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Computing
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): Hidden Risks, Compliance Concerns & How to Protect Your Business
BYOD can expose your business to data breaches, compliance failures, and cyberattacks. Equal Tech Solutions helps secure personal devices with MDM, Zero Trust, and regulatory-compliant BYOD policies. Protect your critical data and stay compliant in today’s mobile workforce.
Computing
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 24H2 Update Is Breaking Core Features
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 24H2 Update is breaking multiple core features, including the Start Menu, Search, Taskbar, app stability, Intel drivers, and critical security controls like AppLocker. Equal Tech Solutions explains how these issues impact business productivity and security — and what steps organizations should take to protect their systems until Microsoft releases full fixes.
CyberSecurity
New SonicWall SonicOS vulnerability: what every network technician needs to know
A newly disclosed SonicWall SonicOS vulnerability, CVE-2025-40601, allows remote attackers to crash Gen7 and Gen8 firewalls through the SSLVPN service — even without authentication. This high-severity flaw puts critical network perimeter devices at risk of unexpected outages and denial-of-service attacks. SonicWall has released patches, and immediate action is strongly recommended. Here’s what you need to know, how to mitigate the threat, and how to protect your organization before attackers begin scanning for exposed systems.
CyberSecurity
Hackers Actively Exploiting Critical 7-Zip Vulnerability (CVE-2025-11001): What Businesses Need to Know
Hackers are actively exploiting a high-severity 7-Zip vulnerability (CVE-2025-11001) that allows attackers to escape extraction directories, plant malware, and potentially execute code on Windows systems. Chattanooga businesses using older versions of 7-Zip are at increased risk. Learn how this flaw works, who’s affected, and what steps your organization should take to stay protected. Equal Tech Solutions breaks down the threat and provides guidance for securing your network.
Computing
Sneaky 2FA Phishing Kit Uses “Browser-in-the-Browser” Tricks to Evade Detection
Attackers are upgrading their phishing tools. The new Sneaky 2FA phishing kit now uses Browser-in-the-Browser (BitB) pop-ups that mimic a real browser address bar to steal credentials and bypass MFA. Learn how Equal Tech can protect your business with phishing-resistant MFA, advanced detection, and cybersecurity training.
Computing
Microsoft Azure Withstands Unprecedented 15.72 Tbps DDoS Onslaught From IoT Botnet “Aisuru”
Microsoft Azure just mitigated a record-breaking 15.72 Tbps DDoS attack powered by the Aisuru IoT botnet. Learn what happened, why IoT threats are rising, and how Equal Tech Solutions protects your business from modern cyberattacks.
Computing
SilentButDeadly: The New Network-Blocking Tool That Evades EDR & AV — What You Need to Know
SilentButDeadly is a new cybersecurity threat capable of blocking EDR and antivirus communication, leaving businesses blind to active attacks. Learn how this network-blocking tool works and how Equal Tech Solutions protects companies with advanced monitoring, segmentation, hardened EDR configurations, and 24/7 threat detection. Stay protected against modern stealth attacks.
CyberSecurity
Critical Security Alert: CVE-2025-20341 — High-Severity Privilege Escalation in Cisco Catalyst Center
CVE-2025-20341 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst Center that allows attackers with low-privilege accounts to escalate to full administrator access. Learn what’s affected, how the attack works, and the urgent steps your organization must take to secure your network infrastructure.
CyberSecurity
Urgent Alert: CVE-2025-64446 — Exploited Zero-Day in FortiWeb (Path Traversal → Full Admin Take-Over)
A critical FortiWeb zero-day (CVE-2025-64446) is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to create admin accounts and take over Fortinet WAF appliances. Learn what’s affected, how the exploit works, and the urgent steps your business must take to stay protected. Read Equal Tech Solutions’ full security breakdown.
CyberSecurity
Security Awareness Training: A Small Investment That Could Save Your Entire Business
Protect your business from costly cyber threats with affordable Security Awareness Training from Equal Tech Solutions. Empower your employees to spot phishing scams, prevent data breaches, and keep your company secure — a small investment that could save thousands or even your entire business.
CyberSecurity
What the new “Chat with Anyone” feature in Microsoft Teams means for your security
Microsoft Teams’ new “Chat with Anyone” feature makes collaboration easier — but it also introduces new security and compliance risks. Learn how Equal Tech Solutions helps you secure guest access, protect data, and manage external communication safely.
Computing
Windows 11 Patch Tuesday – November 2025 Updates Are LIVE!
Windows 11 Patch Tuesday — KB5068861 and KB5068865 — mark a significant patch-cycle: strong security fixes, bug resolutions, and visible UI/feature improvements. For you at Equal Tech Solutions writing security-focused content, you can position this update as a “must-install” for customers, emphasising the security risk mitigation and the productivity enhancements (e.g., improved Start menu). Alert your clients to expect a new UI, advise scheduling updates during off-hours if necessary, and ensure your standard workflow covers the build number verification and compliance documentation.
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