Getting a kids first phone or tablet this season? Here is how Apple and Google parental controls work, where they fall short, and what to do.
Android SMS of Death Flaw: Update Your Phone Now
A public exploit for the Android SMS of Death flaw can crash unpatched phones with one text. Here is who is at risk and what to check.
☕ Saturday Morning Coffee: Old Windows 10 PC: Keep or Replace?
Got an old Windows 10 PC that can’t run Windows 11? Here’s a relaxed weekend guide to your options, from upgrading to replacing.
Teams IT Support Scam: Fake Help Desk Chats Spread
A Teams IT support scam uses inbox floods and fake help desk chats to install malware. Here’s how small offices can spot it.
We Watch Our Own Systems First: What Same-Day Patching Takes
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.