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IT News Roundup: ChatGPT Gets a Work Mode, Supply Chain Scares, and AI's Hidden Costs
This week: OpenAI launches an AI work agent, a nasty npm supply chain attack, and why AI is burning through budgets faster than expected.
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Guides, how-tos, and expert advice on IT software and security for home users and small businesses.
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Weekly IT News Roundup: Record Patch Tuesday, New Malware Threat, and AI Coding Tools Heat Up
This week: Microsoft's biggest-ever Patch Tuesday, a nasty cross-platform RAT, and the AI coding tool market gets more crowded.
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This Week in IT: OpenAI's New Model Family, AI Coding Tools, and a Supply Chain Attack You Should Know About
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6, AI coding tools reshape small teams, and hijacked packages spread infostealers. Your weekly IT roundup from itpick.co.uk.
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AI Security Flaws, Record Patch Tuesday, and Rising Cyber Scams: Your Weekly IT Roundup
Microsoft patches a record 200 vulnerabilities, AI tools expose serious security gaps, and INTERPOL warns of rising cyber scams. Here's what you need to know.
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IT News Roundup: Record Patch Tuesday, VPN Exploit Alert, and AI Agent Security
This week: a record-breaking Patch Tuesday, an active VPN flaw, AI agent security risks, and what it all means for you.
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Weekly IT News Roundup: AI Risks, Developer Malware Traps, and the Shadow AI Problem
This week: Satya Nadella's AI warning, North Korean developer scams, shadow AI in the workplace, and why your old software is a security risk.
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This Week in IT: Microsoft Goes Solo on AI, VPN Zero-Day Attacks, and the AI Phishing Flood
Microsoft breaks free from OpenAI, a critical VPN flaw is exploited in the wild, and AI is supercharging phishing attacks. Your weekly IT roundup.
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This Week in IT: Microsoft Goes Solo on AI, VPN Zero-Day Exploited, and Phishing Gets Smarter
Microsoft breaks free from OpenAI, a critical VPN flaw is actively exploited, and AI is supercharging phishing attacks. Your weekly IT roundup.
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Weekly IT Roundup: ChatGPT Phishing Flaw, AI Security Woes, and a Major Government Data Leak
This week's IT news covers a ChatGPT phishing vulnerability, CISA's AWS credential leak, and why AI agents still aren't ready for prime time.
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Weekly Roundup: Budget AI Models Shake Up the Market, and Why Security Patching Just Got Urgent
MiniMax undercuts ChatGPT pricing, AI agents get hijacked in testing, and a massive government security leak highlights basic hygiene failures.
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How to Create a Password Policy for Your Small Business
A practical guide to setting up a password policy that protects your small business without making life difficult for your team.
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Weekly Roundup: npm Supply Chain Attack, CISA's AWS Leak, and AI Agent Risks
This week's IT security news covers npm package compromise, a major CISA data leak, and emerging risks from AI agents in production systems.
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Weekly Roundup: Supply Chain Attacks Hit Developers Hard, Plus AI Security Breakthroughs
Major security incidents hit npm and PHP packages, whilst AI tools like Claude start finding thousands of software vulnerabilities.
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How to Secure Your Small Business Network: A Practical Guide
Simple, practical steps to protect your small business network from cyber threats without needing an IT degree.
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Best Free Tools for PC Maintenance: Keep Your Computer Running Smoothly
Discover the best free PC maintenance tools to clean up junk files, remove malware, and keep your Windows computer running like new.
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5 Signs Your Small Business Needs Better IT Security
Most small businesses underestimate their cyber risk until something goes wrong. Here are five warning signs that your IT security needs attention — before it's too late.
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Do Macs Really Need Antivirus Software in 2026?
The myth that Macs don't get viruses is well and truly dead. Here's what Mac users actually need to stay protected in 2026 — and what's overkill.
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What is a VPN and Do You Actually Need One in 2026?
VPNs are everywhere — but do you actually need one? Here's a clear, honest explanation of what a VPN does, when it's worth having, and when it's not.
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What is the 3-2-1 Backup Rule — and Are You Actually Following It?
The 3-2-1 backup rule is the gold standard for data protection. Here's what it means, why it matters, and how to implement it at home and in your business.
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