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09/01/2026

Google put out an emergency Chrome update in June 2026 for a flaw attackers were already using. Just visiting a bad web page is enough to get hit, no clicking needed. Click the three dots, Help, About Google Chrome, then Relaunch. Updates only take effect once you restart.

Google released security updates for 74 Chrome vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-11645, a high-severity V8 out-of-bounds memory access flaw.

08/31/2026

Your website is online 24/7 for anyone to poke at, and most owners never think about its security. Make sure it uses HTTPS, keep its software and plugins updated (outdated plugins are the top way sites get hacked), and lock down the admin login with MFA and a strong password.

08/30/2026

Hit with ransomware and your files are locked. Do you pay? Before paying: it doesn't guarantee you get your files back, and in some cases it can break the law. Start with your backups instead. If you can restore yourself, you may not need to pay. Plan this before it happens.

08/29/2026

Don't let your router or firewall get old. These devices have a shelf life, and once they stop getting security updates, your hacking risk goes up. Ask your IT for a list of your network gear and whether each piece is still supported. Anything past end of life needs replacing.

08/28/2026

The face on your video call might not be real. Deepfakes can now fake a familiar face and voice live, and people have been talked into wiring out fortunes. If someone on a call pushes you to move money fast, verify another way first. Call them back on a number you already have.

08/28/2026

More technology doesn't automatically mean better technology.

By simplifying and standardizing your IT environment, your business can reduce unnecessary complexity, create greater stability, and get more value from its technology investments.

That's where a strategic approach to IT makes a difference.

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08/27/2026

The right IT solution isn’t necessarily the newest, biggest, or most complicated.
It’s the solution that makes sense for your business.

At Total Solutions, technology is approached with your goals, needs, and value in mind, helping you build an IT environment that supports your business today and prepares you for what comes next.

08/27/2026

You're probably holding way more customer data than you need: old card numbers, files from clients who left years ago. If you don't need it, it's just data for a hacker to steal. Delete what you've no reason to keep, old payment details first. You can't lose what you don't have.

08/27/2026

The cost of IT isn't limited to what appears on an invoice.

Outdated systems, unnecessary complexity, security gaps, lost productivity, and technology that doesn't support your goals can all carry a cost.

A strategic IT partner doesn't just fix what's broken. They help you plan what's next. That’s where we step in for you.

08/26/2026

Attackers don't always need your password. They click 'forgot password' and reset it through your recovery email or security questions, and those answers are often on your social media. Lock down your recovery email with MFA, and make up fake answers to security questions.