Happy Thursday, everybody — August 20th, and we’ve got a full house today: AI-powered attacks hitting Siemens shop floor controllers and what that means for manufacturers on the same network as their
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75,000 FortiGate firewalls hit in FortiBleed credential harvest across 194 countries
Happy Thursday, nerds — good to be back in the chair, broadcasting from the new South Union Street office here in Traverse City; we’ve got three stories worth your attention today: a credential-harves
Sage 100 on-prem AI predicts equipment failures before they happen
Happy Monday, everybody — Albert here, back in a proper office for the first time in about five years, broadcasting from a new space right in downtown Traverse City; we’ve got two big tech stories wor
Fortigate VPN flaw now on CISA exploited list plus Copilot ERP connectors live
CISA warns Fortigate and Ubiquiti flaws are actively exploited while Copilot gains on-prem ERP access for Sage 100 and Epicor.
Microsoft Forces Passkeys on M365; Google Cuts AI Costs with Gemini
Well, hello there! Is it just me, or does Microsoft have a knack for changing things up right when we get used to them? Let’s dive into today’s news and see how you can stay ahead.
Windows 11 Breaks QuickBooks: ChatGPT Memory Upgrade & Google Gemini for Manufacturers
Chief Nerd here, Albert Steed from Advanced Computer Solutions. Today’s show is packed with news that could either break your systems or make them better. Let’s dive right in.
SBA Cyber Vouchers & Microsoft M365 Security Defaults: Small Biz Tech Updates
Back on Air: Small Biz Tech Updates SBA Cyber Vouchers: A $5,000 Boost for Your Security I know the SBA can be a bit hit or miss sometimes, but this is one of those moments where they’re actually doing something useful. The small business administration is expanding…
Windows Update Breaks Small Business Software; IoT Security Risks for Manufacturers
Windows Update Breaks Small Business Software Windows updates are a daily headache for small businesses. They come when you leave your computer, and we never know what they’re going to break. If you’re running ERP or accounting software like Sage 50 or QuickBooks…
Phishing Attacks Soar 45% with AI-Cloned Voice Messages
Imagine receiving a voicemail from your boss, but it’s not really them – it’s an AI-generated clone of their voice trying to trick you into revealing sensitive information. This is the new reality for
Adobe PDF Zero-Day Deadline, ClickFix Hits QuickBooks & the AI Productivity Trap
CISA flags Adobe Acrobat Reader zero-day with a patch deadline of TODAY, ClickFix social engineering attacks target QuickBooks users during tax season, and the AI productivity paradox explained. Your weekly small business tech briefing from ACS.








