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Unbound Digital LLC is locally owned and operated Business IT Solutions provider. We offer services such as Managed IT Service, Networking, VoIP, Workstations, Servers, and Wireless. We can help your company with compliances such as PCI, HIPAA, FinRa and more.

There’s a security story doing the rounds right now that’s needs your attention… especially if your phone holds anything...
06/02/2026

There’s a security story doing the rounds right now that’s needs your attention… especially if your phone holds anything important 📱

Researchers have demonstrated a way to pull sensitive data from certain Android phones in under a minute.

And it’s not as far-fetched as it might sound.

They focused on devices using chips from MediaTek, which are found in a surprisingly large number of Android phones.

The technique they used doesn’t involve tricking someone into clicking a link or installing anything. Instead, it works at a deeper level of the device.

They connected to the phone via USB while it was powered down and accessed a part of the system that’s supposed to keep sensitive data safe.

This area, often described as a “secure zone”, is where things like encryption keys and PIN protection are handled.

From there, they were able to extract those keys, unlock the phone’s storage outside of Android, and work out the PIN.

Once that’s done, the contents of the device become accessible. Messages, photos, files, and even things like crypto wallet data 😱

Now, rest assured, this isn’t something that can be done remotely. Someone would need physical access to the phone and the right tools.

But that doesn’t make it a niche risk.

Phones get lost, stolen, or left unattended all the time, and that’s where this kind of weakness becomes relevant.

What this really highlights is how much trust we place in our phones without thinking about what’s underneath.

They feel secure because they’re personal and protected by a PIN or fingerprint, but they’re still complex systems made up of hardware and software layers.

If there’s a flaw in one of those layers, it can undermine everything else ☠️

The good news is that this vulnerability has been disclosed responsibly and patches have been issued, so keeping devices up to date really does matter here.

It’s also a reminder to think carefully about what ends up stored on a phone, especially anything sensitive or business-critical.

It’s easy to assume that because a device is in your pocket, it’s also under your control.

Most of the time that’s true. But as this shows, control can shift quickly under the right conditions.

🤔 If your phone fell into the wrong hands for a short time, what would it give access to? And is that a level of exposure you’re comfortable with?

06/01/2026

Are the passwords protecting your business as strong as you think they are?

There’s a growing shortcut that looks clever on the surface, and feels efficient, but could weaken your security without you realizing.

If you’re using AI in your business, this is something you need to understand…

If your business website runs on WordPress, here’s a quick check for you 🔎There’s a popular plugin called Quiz and Surve...
05/31/2026

If your business website runs on WordPress, here’s a quick check for you 🔎

There’s a popular plugin called Quiz and Survey Master (QSM).

It’s used by more than 40,000 websites to create quizzes, surveys and forms without needing any coding.

Unfortunately, versions 10.3.1 and older were recently found to have a serious security flaw.

The issue is what’s known as an SQL injection vulnerability.

SQL is the language used to talk to a website’s database, the part that stores things like user accounts, submissions, and other important data.

An SQL injection flaw means someone can sneak malicious commands into that database.

In this case, any logged-in user, even someone with a basic subscriber account, could potentially inject commands into the system.

That could allow actions like:

🚫 Accessing sensitive data�
🚫 Extracting information from the database�
🚫 Manipulating content

The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-67987, and it was fixed in version 10.3.2.

The latest version available is 10.3.5, which is the safest bet.

Based on WordPress.org data, just over half of websites using QSM are on version 10.3. That means a large number are likely still vulnerable.

That’s potentially tens of thousands of sites.

Right now, there’s no confirmed evidence of this flaw being actively exploited. But once a vulnerability is public, attackers often start scanning the internet looking for unpatched sites.

👉 If your site uses this plugin, the solution is straightforward: Update it immediately 👈

More broadly, this is a reminder of something I say often to business owners: WordPress itself isn’t usually the weak link. It’s the plugins.

Every plugin you install adds functionality but also adds potential risk.

If you’re not actively using a plugin or theme, it shouldn’t just be deactivated. It should be deleted from the server completely.

Websites aren’t a set and forget asset. They’re part of your digital infrastructure.

If they’re vulnerable, they can become an entry point into your wider systems. Especially if admin accounts reuse passwords across services.

❓ When was the last time someone checked which plugins your website is running and whether they’re fully up to date?

If you’ve ever tried to get an AI tool to understand a whole project instead of just one document, you’ll appreciate thi...
05/30/2026

If you’ve ever tried to get an AI tool to understand a whole project instead of just one document, you’ll appreciate this…

Microsoft has introduced something called Copilot Agents in OneDrive.

And this is where AI starts to feel a bit more useful for real-world business work 🤖

Here’s the problem it’s trying to solve.

Normally, if you ask Copilot to summarize or analyze something, you’re doing it one file at a time. One Word document. One spreadsheet. One PowerPoint.

But projects don’t live in one file.

They live across proposals, meeting notes, budgets, timelines, research documents, and email summaries.

With OneDrive Agents, you can now select up to 20 related files and bundle them together into what’s saved as a .agent file.

Instead of asking: “Summarize this file…”

You can ask: “What deadlines are coming up across this whole project?”

“Where are the risks?”�

“What did we agree in the last three meetings?”

And it has the context of all the selected files, not just one.

The agent behaves like other AI tools. It can summarize, answer questions, surface key points. But it’s operating with a broader understanding.

Even better, these agents are saved as files inside OneDrive.

That means you can share the .agent file with colleagues. They don’t need to recreate the setup themselves. You’re all working from the same AI “view” of the project.

As projects evolve, you can add or remove documents from the agent or refine the instructions it uses.

It stays aligned with the latest information instead of becoming outdated.

Right now, this feature is available to people with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license accessing OneDrive via the web.

It’s clearly still evolving. Microsoft is asking for feedback, which suggests it’s watching closely to see how businesses use it.

From a business owner’s perspective, the real value is reducing the time spent hunting across folders, trying to piece together context.

If AI can help you understand a whole project in one place instead of ten separate files, that’s meaningful productivity.

🤔 The question is, would you trust an AI agent to interpret multiple important documents at once, or would you still prefer to read everything yourself?

05/29/2026

Still relying on Windows 10 with Extended Security Updates?

Your safety net has an end date and it’s approaching fast.

When it disappears, so does your protection.

If Windows 10 is still part of your business setup, now’s the time to start thinking ahead…

Your office printer and thermostat are computers—are you treating them like it? 🖨️🌡️🔐We often overlook the background ap...
05/28/2026

Your office printer and thermostat are computers—are you treating them like it? 🖨️🌡️🔐

We often overlook the background appliances, but in 2026, every "smart" device on your network is a potential entry point for attackers. If your printer is still using a default password or your thermostat is on the same network as your server, your data is more exposed than you think.

Small business IoT security is all about visibility and isolation. Learn how a few consistent habits can prevent these overlooked devices from becoming the easiest entry point into your office.



https://www.unbounddigital.net/securing-your-offices-smart-thermostats-and-printers/

05/27/2026

Too many pop-ups breaking your concentration? Windows 11 Focus hides notifications so you can get more work done…

If you receive a message saying a large Apple Pay payment has been blocked and you need to call a number urgently… STOP ...
05/26/2026

If you receive a message saying a large Apple Pay payment has been blocked and you need to call a number urgently…

STOP 🚩

There’s a new scam circulating that targets Apple users, and it’s very convincing.

The email or text usually claims that a high-value purchase has been attempted using your Apple Pay details.

It might mention suspicious activity, a blocked transaction, or even a fake case number. The branding looks polished. The formatting feels official.

Really? The phone number in the message connects you directly to scammers.

The tactic is simple.

Create anxiety about losing a significant amount of money, then offer a quick solution 😱

When people believe their account is under threat, they’re more likely to act without double-checking.

Once on the phone, the criminals typically try to gather your Apple ID login details, verification codes sent to your device, or card information.

With that, they can attempt to take control of your account ⚠️

Here are a few important facts:

Apple does not send fraud alerts asking you to call a number included in an email or text message.

It also doesn’t use aggressive language suggesting your account will be locked if you don’t respond immediately.

That kind of urgency is a common phishing technique 🎣

If you ever receive something like this, check the sender’s email address carefully.

It may look genuine at first glance, but small spelling errors or unusual domain names often give it away.

Generic greetings like “Hello {Name}” instead of your actual name are another warning sign.

It’s also worth remembering that if a payment really were suspicious, your bank would normally step in automatically.

Banks tend to block unusual transactions and contact you directly through official channels.

You would approve a legitimate payment, not scramble to stop it via a random phone number in a text.

If you’re unsure, don’t use any contact details from the message 🚫

Instead, go directly to Apple’s official website yourself and use the support options there.

Or check your purchase history on your device: Settings > Tap your name > Media & Purchases > View Account > Purchase History

That will show you whether any genuine transactions have taken place.

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated. They’re using better branding, cleaner layouts, and fewer obvious mistakes.

That makes it even more important to slow down and verify before responding.

❓ If someone in your business received a message like this, would they know to ignore the phone number and check through official channels instead?

Some businesses feel like they’re constantly dealing with IT problems.A system slows down or something stops working. Pe...
05/25/2026

Some businesses feel like they’re constantly dealing with IT problems.

A system slows down or something stops working. People report it, wait for it to be fixed, and then carry on until the next issue appears.

But others rarely seem to have those disruptions.

What’s the difference?

It comes down to the way they approach their IT…

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