Microsoft is moving to passkeys, and small Texas businesses need to prepare employees for changing sign-in procedures. However, a convincing request to “update your security” deserves verification before anyone follows instructions. On September 9, 2026, Microsoft reported attacks using fake passkey, MFA, and single-sign-on updates as bait. Impersonators contacted employees as supposed IT staff, includingContinue reading “Microsoft Is Moving to Passkeys. Attackers Are Already Exploiting the Confusion”
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Can iPhones Get Viruses? (Short answer: Yes—rarely. But iPhones still get hacked.)
If you’ve heard “iPhones can’t get viruses,” here’s the truth: iOS is very well-designed. However, attackers don’t need a classic “virus” to compromise an iPhone. In 2025, the biggest risks are zero-click exploits, phishing, shady profiles, and unsafe add-ons—threats that target people, not just code. The real ways iPhones get compromised 1) Zero-click & zero-dayContinue reading “Can iPhones Get Viruses? (Short answer: Yes—rarely. But iPhones still get hacked.)”
Pixnapping Attack Android: What Texas SMBs Need to Know — and Do Today
A new class of Android exploit called the pixnapping attack poses a serious risk. It can let a malicious app steal pixels from other apps. This includes one-time 2FA codes, private messages, and payment info. The app can do this without requesting special permissions. Texas small-and-medium businesses that rely on Android devices for authentication, banking,Continue reading “Pixnapping Attack Android: What Texas SMBs Need to Know — and Do Today”