Apple’s new iPhone privacy setting blurs location data shared with wireless carriers, limiting precise tracking while preserving emergency services. The post Apple Adds New iPhone Privacy Setting to Blur Location Data Shared With Carriers appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
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SoundCloud Data Breach Exposes Nearly 30M User Accounts
A SoundCloud breach affecting 29.8 million accounts exposed email addresses and profile data, increasing phishing risks. The post SoundCloud Data Breach Exposes Nearly 30M User Accounts appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic…
Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Backlash, Plans Major Improvements in 2026
Microsoft is shifting focus to fixing Windows 11 performance and reliability after months of buggy updates, boot failures, and growing user frustration. The post Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Backlash, Plans Major Improvements in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Comcast to Pay $117M in Security Breach Settlement
The breach was linked to a vulnerability known as “CitrixBleed,” a flaw affecting Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller and Gateway appliances. The post Comcast to Pay $117M in Security Breach Settlement appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…
Microsoft Previews Windows 11 Update With Smarter AI and Phone Continuity
Here’s a peek at AI assistance, phone-to-PC handoff, accessibility improvements, security fixes, and stability updates. The post Microsoft Previews Windows 11 Update With Smarter AI and Phone Continuity appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives…
ShinyHunters Claims 14M Panera Bread Records Exposed in Data Breach
The dataset allegedly includes names, email addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, and account-related details. The post ShinyHunters Claims 14M Panera Bread Records Exposed in Data Breach appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic…
WhatsApp Adds One-Tap Security Settings for Added Privacy
WhatsApp rolled out Strict Account Settings, a lockdown-style mode that blocks unknown attachments, disables link previews, and silences unknown callers. The post WhatsApp Adds One-Tap Security Settings for Added Privacy appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…
$95M Payout: Apple Begins Compensating Users in Siri Eavesdropping Case
Apple has started issuing Siri privacy settlement payouts, with claimants seeing deposits as low as $8 per device from a $95 million fund. The post $95M Payout: Apple Begins Compensating Users in Siri Eavesdropping Case appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
Build Practical Cyber Defense Skills with This 5-Course Bundle
Train in AI threat detection, OSINT tools, and Zero Trust security models with lifetime access for just $19.99. The post Build Practical Cyber Defense Skills with This 5-Course Bundle appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
Trump’s Acting Cyber Chief Allegedly Leaked Data to ChatGPT
Sources say event triggered internal cybersecurity alerts and a DHS–level review into whether federal information had been improperly exposed. The post Trump’s Acting Cyber Chief Allegedly Leaked Data to ChatGPT appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…
Android Phones Get AI-Powered Anti-Theft Features
Enhanced lockouts and stronger remote locking aim to make stolen devices far harder—and less profitable—for criminals. The post Android Phones Get AI-Powered Anti-Theft Features appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic Read the…
Apple Issues Urgent Software Fix Affecting Over 2 Billion iPhones
Apple released urgent iOS updates, including iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones, after emergency-call issues in Australia and a 2027 certificate deadline. The post Apple Issues Urgent Software Fix Affecting Over 2 Billion iPhones appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps
Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce malware, fraud, and scams. The post Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…
Microsoft’s Patch Fixes Are Breaking Windows, Forcing a Second Emergency Update
Microsoft issued a second emergency Windows patch in January after earlier fixes caused new bugs, raising concerns about update quality and reliability. The post Microsoft’s Patch Fixes Are Breaking Windows, Forcing a Second Emergency Update appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for Just $10
You can now upgrade up to five computers to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for one low price and get a new sleek interface, advanced tools and enhanced security. The post Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Home for Just $10 appeared…
Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears
Microsoft confirmed it can hand over BitLocker recovery keys stored in the cloud under warrant, reviving debate over who controls encrypted data. The post Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Gmail Spam Filter Breakdown Affects 1.8B Users
The disruption began Saturday (5am Pacific time, Jan .24) affecting approximately 1.8 billion Gmail users worldwide with widespread email misclassification. The post Gmail Spam Filter Breakdown Affects 1.8B Users appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
Data Leak Exposes 149M Logins, Including Gmail, Facebook
A massive unsecured database exposed 149 million logins, raising concerns over infostealer malware and credential theft. The post Data Leak Exposes 149M Logins, Including Gmail, Facebook appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic…
Okta Uncovers Custom Phishing Kits Built for Vishing Callers
They can intercept user credentials while providing real-time context that helps attackers convince victims to approve MFA challenges during phone calls.. The post Okta Uncovers Custom Phishing Kits Built for Vishing Callers appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
Hackers Disable Windows Security With New Malware Attack
Unlike traditional attacks that rely on exploits, this succeeds through social engineering combined with abuse of Windows’ own security architecture. The post Hackers Disable Windows Security With New Malware Attack appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…