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The DataComm Network Blog is your source for thought leadership at the intersection of technology, security, and strategy. From deep dives into evolving IT trends to expert perspectives on cybersecurity best practices, our blog delivers the insights you need to stay informed, agile, and resilient in a rapidly changing digital world.

Update Fatigue: How the relentless pace of software updates is breaking user trust — and what organizations can do about it

Somewhere between the fourteenth update notification of the week and the third forced restart during a critical deadline, something breaks. Not the software — the user. They click "Remind me later." Then again. And again. Eventually, they stop updating altogether. This is update fatigue — and it's quietly becoming one of the most significant and underappreciated vulnerabilities in organizational cybersecurity today.
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Kofi's Korner - Insights from DataComm's Technical Solutions Team

Kofi’s Korner April 2026

Rising technology costs, evolving cyber threats, and increasingly complex IT environments are forcing organizations to rethink how they plan, protect, and scale their infrastructure. In this edition of Kofi’s Korner, we explore what’s driving today’s unpredictable pricing landscape, how a layered security approach strengthens resilience, and why solutions like SecurShield IDS/IPS are critical in a firewall-first world. Discover practical insights and strategies to help your organization stay secure, compliant, and ahead of what’s next.
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Why Dedicated IDS/IPS Still Matters in a Firewall-First World

Firewall IPS is only one layer. Discover why dedicated IDS/IPS—backed by real analysts—delivers stronger visibility, faster response, and a more complete security posture.
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Cybersecurity Experts Serving the Tampa Bay Area and Beyond

Project Glasswing: What It Means for Critical Infrastructure, AI Risk, and Cyber Defense

Project Glasswing shows how AI-driven cybersecurity is reshaping the defense of critical software and infrastructure. This article explores Anthropic’s initiative through the lens of the NIST AI RMF Playbook, the FDIC’s cybersecurity guidance, and what regulated organizations should do now to govern AI-enabled vulnerability discovery, strengthen resilience, and reduce risk. It also explains how DataComm can help turn AI security promise into a practical, compliant strategy.
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Security Advisory: CVE-2026-5281 (Zero-Day)

DataComm is monitoring CVE-2026-5281, a Google Chrome zero-day confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. We strongly recommend organizations update Chrome immediately (Windows/macOS 146.0.7680.177/.178; Linux 146.0.7680.177) and verify endpoint version compliance across managed systems. Need help validating rollout or exposure? Contact support@www-prod.datacomm.com or (877) 544-3655.
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DataComm Networks Incorporated, a leader in Cybersecurity partner in the Tampa Bay Area and beyond.

Increasing Technology Costs: What You Need to Know

Technology costs are climbing as vendors respond to rising memory prices, supply constraints, and growing AI-driven demand. This article explores what those increases mean for budgeting, procurement, and IT planning, and how businesses can take a more strategic approach to managing technology investments with help from DataComm.
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DataComm Networks Incorporated, a leader in Cybersecurity partner in the Tampa Bay Area and beyond.

Security Advisory: CVE-2026-3910 (Active Exploitation)

Google has issued a Stable Channel security update for Chrome Desktop to address CVE-2026-3910, a high-severity V8 vulnerability that is being exploited in the wild. Organizations should immediately update Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux, verify endpoint versions, and ensure managed systems are running the patched release.
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DataComm Networks Incorporated, a leader in Cybersecurity partner in the Tampa Bay Area and beyond.
DataComm Networks Incorporated, a leader in Cybersecurity partner in the Tampa Bay Area and beyond.

Security Advisory: Google Chrome CVE-2026-2441 (Zero-Day)

DataComm is monitoring CVE-2026-2441, a newly disclosed Google Chrome zero-day vulnerability confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. We strongly recommend that all users and organizations update Chrome immediately and restart the browser to apply the fix. DataComm teams are prioritizing endpoint compliance and assisting customers with rapid patch validation and rollout to reduce exposure.
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DataComm Networks Incorporated, a leader in Cybersecurity partner in the Tampa Bay Area and beyond.
DataComm Networks Incorporated, a leader in Cybersecurity partner in the Tampa Bay Area and beyond.

Security Advisory: Windows ActiveX CVE-2008-0015 (Known Exploited Vulnerability)

DataComm is monitoring CVE-2008-0015, a legacy remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Video ActiveX control (msvidctl.dll) that can be triggered when a user visits a specially crafted web page. While the CVE is older, it remains relevant today because it is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, indicating evidence of real-world exploitation. Organizations should identify any remaining exposure (especially legacy Internet Explorer/ActiveX dependencies), apply available vendor mitigations/updates, and prioritize upgrade or decommissioning of unsupported systems to reduce risk.
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DataComm Networks Incorporated, a leader in Cybersecurity partner in the Tampa Bay Area and beyond.
DataComm Networks Incorporated, a leader in Cybersecurity partner in the Tampa Bay Area and beyond.

Security Advisory: Apple CVE-2026-20700 (Active Exploitation)

DataComm is monitoring CVE-2026-20700, an Apple zero-day vulnerability impacting the Dynamic Link Editor component. Apple reports the issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against targeted individuals and that successful exploitation could enable arbitrary code execution under certain conditions. We recommend organizations and users apply Apple’s latest security updates immediately—including iOS/iPadOS 26.3 and corresponding updates for macOS Tahoe 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3—to reduce exposure.
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DataComm Networks Incorporated, a leader in Cybersecurity partner in the Tampa Bay Area and beyond.
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