Cybersecurity in September 2025
What changed, why it matters, and what to do today.
Zero-days fixed
2
Chrome + Microsoft patches landed.
Microsoft fixes
84
Part of Patch Tuesday.
Attack activity
High
APIs and browsers hit first.
In 30 seconds
- Update Windows, Chrome, and your phone this week.
- Turn on automatic backups. Make sure restores work.
- Use strong passwords plus 2-step login.
- Train staff to spot fake invoices and “rush” money requests.
What’s hot this month
Chrome zero-day
A bad site can take over Chrome. Simple fix: update Chrome now.
Settings → About Chrome → Update
Samsung Android fix
A booby-trapped picture can break your Galaxy phone. Install September’s update.
Settings → Software update → Download and install
Microsoft Patch Tuesday
Windows and Office fixes are out, including zero-days. Run Windows Update.
Start → Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates
Why this matters in Las Vegas & Pahrump
- Phishing emails posing as “quick invoices” hit local shops weekly.
- Remote-access attacks spike after hours and weekends.
- Backups save small businesses from paying ransomware. Test yours.
Your 1-hour safety plan
- Update Windows, Mac, phones, and Chrome.
- Turn on automatic backups. Confirm last night’s run. Do a test restore.
- Require 2-step login on email, bank, QuickBooks, and admin tools.
- Uninstall unused remote tools. Change any shared passwords.
- Train your team: never move money without a call-back check.
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