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On October 13, 2026 Google released Chrome 155.0.8059.79/.80 for Windows and Mac and 155.0.8059.79 for Linux. It fixes 37 security bugs, seven of them rated Critical.
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CVE-2026-85097 in the Bricksforge plugin lets attackers upload and run PHP code without logging in. Patchstack has seen exploitation since October 7, 2026, and Bricksforge has shipped a fix.
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Kaspersky warned on October 6, 2026 about fake websites exploiting anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI, due November 19, 2026, offering fake leaked builds, paid early access, or crypto-only "donation" schemes.
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The 3-2-1 rule for small offices: what to back up, why OneDrive/Google Drive sync isn't a backup, choosing an external drive, NAS or cloud, protecting staff laptops, testing restores and a weekly routine.
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Turn on MFA company-wide with security defaults — available in every Microsoft 365 organization — then get staff registered in Microsoft Authenticator. Covers what to check first, printers that stop sending email, lost phones, and when to move to Conditional Access.
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