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title: "Current Events - Omega Technical Solutions Blog"
description: "Omega Technical Solutions offers expert IT support to small and medium-sized businesses. Learn more about our technical IT solutions today."
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date: "2026-06-13T19:54:57+00:00"
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# Omega Technical Solutions Blog

Omega Technical Solutions has been serving the Haymarket area since 2007, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

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##  [What the FCC’s Router Ban Means for Your Business](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-the-fcc-s-router-ban-means-for-your-business)

  Wednesday, 22 April 2026

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On March 23, 2026, the digital landscape shifted overnight. The FCC issued a sweeping mandate that reclassified almost every consumer-grade Wi-Fi router in American homes as a “national security threat.” The policy was a direct response to Salt, Flax, and Volt Typhoon campaigns—state-sponsored cyberattacks that, according to official reports, utilized residential routers as the primary entry points for breaching critical infrastructure.

We know the question on your mind, and it’s the same as many other businesses: “How does this impact me?” That’s what we’re here to answer.

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##  [LexisNexis Breach — Lessons in Small Business Patching](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/lexisnexis-breach-lessons-in-small-business-patching)

  Wednesday, 01 April 2026

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In late February, data analytics company LexisNexis Legal &amp; Professional suffered a data breach in which the threat actor responsible used an unpatched application to access the company’s Amazon Web Services infrastructure. While LexisNexis L&amp;P claims the data leaked was minimal, this breach still serves as an important reminder of a critical security principle:

If a company as large as LexisNexis L&amp;P can fall victim to such a simple vulnerability, what’s to say your business won’t?

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##  [The Moltbot Story and the Perils of Agentic AI Autonomy](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/the-moltbot-story-and-the-perils-of-agentic-ai-autonomy)

  Monday, 02 March 2026

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AI has moved past the buzzword phase and into the plumbing phase. It is no longer about what an AI can say; it is about what it can do. But as the industry races toward total autonomy, the gap between a productivity breakthrough and a systemic breakdown has become a razor-thin edge.

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##  [Even if the Term for It is Funny, the Degradation of Modern Services Isn’t](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/even-if-the-term-for-it-is-funny-the-degradation-of-modern-services-isn-t)

  Wednesday, 21 January 2026

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If you’ve ever looked at your phone—or your laptop, or whatever allegedly “smart” device you happened to be using—and wished that things were how they used to be, you certainly aren’t alone. You aren’t imagining things, either… this perception of the products and services we rely on getting worse over time is widespread enough to have its own term, which has expanded beyond its social media-specific origins to all technologies, regardless of whether it's hardware or software. This term was actually named to be 2023’s Word of the Year (per the American Dialect Society), beating “AI” in relevance.

That word? Enshittification, as coined by tech critic and author Cory Doctorow. Let’s explore the concept and what it inevitably leads to.

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##  [What is “Blockchain,” Anyways?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-is-blockchain-anyways)

  Wednesday, 14 May 2025

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You’ve probably heard a bit about blockchain. It’s a technology that is typically linked with cryptocurrencies, but its function is much more. It actually has the potential to transform everyday business operations significantly, if used properly.

Forget the complex technical stuff. At its core, blockchain is like a highly secure and transparent digital record-keeping system. Imagine a shared ledger where every transaction or piece of agreed-upon information is recorded as a block. Once a block is added to the chain, it's cryptographically sealed—meaning it cannot be altered or deleted. Everyone with authorized access sees the same information, creating a foundation of trust and clarity.

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##  [Backing Up Your Data Is Critical](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/backing-up-your-data-is-critical)

  Wednesday, 16 April 2025

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There are a lot of ways that a business’ data is at risk. Hackers can inundate your network with malware, some kind of natural disaster can befall your place of business, you could be the victim of sabotage, or someone who works for you can just mistakenly delete a critical file. With so much risk, it’s a good idea to have a comprehensive backup and recovery plan in place so you have access to a copy of your data should any of these unfortunate situations come up.

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##  [AI Literacy is An Increasingly Important Skill](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/ai-literacy-is-an-increasingly-important-skill)

  Monday, 24 February 2025

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Much has been made about artificial intelligence and the quickening pace in which it is being used in all walks of life, but especially business. AI is shaping the world around us, many people don’t really understand how it works or how to use it effectively. That’s where AI literacy comes in. In today’s blog, we’ll define AI literacy and how it will affect your organization in the near future.

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##  [The Rise of Cyberterrorism](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/the-rise-of-cyberterrorism)

  Wednesday, 12 February 2025

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After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, terrorism became a topic everyone heard about daily. The "War on Terror" lasted over a decade, toppling governments and sending a clear message that terrorists would be hunted down relentlessly. While major terrorist attacks have happened since then, the battleground has shifted. Today, one of the biggest threats comes from cyberspace. Let's take a closer look at the rise of cyberterrorism.

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##  [With Tax Season Underway, Beware of Scams](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/with-tax-season-underway-beware-of-scams)

  Friday, 14 February 2025

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Happy Valentine’s Day! While this holiday is all about love, it just so happens to fall smack in the middle of tax season in the United States. So, while you’re hoping to get a sweet message from that special someone, there’s a chance you might also receive a text or an email from the Internal Revenue Service… or is there?

As it turns out, you won’t… but that’s a fact that scammers are hoping you won’t know.

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##  [What the Fall of Net Neutrality Might Mean for Your Business](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-the-fall-of-net-neutrality-might-mean-for-your-business)

  Monday, 03 February 2025

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Net neutrality has been a hot topic for years. The rules around it keep changing depending on who’s in charge of the government. Recently, things took a major step backward when the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) newest net neutrality rules.

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##  [Tariffs Could Impact the Economy… and Your Business](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tariffs-could-impact-the-economy-and-your-business)

  Monday, 20 January 2025

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As an information technology provider, we are tasked with helping your business make the best decisions possible related to your IT infrastructure. In this role, we offer a gentle recommendation that you purchase hardware you expect to need over the next year *as soon as possible*. If you don’t, you might be left high and dry without any good options to choose from.

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##  [Hardware Acquisition is a Key Part of Project Management](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/hardware-acquisition-is-a-key-part-of-project-management)

  Monday, 13 January 2025

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Do you have any technology-related projects that require hardware acquisition? It’s a great time to consider it now, especially considering the expected increase of computing hardware costs. Working with a project management team like COMPANYNAME can take out some of the risk, responsibility, and financial burden you might have for any new hardware acquisition during the project management cycle.

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##  [Are Smart Gadget Manufacturers in Legal Trouble?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/are-smart-gadget-manufacturers-in-legal-trouble)

  Friday, 10 January 2025

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Smart products are everywhere nowadays, ranging from video doorbells and assistants to more niche appliances… including breast pumps and floss dispensers. However, despite all of these devices being very different, most have one thing in common.

It just so happens that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is concerned about this commonality, as it’s the fact that many don’t publicize when updates are available—or even provide them at all.

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##  [What Cyberattacks Do We Anticipate to See in the Year 2025?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-cyberattacks-do-we-anticipate-to-see-in-the-year-2025)

  Thursday, 02 January 2025

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Happy New Year! The coming weeks and months hold great promise for us all. Unfortunately, “us all” includes cybercriminals and hackers looking to use cutting-edge tactics to their fullest advantage. As a result, it is even more necessary to be aware of and prepared for the cybersecurity threats that 2025 is likely to see.

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##  [Why the Development of AI Could Be Considered “a Race to the Bottom”](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/why-the-development-of-ai-could-be-considered-a-race-to-the-bottom)

  Monday, 16 December 2024

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Want to be a business without hearing how artificial intelligence is changing the industry? Good luck; it’s a big deal that this technology has flourished in recent years, and businesses have found all kinds of ways to implement it. While AI has significant capacity for growth and to be an excellent tool to help human society, a lack of AI regulation has led some to believe that it’s only a matter of time before something bad happens that ruins a good thing for everyone.

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##  [New FTC Rules, Effective April 2025, Make Unsubscribing Easier Than Ever](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/new-ftc-rules-effective-april-2025-make-unsubscribing-easier-than-ever)

  Wednesday, 13 November 2024

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Subscriptions are nothing new in the business world, but they can be tough to track and, more importantly, cancel. Now, a new ruling from the Federal Trade Commission makes it easier than ever to cancel a subscription. Today, we want to discuss how this impacts you, your business, and your users.

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##  [What Does the Future Hold for the Blockchain?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-does-the-future-hold-for-the-blockchain)

  Friday, 08 November 2024

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The blockchain is a technology that many people know about, but cannot explain. They know it has something to do with Bitcoin, but can’t tell you exactly what. Well, whether you know next to nothing about blockchain, or you’re a seasoned crypto investor, you will be.

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##  [U.S. Schools are Dealing with Extensive Business Email Compromise Attacks](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/u-s-schools-are-dealing-with-extensive-business-email-compromise-attacks)

  Monday, 04 November 2024

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A business email compromise attack is a phishing scam in which a scammer uses email to take possession of capital—either in the form of data or actual finances—from the organization they choose to target. Lately, these scams have been observed to focus on schools.

Let’s review the situation at hand and what is at stake.

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##  [3 Big Takeaways from the CrowdStrike Outage](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/3-big-takeaways-from-the-crowdstrike-outage)

  Friday, 16 August 2024

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The recent CrowdStrike outage that disrupted many Microsoft-run systems has made headlines, even if it didn’t affect you directly. With so many organizations relying on Windows, this incident caused an unprecedented number of computer crashes, impacting over 8.5 million systems worldwide. The outage didn’t just cost businesses billions in lost revenue—it also led to the cancellation of 3,000 flights, throwing travel plans into chaos. As the largest outage in history, it served as a stark reminder that the technology we depend on daily isn’t foolproof. Today, we’ll explore key takeaways from the CrowdStrike outage and how businesses can better prepare for such events.

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##  [CrowdStrike Issue Causes Serious Problems for Businesses, Emergency Services, and Critical Infrastructure](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/crowdstrike-issue-causes-serious-problems-for-businesses-emergency-services-and-critical-infrastructure)

  Monday, 05 August 2024

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July 18th, 2024 saw one of the most widespread and devastating outages in recent memory, as a global update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike brought about significant impacts to major infrastructures and societal needs. All this occurred even though only 1% of Windows operating systems experienced the issue.

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