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Technology & threat news
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Publisher Files Get a New Home in LibreOffice
Does your business still rely on Microsoft Publisher for marketing materials? With Microsoft retiring this software, accessing old documents may become a headache. Fortunately...
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RISK: HIGH
Microsoft Exchange Bug Puts Company Mailboxes at Risk
A newly disclosed Exchange vulnerability could expose company mailboxes to attackers.
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RISK: MEDIUM
Outlook Gets Tougher on Risky Files
Microsoft is expanding Outlook's blocked attachment list to reduce malware delivery.
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RISK: CRITICAL
MONTHLY INTEL REPORT
uMercs November 2026 Intel Report: PHP2Shell and October Vulnerabilities
The November 2026 issue of uMercs Field Notes covers the critical 'PHP2Shell' runtime vulnerabilities and a cluster of other exploits targeting Linux, VMware, and Cisco systems. The report emphasizes that patching is only the beginning and outlines a three-part response for securing infrastructure.
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RISK: LOW
NETGEAR Launches a Dark Web Watchdog
NETGEAR adds dark web monitoring to alert users when their data shows up for sale.
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A Poem Became a Malware Delivery Tool
Would you ever consider poetry a cybersecurity threat to your establishment? A recently uncovered poem-based malware delivery technique helped attackers control thousands of compromised servers.
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A New Approach to Employee Engagement
Is your team truly invested in their work, or are they just completing tasks? Traditional incentives don't always inspire lasting commitment. Learn what modern employee engagement looks like and what...
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Cyber Resilience: Every Minute Matters
If you build your cybersecurity strategy solely around blocking attacks, what happens when one gets through? Cyber resilience shifts the focus to response and recovery, preparing for the worst-case...
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No Password Needed: How Stolen Tokens Walk Past MFA
An attacker took over mailboxes at 79 organizations with no passwords and no MFA prompts. Stolen Microsoft 365 session tokens walked straight past the front desk.
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Cheap Hosting Can Cost More in the Long Run
Is the most affordable option for your business always the smartest choice? Website hosting may seem like a sensible place to cut costs, but the initial savings can be misleading.
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Deepfakes Are Disrupting User Research
When you're conducting user research for your business, can you really trust the feedback of remote participants? The rise of fake identities, automated bots, and deepfakes makes it harder to separate...
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Mac Malware Turns iCloud Calendars Into a Data Theft Trap
What would you do if the applications that have become a core part of your operations turned into digital attack vectors? Learn how cybercriminals can deliver macOS malware through attacker-controlled...
