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Start-up office build outs, network management, cloud storage, cabling, VPN, office relocation, multiple office connection. Ordinary office hours are 8AM - 5PM Monday through Friday. Weekend appointments available with advance notice. Emergency rates are considered services performed outside of normal business hours and on weekend and is modified on a case by case basis. Half travel time is charged for onsite work performed. VPN & remoted access is also available. Advanced Network Consulting is considerate of your budget, business, and time; thus we will work with you to minimize emergency rates.

10/19/2026

Last month, Google reported that its Gemini model hacked into more companies. The company was already in hot water, due to an incident back in May 2026. The Gemini model had gained access to three separate private computer systems, all by simply guessing passwords and using a repository of publicly listed passwords.

While the incident was meant to serve as a security test, it caused outrage due to how easy it was for Gemini to hack into private systems. Reportedly, a bug in the testing environment is what made internet access available.
Google stopped their agents, but as the weeks continued, more reports on AI models have been issued. Cases where companies like OpenAI and Meta accidentally released their AI models out of testing environments, allowing the AI models to try hacking into the systems of other companies.

All incidents are traced back to an Israeli startup called Irregular. Irregular is a company backed by Sequoia and Redpoint ventures, and was valued at $450 million last year. Irregular seeks to establish tools for model developers to perform cybersecurity tests in various systems.
Since then, Google has been working with Irregular to attempt to fix these issues with AI. Meanwhile, as more cases happen, the outrage on what harm AI can cause continues to grow.

For more information, feel free to read the full article from CNBC.
Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/18/googles-gemini-becomes-latest-ai-model-to-break-out-and-hack-computer-systems.html

10/15/2026

AI is rapidly becoming an issue in the world of technology. Already, the poor performance of AI in most situations is bad enough. Another issue stems from how AI can lead to a lack of job openings for people. Then, there is the more common issue of cybercriminals using AI as tools for evil. Most of them use it to polish their schemes and look more authentic when swindling people through numerous scams.
Recently, a new issue was reported about hackers impersonating AI experts to target people in the US.

A hacker group in China has been posing as well-known AI policy figures and economists. Their goal is to steal login credentials from AI policy specialists in the US among companies, universities, and law firms.
According to cybersecurity group Proofpoint, the threat has been going on since April 2025. The attacks have been more frequent and harder to detect this year due to the abundance of AI tools.
Most often, the attackers pose as Lynn Parker, the principal deputy director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In other cases, they may pose as later economist and foreign policy expert Heidi Crebo-Rediker.
Regardless, the message is the same. The message appears as a harmless invitation to sit on a made-up “AI Policy Advisory Committee”, or request assistance on AI export controls. The goal is to coax the victims into sharing their login credentials for things like Microsoft 365 or other similar software.
Once the hackers have the credentials, they can easily infiltrate the victim’s system, lock the victim out, steal data, and infect the system with malware.

For full details, you can read the article from Infosecurity Magazine.
Link: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ta419-impersonates-ai-experts-us/

10/12/2026

Cybercriminals could potentially impersonate someone from IT support. The goal is to coax unsuspecting victims into granting the fraudster remote access to their device.
Fraudsters message victims through teams chat or phishing emails. They pressure the target to approve remote access to “help” them fix “technical issues”. Once they gain access, the hacker installs malware into the system. They can steal data, lock the victim out of the system, and find more victims to target that are connected to the infected system.

Why is it so easy for imposters to slip through the cracks?
Companies like Microsoft do their best to warn users about phishing campaigns and update their programs and software frequently. Unfortunately, fraudsters are making their schemes more polished and sophisticated. Things like AI help them pose as IT support more efficiently and look more authentic. Attackers also map out their schemes before they actually invade the system.
The best thing to do is to cut the remote session as early as possible. If you receive a helpdesk notification, that could be a red flag. If you work at an organization or company, you should check with people at your office before you grant someone remote access to your computer. Verify if there are scheduled updates or issues with your computer and the software first.
If you see someone has taken over your computer, report it immediately so that someone in your company can help you lock the hacker out as quickly as possible.

For more information, feel free to read the article from Cybersecurity Insiders.
Link: https://www.cybersecurity-insiders.com/it-support-impersonation/

10/09/2026

Malware has always been a constant threat in the world of technology. Hackers are changing tactics to infect systems and take control. The struggle is never ending and difficult on its own.
With AI, hackers can make their attacks more polished and sophisticated. However, perhaps the worst comes from when they use malware integrated in an AI hive mind…

Come check out our latest blog post and read it here!
Link: https://www.ancsite.com/tool-reveals-malware-from-an-ai-hive-mind

About Advanced Network Consulting
Advanced Network Consulting is a Southern California based IT consulting company focused on the small business market. For businesses in Southern California or a business that has an office in LA or Orange County, Advanced Network Consulting offers on-site and remote network and server support.

Hoping to improve the speed and work efficiency of your computer? We offer a complimentary one-hour onsite evaluation, and our network and server solutions are just what you need.
Contact us through our site: https://www.ancsite.com/

10/06/2026

CNET has a handful of laptop recommendations for 2026.

Today’s pick to show case is...
The Dell XPS 13 (2026). A competitor for the MacBook Neo, the Dell XPS 13 is a budget laptop recommended for students and other cash-strapped shoppers. A compact, well-built and fast laptop, the XPS is also at a discounted price for students. It runs on Windows, which enables it to have a stronger operating system preference than the MacBook Neo.

Key Pros
• Thin and light design that is compact and all-metal
• Roomy, high-res 13.4 inch display
• Quad speakers to produce full sound
• Two, 10Gbps USB-C ports and Wi-Fi 7 networking

Key Cons
• 8GB of RAM that you have to spend an extra $200 on
• The touchpad may have issues
• No headphone hack
• Lack of color choices

For more information, check the article here.
Link: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/dell-xps-13-2026-review/

Looking to upgrade your current laptop, or shift to a new laptop? Advanced Network Consulting can help with that. We are an IT consulting company based in Southern California, and we specialize in helping the small business market. We offer on-site and remote network and server support for all our clients.

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10/02/2026

Cybersecurity is essential! With that said, we should listen to advice from security experts on how to protect our devices and our networks.
Early last month, the CISA issued a statement that critical infrastructure organizations should plant fake files, accounts, and credentials into their networks. The purpose is to search for attackers who may already be in the network.
The approach is to reflect on what kind of companies are willing to protect their networks and deny access to hackers. However, it does raise a question. Should we plant decoys into our networks?

The CISA stated that decoys could serve as an addition to Zero Trust rather than replace it completely. The guidance also does not contain any mandatory measures. How it works is that it scopes around the use of the decoys to see if there is any unusual activity in the network, pushing these real threats forward and make them easier to spot.
Some threats that the decoys can trace include fake records, credentials/files planted among real assets, or any other forms of unauthorized activities. The mechanism to finding these are tripwires.

If such suspicious activities are spotted, CISA suggests that organizations take these three key actions:
1. Deploy a high-fidelity tripwire into high-value areas
2. Use MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE Engage to map adversary tactics against the coverage by the decoys
3. Refine the whole thing continuously through a threat emulation.

For more details, you can read the post from InfoSecurity Magazine here: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisa-critical-infrastructure-cyber/

09/29/2026

The issues regarding OpenAI agents seem to be increasing. Two months ago, OpenAI disclosed a statement about how the ChatGPT app was hacked.
Last Friday, OpenAI also confirmed that its agents leaked at least 53 images from ChatGPT users. Regardless if the images were AI-generated or identified real individuals, the fact that the company declined to share when those images were posted is bad.
To make matters worse, OpenAI also confirmed that its agents accessed US government websites, such as the Security and Exchange Commission, education departments, and more.

These incidents reveal a new area of privacy risk for AI firms and tools. The issue lies with how long it takes to spot, stop, and report these leaks. AI may be quick to produce results, but when it comes to stopping data breaches, the lack of human interference delays the effects.
The number of leaks will only increase as OpenAI teams slowly work on containing the breaches and doing minimal effort to swiftly stop them. Despite how leaked images can be removed, they can still do damage for being on the web for a lengthy amount of time.

If you would like to read more in depth to the leaks from OpenAI, feel free to read the full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/25/openai-agents-leaked-53-images-chatgpt?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

09/25/2026

AI has caught the attention of cybercriminals around the globe. Fraudsters already love swindling unsuspecting victims. However, with AI, they can make their schemes look more authentic and realistic.
Perhaps, the worst comes from ransomware groups, who use AI to put emotional pressure on their victims when conducting fraud…

Come check out our latest blog post and read it here!
Link: https://www.ancsite.com/how-ransomware-groups-use-ai-to-pressure-victims

About Advanced Network Consulting
Advanced Network Consulting is a Southern California based IT consulting company focused on the small business market. For businesses in Southern California or a business that has an office in LA or Orange County, Advanced Network Consulting offers on-site and remote network and server support.

Hoping to improve the speed and work efficiency of your computer? We offer a complimentary one-hour onsite evaluation, and our network and server solutions are just what you need.
Contact us through our site: https://www.ancsite.com/

09/22/2026

Last week was quite a whirlwind for the tech industry. Let’s take a look at some of the positive updates for devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. We will also look over some of the more controversial decisions made by some tech companies like Sony and Amazon

First, let’s examine some exciting hardware and AI Innovations from a few tech companies:
• Apple- the new iPhone 18 has been unveiled, and Apple is looking to focus this device more on the company’s new “Apple Intelligence” AI system
• Google- massive updates to Gemini AI for the Pixel 11 series
• Samsung- the upcoming Galaxy S26 FE (Fan Edition) was teased
• Microsoft- introduced a new AI-powered Copilot features for the latest line of Windows laptops

Now, let’s look over the more controversial decisions coming from big tech companies. Most of their decisions revolve around increasing prices and missing features from their upcoming releases.
For starters, Sony has announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, unfortunately, the company has been facing immense backlash from potential buyers due to the huge price tag and their decision to stop making physical copies of games.
Next up is Amazon. Amazon has released news that caused an uproar among clients. Clients are furious about how Amazon has decided to lock useful features for their AI-powered Alexa assistant. Now, clients are expected to begin paying a monthly subscription tier just to access these features.
We cannot forget the controversial decisions from Facebook and Meta. Last week, the company admitted that they have been using public posts and images to train new AI models without offering users a clear opt-out feature. This obviously has caused an outrage.

Hoping to improve the efficiency of your computer? Need to strengthen the cybersecurity of your device? Advanced Network Consulting can help you there.
Our company is a Southern California basted IT consulting company that focuses on the small business market. We offer a complimentary one-hour onsite evaluation, and our network and server solutions will ensure that your business continues to be operational.
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09/20/2026

Be sure to wish a happy birthday to our Founder and Sr. Systems Engineer Chris Staples.
For over 20 years, Chris has been providing business computer, network, and security consulting to businesses all around Southern California. Whether it be in the LA County or the OC county or surrounding areas, Chris has been there for businesses big and small.
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