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IT Setup Assessment Questionnaire: Evaluate Your Cybersecurity & IT Health

Is your business truly secure? This free IT setup assessment questionnaire helps you identify strengths and gaps in your cybersecurity and IT environment. Covering account security, phishing awareness, device protection, backup recovery, infrastructure, and overall security review. Answer Yes, No, or Unsure and schedule a consultation with BG Cyber Connections or your current IT Service Provider.

By: Tisagh

5 Oct 2026

Elementor Security Update: CSRF Vulnerability Patched in Version 4.3.2

The Elementor team has released a critical security update addressing a CSRF vulnerability in Elementor versions 4.3.0 and 4.3.1. The flaw could have allowed attackers to perform unauthorized actions on affected sites. Patched in version 4.3.2 (released September 25, 2026). Update immediately to protect your WordPress site.

By: Tisagh

25 Sep 2026

Critical Authentication Bypass Discovered in WPMU DEV Dashboard Plugin

A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the WPMU DEV Dashboard plugin, used on an estimated 350,000 WordPress sites. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator access when Hub SSO is enabled, potentially leading to complete site takeover. A patch (version 5.0.2) is available. Update immediately or disable Hub SSO.

By: Tisagh

25 Sep 2026

Critical Vulnerability in WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture Plugin Under Active Exploitation

A critical unauthenticated file upload vulnerability in the WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture plugin is being actively exploited, with over 100,000 attack attempts blocked. The flaw allows attackers to upload PHP backdoors and achieve remote code execution. Patched version 2.0.3.2 is available. Update immediately.

By: Tisagh

18 Sep 2026

Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability Patched in All-in-One WP Migration

A critical unauthenticated second-order SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in the All-in-One WP Migration and Backup plugin, used by over 5 million sites worldwide. The flaw allowed attackers to leak the plugin's secret key and achieve remote code execution, leading to complete site takeover. ServMask released a patched version (7.110) on August 20, 2026. BG Cyber Connect has already updated all client sites. Here is what you need to know.

By: Tisagh

11 Sep 2026

Microsoft Entra ID Is Retiring SMS and Voice MFA: What Caribbean Businesses Need to Know

Microsoft is retiring SMS and voice authentication for Entra ID by February 1, 2027, making passkeys the default sign-in method. For Caribbean businesses, this transition demands immediate attention. Learn what is changing, when, and the steps you must take to ensure your organisation remains secure and operational. No opt-out. Act before September 2026.

By: Tisagh

4 Sep 2026

Critical Elementor Pro Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation

A critical security vulnerability in Elementor Pro, the popular WordPress page builder plugin with over 6 million active installations, is currently being actively exploited. The vulnerability (CVE-2026-32475) allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files and achieve complete site takeover. Over 190,000 exploit attempts have already been blocked. Update to version 4.2.2 immediately.

By: Tisagh

3 Sep 2026

Microsoft Entra ID Is Retiring SMS and Voice MFA: What Caribbean Businesses Need to Know

Microsoft is retiring SMS and voice authentication for Entra ID by February 1, 2027, making passkeys the default sign-in method. For Caribbean businesses, this transition demands immediate action. Learn what is changing, when, and the steps you must take to ensure your organisation remains secure and operational. No opt-out. Act before September 2026.

By: Tisagh

24 Jul 2026

Critical WordPress Core Vulnerability

On July 17, 2026, the WordPress Security Team released urgent security updates addressing a critical vulnerability chain in WordPress core affecting versions 6.8 through 7.0.1. Two flaws, CVE-2026-60137 (SQL Injection) and CVE-2026-63030 (Remote Code Execution), can be chained to allow unauthenticated attackers to take complete control of vulnerable sites. No plugins required. No authentication needed. Update to 6.8.6, 6.9.5, or 7.0.2 immediately.

By: Tisagh

17 Jul 2026

YouTube Ad Blocking Goes Mainstream: What It Means for Your Business Marketing Strategy

DuckDuckGo now blocks most YouTube video ads by default. For businesses relying on YouTube advertising, this shift demands attention. This article explores the growing ad-blocking trend, what it means for your reach, and how to adapt with content marketing, SEO, influencer partnerships, and a diversified strategy. Future-proof your digital marketing.

By: Tisagh

10 Jul 2026

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