Healthcare software company CareCloud just disclosed a breach of its electronic health record environment to the SEC. If your practice uses CareCloud or any cloud-based EHR, this is a reminder that your software vendor’s security is your problem too. Here is what…
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Iran-Linked Hackers Used Microsoft Intune to Wipe 200,000 Stryker Devices — What SMBs Should Learn
A single compromised admin account at medical device giant Stryker gave Iran-linked hackers access to Microsoft Intune, where they remotely wiped over 200,000 devices across 79 countries. No malware. No ransomware. Just a stolen password and a legitimate IT management…
Microsoft Kills the Free 90-Day Grace Period for Expired M365 Subscriptions — Effective April 1
Starting today, April 1st 2026, forgetting to renew your Microsoft 365 subscription no longer means a quiet 90-day safety net. Now it means automatic charges at a premium rate. Here is what changed and why you need to audit your subscriptions today. What Happened…
Microsoft Paywalls Copilot in Office Apps Starting April 15 — What Small Businesses Need to Know
If your team has been using Microsoft Copilot inside Word, Excel, or PowerPoint without a paid license, that access disappears on April 15th. Here is what is changing and what you should do before the deadline hits. What Happened Microsoft is removing free Copilot…
Tax Season Malware Is Killing Your Security Software — Plus Microsoft’s Expensive April Changes
Watch the Episode Listen on Spotify If you run a small business, today’s tech news hits close to home. Hackers are weaponizing tax season Google Ads to install malware that shuts down your security software, Microsoft is locking Copilot behind a paywall in two weeks…
Your Teams Alerts May Stop Working Today — Plus AI Deepfakes in Job Interview Scams
If your business uses Microsoft Teams, today could be the day some of your automations quietly break. March 31, 2026 is the official retirement date for Office 365 connectors in Teams — and if you haven’t migrated yet, those alerts and notifications you rely on could…
Your Office Printer Might Be Broken Right Now — And 4 Other Things Small Businesses Need to Know
Microsoft just made a change that could stop your office printer from sending emails — and thousands of small businesses are finding out the hard way. In this episode of Nerds News, we break down five stories that matter if you run a business with fewer than 100…
The Make-Or-Break Factor Failing Business Owners Often Miss
When it comes to running a business, most owners consider aspects like quality customer service, reliable products or services, and closely monitored P&Ls as reasons for company success or failure. Most never consider one other sneaky element that is often overlooked…
A Rising Threat Every Business Owner Needs To Take Seriously
Business e-mail compromise (BEC) is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous cyberthreats businesses face. While these scams have challenged organizations for years, the introduction of advanced AI tools has made them more sophisticated – and far more dangerous. In…
How Traverse City Business Owners Can Eliminate Costly Tech Problems Immediately
Imagine you and your team walking into work ready to tackle the day’s tasks when suddenly the Internet goes down, e-mails stop working and productivity grinds to a halt. What would you do? When the “Internet goes down,” most businesses’ operations come to a halt…



