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🎉Friday is here!🎉
Time to close those extra 27 browser tabs, log off the endless emails, and give your keyboard a well-deserved break. 🖥️➡️🍕

Have a safe and secure weekend—your passwords deserve a rest too.

Changes are coming for DoD contractors with CMMC 2.0 this November. Fewer compliance tiers might sound like progress, but stricter rules and tight deadlines could tell a different story. Conditional certifications and POA&Ms may offer wiggle room—but will it be enough?

US Department of Defense issues strict new cyber rules for potential contractors Compliance is about to get more complicated

Fall is almost here, but don’t let your security fall with it. Hackers are out there raking in stolen data like autumn leaves.
Keep your defenses strong:
✅ Update software
✅ Avoid suspicious links
✅ Keep your firewall as strong as your coffee

Enjoy the cooler weather, not a data breach. Happy Friday!

💡The more you know: Google is going proactive—launching a 'disruption unit' to dismantle cybercriminal operations rather than just defend. This comes as the U.S. pushes forward with new offensive cybersecurity powers under a $1B initiative. A bold shift in strategy is underway.

Google is getting ready to 'hack back' as US considers shifting from cyber defense to offense — new 'Scam Farms' bill opens up new retaliatory hacking actions Welcome to the Wild West.

Myth Busters- Cyber Edition

🚫 Myth: “Cybersecurity is only for big businesses.”
✅ Truth: Hackers love small businesses too.
Don’t make it easy for them—secure your systems and relax this weekend.
Happy Friday!

When your coworker calls for help, it might not be them on the other end. Voice and video deepfakes are on the rise, with AI scammers cloning familiar faces and voices to trick employees into sharing info or sending money.

Experts say that between better tech, cheaper tools, and easier access, these scams have surged nearly 150% in 2025. Even trained pros can get fooled. Put up your best defense:
1. Slowing down—even just for a few seconds— and pause before clicking or replying.
2. Contact RaptorGuard to help you spot the fakes and stay secure (918-888-HACK).

Watch out, AI impersonation scams have risen by 148% in 2025 – here’s how to stay safe, according security experts Don't take that voice or video message at face value

Hackers in the courtroom? Federal courts roll back to paper filings.

Hackers breached the U.S. federal court filing system, exploiting long-known flaws to access sealed records. Courts are shifting some filings back to paper while working on stronger security. Read more below.

Hack of federal court filing system exploited security flaws known since 2020 The intrusion into the federal judiciary’s case filing system was like “taking candy from a baby,” said one person with knowledge of the hack.

The FBI and CISA are warning about more attacks from a cyber group called "Scattered Spider". They use phishing, fake IT help desk calls, and stolen logins to break into big companies. Once inside, they steal data and demand money.

More attacks are likely, so experts are staying alert and so should you!

FBI, CISA warn of more Scattered Spider attacks to come Scattered Spider isn't done targeting US companies just yet

Some of the latest news in the cyber world- Over 10,000 organizations—including schools, hospitals, and government agencies—are at risk from a newly discovered Microsoft SharePoint flaw.

Hackers are using the bug to quietly break in and steal sensitive data. Microsoft has released a fix, but many systems may still be exposed. Stay aware, stay informed, call RaptorGuard to secure you and your team. (918-888-HACK)!

Microsoft SharePoint attack puts more than 10,000 companies at risk: What can you do to stay safe online? Microsoft has urgently addressed active cyberattacks targeting SharePoint servers used by organizations, including government agencies. The attacks exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities, potentially impacting over 10,000 companies globally. While SharePoint Online remains unaffected, immediate....

Not 100% CMMC ready? That’s where a POA&M (Plan of Action and Milestones) comes in!

It’s your roadmap to fix gaps, stay compliant, and prove you're working on it.
A POA&M explains:
-What’s wrong
-How they’ll fix it
-When it will be done

Best practices include:
✅ Be honest and clear
✅ Set real deadlines
✅ Track progress often
✅ Fix high-risk issues first

A strong POA&M keeps you audit-ready!

One of the latest movements in the CMMC world: DoD's continued progress to fully roll out CMMC by addressing two major challenges- regulatory approval and cost and access for small contractors.

Read about it below.

DoD addresses two big challenges to make CMMC a reality Stacy Bostjanick, DoD’s chief of the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity in the CIO’s office, said managed service providers could reduce the cost of CMMC.

🧨16 billion accounts leaked. Similar story. Similar dance. Same hacking story we've been warned about.

A massive data dump just hit the dark web—one of the biggest breaches ever...that we know of. From passwords to personal info, it’s all out there.
👉 Check your accounts.
🔐 Update those passwords.
🔑 Turn on MFA.

If you’re reusing passwords across sites, now’s the time to stop—hackers love low-hanging fruit.

16 billion accounts exposed: marking one of the biggest data breaches in history The largest data breach in history has just happened, with over 16 billion accounts exposed: including passwords, and more private data.