The CMMC 2.0 Pause: Why Defense Contractors Shouldn’t Stop Building Now
On July 13, 2026, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements,...
This week, the guys share simple tips that individuals and very small businesses can use to protect themselves and their data from cyber criminals, even without any technical background or experience! These are the basic cybersecurity measures that everyone should follow.
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Mike’s Headlines
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The Biden Administration Plans to Target Exchanges Supporting Ransomware Operations With Sanctions
US Sanctions Cryptocurrency Exchange SUEX for Aiding Ransomware Gangs
Researchers Compile List of Vulnerabilities Abused by Ransomware Gangs
VMware Patch Bulletin Warns: “This Needs Your Immediate Attention.”
Hacked Sites Push Teamviewer Using Fake Expired Certificate Alert
Microsoft Exchange Autodiscover Bugs Leak 100k Windows Credentials
New Macos Zero-Day Bug Lets Attackers Run Commands Remotely
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