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September Patch Broke Remote Desktop on Windows Server: What Perth Businesses Must Check
September's Patch Tuesday fixed a critical, unauthenticated Remote Desktop flaw — then the same update broke RDS on Windows Server, forcing hard reboots. Here's what Perth businesses need to check. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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Passkeys Are Now Default in Microsoft 365: What Perth Businesses Must Check
Microsoft has switched Entra ID to passkeys by default and is retiring SMS and voice sign-in codes by February 2027. Here's what Perth businesses need to check now. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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Two Chrome Zero-Days in a Week, Plus a Firewall Alert: What to Check Now
Google patched two actively exploited Chrome zero-days within a week, while CISA flagged actively exploited flaws in Cisco, Citrix and Fortinet security gear. Here's what Perth businesses should check this week. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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Copilot Is Now Built Into Microsoft 365 Business: Decide Before 30 September
Microsoft has made Copilot a permanent part of its small business plans, with a discounted add-on price ending 30 September 2026. Here's what Perth businesses should check first. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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September 2026 Patch Tuesday Was Microsoft's Biggest Ever: What Perth Businesses Should Check
Microsoft's September 2026 Patch Tuesday fixed a record 966 flaws, including two zero-days already under attack — one inside Windows Update itself. Here's what Perth businesses need to check. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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SIM-Swap Fraud Is Rising Again: What It Means for Your Perth Business Accounts
Reports of SIM-swap and phone port-out fraud are climbing in Australia, and the target is usually the SMS codes protecting your business banking and email. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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The SMS Sender ID Register Is Mandatory: What Perth Businesses Need to Do
Australia's SMS Sender ID Register became mandatory on 1 July 2026. Here's what Perth businesses that send appointment reminders, invoices or marketing texts need to check now. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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Microsoft 365 Prices Went Up: What to Check Before Your Perth Business Renews
Microsoft 365 Business Standard is now $21/user/month in Australia, up 12%, while Business Premium is unchanged. Here's what Perth businesses should check before renewal. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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Critical Windows VPN Flaw Under Active Attack: What Perth Businesses Need to Check
CISA confirms hackers are actively exploiting a critical Windows VPN flaw, CVE-2026-33824, to break into business networks with no login required. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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Scams Awareness Week 2026: Why 4 in 5 Perth Small Businesses Are Already a Target
This week's national Scams Awareness Week data shows four in five small businesses were targeted in the past year. Here's the 'Stop. Check. Protect.' test for your Perth business. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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Windows 11 24H2 Stops Getting Updates in October: What Perth Businesses Should Check Now
Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro editions reach end of updates on 13 October 2026. Here's how to check what your Perth business is running and what to do before then. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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Hackers Breached the Software Your IT Provider Manages You With: A Perth Guide
In August 2026 attackers actively exploited a widely used remote IT management platform to reach into client networks. Here's what it means for your Perth business. From Computer Mechanics, Perth IT specialists since 1997.
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