Pentagon Bans China-Based Engineers Over Hacking Concerns

The US Department of Defense has banned technology vendors from using China-based personnel to maintain its cloud systems, following revelations that sensitive government data had been exposed to potential foreign interference.

The new directive comes after a ProPublica investigation uncovered how Microsoft relied on engineers based in China for nearly a decade to service Pentagon networks. Experts warn that this practice could have given Beijing unprecedented access to critical defense information.

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SonicWall Urges Urgent Credential Reset After Backup File Exposure

SonicWall has issued an urgent advisory encouraging customers to reset all login credentials after researchers discovered that configuration backup files from MySonicWall were inadvertently exposed on public storage.

These files contained encrypted passwords, pre-shared keys, and TLS certificates used by SonicOS appliances, creating the potential for threat actors to decrypt credentials and gain unauthorized access to organizational networks.

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ChatGPT Tricked Into Solving CAPTCHAs: Security Risks for AI and Enterprise Systems

Cornell University researchers have revealed that ChatGPT agents can be manipulated to bypass CAPTCHA protections and internal safety rules, raising serious concerns about the security of large language models (LLMs) in enterprise environments.

By using a technique known as prompt injection, the team demonstrated that even advanced anti-bot systems and AI guardrails can be circumvented when contextual manipulation is involved.

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Scale Your IoT. Shrink Your Risk.

IoT Support for Small to Mid-Size Organizations

IoT is rapidly transforming how small and mid-size organizations operate—delivering real-time insights, enabling smarter automation, and driving meaningful efficiencies. But as your network of connected devices grows, so do the challenges. Every new sensor, camera, or controller adds another layer of complexity: more data to manage, more systems to secure, and more chances for something to go wrong.
Managing this kind of scale with limited IT resources can feel overwhelming. You might be facing rising support costs, inconsistent device performance, or security gaps that keep your team up at night. Whether you’re preparing for your first IoT rollout or trying to get control over a rapidly growing environment, you need a way to grow your infrastructure without growing your risk.

That’s where reliable support makes all the difference. With the right strategy and tools in place, you can simplify device management, gain visibility across your entire ecosystem, and work to keep everything running securely—without stretching your team too thin. Cyber resilience is key. It’s not just about preventing threats—it’s about withstanding disruption, recovering quickly, and staying ahead of the curve as your technology evolves.

If you’re looking to expand your IoT capabilities without compromising security, performance, or peace of mind, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Start with a conversation about what you’re building, where you’re stuck, and how to take the next step with confidence.

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