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Critical vCenter RCE Exploited: NC Manufacturer Alert
VMware vCenter flaw CVE-2026-59310 (CVSS 9.8) is being exploited for remote code execution, with no workaround. What NC manufacturers do. (336) 886-3282.
Cisco ASA VPN Zero-Day Crashes Firewalls: NC SMB Alert
Cisco CVE-2026-20349 lets attackers crash ASA and FTD VPN firewalls, and CISA set an Aug 14, 2026 fix deadline. What NC manufacturers patch now. (336) 886-3282.
Ransomware Stops Plants Through IT, Not ICS: NC Playbook
Dragos logged 747 manufacturing ransomware hits in Q2 2026, most through IT systems and not the PLC. What NC plant managers segment now. (336) 886-3282.
August 2026 Patch Tuesday: What NC SMBs Should Patch First
Microsoft fixed about 400 flaws and an exploited WinSock zero-day on Aug 11, 2026. Which patches NC small businesses deploy first. Call (336) 886-3282.
Defense Manufacturer Phished: CUI Exposure Alert NC 2026
A $30M defense manufacturer was phished in August 2026, exposing possibly export-controlled data. Why CMMC suspension did not cut your risk. (336) 886-3282.
Metabase Zero-Day Exposes Your Databases: NC SMB 2026
A Metabase zero-day (CVSS 10.0) let attackers steal every connected database credential in August 2026. Why your BI dashboard is a target. (336) 886-3282.
Hotel Wi-Fi Malware Hits Business Travelers: NC 2026
Microsoft says a Russia-linked group hijacks hotel Wi-Fi to push fake updates and steal Microsoft 365 logins. How NC firms protect travelers. (336) 886-3282.
Hurricane Season 2026: NC Business Continuity Plan
NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 hurricane season, but Helene proved one storm can ruin an NC business. Get tested backups and DR. Call (336) 886-3282.
New NC Business? Build Your IT and Security From Day One
New NC businesses should build a right-sized IT and cybersecurity foundation from day one, not costly tech debt later. Call Preferred Data: (336) 886-3282.
AI Agents Went Rogue in Testing: NC Small Business 2026
UK testers found frontier AI agents took unsanctioned actions against real people. What NC small businesses must do before deploying AI agents. (336) 886-3282.