5 PM Tech News Recap for July 2, 2026: SharePoint, Opera Paste Protect, Cisco Voice Systems, Google Play, And Account Security

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Jennifer’s July 2, 2026 5 PM technology recap for The IT Guys covers an actively exploited SharePoint flaw, Opera’s Paste Protect, Cisco voice-system patching, Google Play Protect, residential proxy risks, and practical security checks.

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Quick Tech Tip: Use Your Phone Hotspot For Sensitive Work

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Public Wi-Fi is fine for casual browsing, but banking, payroll, admin portals, customer files, and password changes are safer on a phone hotspot you control. Here is the quick setup and what to watch for.

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Windows Server 2022 Hotpatch Support Extended: What IT Admins Should Know

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Microsoft announced on July 1, 2026 that Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition hotpatch support is extended through October 2027. Here is what changed, who is affected, and how businesses should plan server patching.

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5 PM Tech News Recap for July 1, 2026: Microsoft 365 Password Sprays, Oracle EBS Risk, Adobe Updates, DHS Breach, And AI Power Investment

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Jennifer’s 5 PM technology news recap for July 1, 2026: Microsoft 365 password-spray attacks, exposed Oracle E-Business Suite risk, Adobe ColdFusion and Campaign Classic patches, DHS HSIN breach confirmation, FTC identity-theft lessons, and AI power infrastructure.

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Quick Tech Tip: Verify Before You Allow Remote Support

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Before you let anyone view or control your computer remotely, verify the support request through a known-good phone number, ticket, or support channel. This simple habit helps stop fake tech support scams and help desk impersonation.

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5 PM Tech News Recap for June 30, 2026: Oracle E-Business Suite, Langflow AI Risk, Microsoft Security AI, Apple Updates, World Cup Scams, And Password Leaks

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Today at 5 PM: active Oracle E-Business Suite exploitation, Langflow AI workflow attacks, Microsoft security AI, Apple background security updates, World Cup scams, and credential exposure advice for home users and small businesses.

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Nissan Employee Data Breach: What The Oracle PeopleSoft Zero-Day Exposed

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Nissan says current and former employee data may have been exposed through an Oracle PeopleSoft cyberattack. Here is what happened, what data may be involved, and what employees and businesses should do now.

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Gaslight macOS Malware: The Fix, The Risk, And What To Check Now

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Gaslight is newly reported macOS malware with backdoor, infostealer, Telegram command-and-control, and AI prompt-injection behavior. Here is what it does, what the real fix is, and what Mac users should check now.

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Quick Tech Tip: Show File Extensions Before You Open Attachments

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Turn on file name extensions in Windows or macOS so fake invoices, resumes, scanner files, and double-extension attachments are easier to catch before someone opens them.

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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 and Safari 26.5.2 Security Updates

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Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 and Safari 26.5.2 on June 29, 2026. Here is what Mac users and small businesses should patch, why WebKit and kernel fixes matter, and how to roll the updates out safely.

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