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Bluehost’s CodeGuard migration to Xcitium is automatic, but old backups need attention
Bluehost is replacing CodeGuard with Xcitium as its website backup partner. A Bluehost help article updated Sept. 28, 2026, says the switch will occur automatically at the customer’s next renewal date, with no manual action required…
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Automattic layoffs follow board upheaval and executive exits
Automattic has begun layoffs after a failed board move against CEO Matt Mullenweg. TechCrunch reported on October 21, 2026, that the cuts…
Ontario employers faced voting-time rules during municipal election
Ontario employers that scheduled staff during Monday’s municipal council and school board elections had a specific legal obligation to account for voting…
Grok’s AI-made Odyssey arrives as a seven-minute episode
Grok Imagine has posted the first public episode of its AI-generated Odyssey project, delivering about seven minutes of footage after Elon Musk…
Malicious instruction files can hijack AI coding agents, researchers warn
Security firm Forever Security reported on Oct. 22, 2026, that it stopped a live attempt in which a plain-text AGENTS.md file in…
HubSpot closes legacy private app creation for existing accounts
HubSpot’s cutoff for creating new legacy private apps has now reached existing customer accounts, closing a familiar account UI path for internal…
Privacy commissioner opens investigation into Crime Stoppers data breach
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada said on Oct. 27, 2026, that Commissioner Philippe Dufresne has opened an investigation into…
