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Data privacy compliance isn’t just a big-company concern anymore. As of January 2026, twenty states have their own privacy laws covering how businesses collect and protect customer data — and if your business operates in any of those states, you could already be on…
Imagine a cyberattack that can lock every file on your network within one business day of getting in. That’s not a worst-case scenario anymore — it’s exactly what Microsoft is warning about with a ransomware strain called Medusa. And it’s targeting businesses just…
Hardware prices are climbing 15–25% through 2028, Microsoft cut Windows 365 Cloud PC prices 20%, the FBI dismantled the W3LL phishing ring, and Claude for Word launches.
If you run a manufacturing business, here’s something you need to hear: your industry is now the single most targeted sector for ransomware attacks in the world. Not healthcare. Not finance. Manufacturing. And the numbers are alarming enough that this deserves your…
The FCC added all foreign-made consumer routers to its Covered List. Here is what this means for your business network, plus open-source exploits, Windows 365 price cuts, and AI automation trends.
If you’ve been using Microsoft Copilot inside Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, your access is about to change — and fast. Starting April 15, Microsoft is requiring a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription to keep using AI features in those apps. The deadline is five days…
Microsoft ends free Copilot in Word, Excel & PowerPoint on April 15. Medusa ransomware encrypts in 24 hours. Manufacturing is now the #1 ransomware target (up 61%). 20 states have active data privacy laws with real fines.
Microsoft adds a Project Manager agent to Copilot, QuickBooks Desktop is sunsetting, the FTC releases its 2026-2030 strategic plan, and NIST launches an AI agent security initiative.
This story is part of the Nerds News briefing for April 7, 2026 . Watch the full episode on YouTube or read all six stories together in the main briefing. Cross-Signed Kernel Drivers Deprecated: Check Your Old Hardware This one is going to sneak up on a few…
This story is part of the Nerds News briefing for April 7, 2026 . Watch the full episode on YouTube or read all six stories together in the main briefing. AI-Generated Phishing Is Now Aimed Squarely at Small Businesses For years, the playbook for spotting a phishing…
