Researchers reveal how Microsoft Copilot can be manipulated by prompt injection attacks to generate convincing phishing messages inside trusted AI summaries. The post Researchers Uncover New Phishing Risk Hidden Inside Microsoft Copilot appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
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OpenClaw, the Fastest-Adopted Software Ever, Is Also a Security Blind Spot
OpenClaw is already running inside enterprises, often unnoticed. Learn why banning it fails and how CISOs must shift to data-centric AI governance. The post OpenClaw, the Fastest-Adopted Software Ever, Is Also a Security Blind Spot appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
China Probe: How a Fake Fitness Tracker Became an AI ‘Top Pick’
A fake fitness tracker fooled AI chatbots in China, exposing risks of AI poisoning and prompting calls for regulation. The post China Probe: How a Fake Fitness Tracker Became an AI ‘Top Pick’ appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug Crippling PCs, Blocking Access to Core Drive
Microsoft says a Windows 11 issue tied to Samsung Galaxy Connect can block access to the C: drive and prevent key apps from opening. The post Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug Crippling PCs, Blocking Access to Core Drive appeared first…
Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Critical Windows 11 RRAS Vulnerabilities
Microsoft releases an out-of-band hotpatch for critical Windows 11 RRAS vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution through malicious remote servers. The post Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Critical Windows 11 RRAS Vulnerabilities appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Instagram Users Urged to Save Encrypted DMs Before Feature Disappears
Meta will soon end Instagram’s end-to-end encrypted chats, citing low adoption and directing users to export affected messages. The post Instagram Users Urged to Save Encrypted DMs Before Feature Disappears appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…
Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades
Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026. The post Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades appeared first on TechRepublic.…
Industrial Systems Under Siege: 77% of OT Environments Suffer Cyber Breaches
Industrial systems face rising cyber threats as OT security lags modernization. A new survey reveals widespread breaches and growing risks to critical infrastructure. The post Industrial Systems Under Siege: 77% of OT Environments Suffer Cyber Breaches appeared first on TechRepublic.…
875 Million Android Phones Face Risk Due to Hidden Chip Flaw
A MediaTek chip flaw could put up to 875 million Android phones at risk, exposing how a locked device can still be vulnerable below the surface. The post 875 Million Android Phones Face Risk Due to Hidden Chip Flaw appeared…
Critical Chrome Security Flaws Threaten Billions of Users Worldwide
Google patches two actively exploited Chrome vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to crash browsers or run malicious code. Billions of users urged to update. The post Critical Chrome Security Flaws Threaten Billions of Users Worldwide appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
Microsoft Authenticator Flaw on Android, iOS Could Leak Login Codes for Millions
A vulnerability in Microsoft Authenticator for Android and iOS could expose login codes to malicious apps on the same device. Microsoft has released a patch. The post Microsoft Authenticator Flaw on Android, iOS Could Leak Login Codes for Millions appeared…
Security Flaw in WordPress Plugin Puts 400,000 Websites at Risk
A security flaw in the Ally WordPress plugin used on more than 400,000 sites could allow attackers to extract sensitive data without logging in. The post Security Flaw in WordPress Plugin Puts 400,000 Websites at Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.…
Meta Rolls Out New Scam Alerts Across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger
Meta is rolling out new scam alerts across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger as it ramps up AI-driven fraud detection and advertiser verification. The post Meta Rolls Out New Scam Alerts Across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
Iran-Linked Hacktivists Hit Stryker, Knocking Employees Offline Across Multiple Countries
A cyberattack disrupted global operations at medical device maker Stryker, knocking employees offline and raising concerns about destructive wiper attacks. The post Iran-Linked Hacktivists Hit Stryker, Knocking Employees Offline Across Multiple Countries appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
Patch Alert: Microsoft Fixes Nearly 80 Bugs, Including Critical Office Flaws
Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday fixes 78 vulnerabilities, including Office preview pane flaws, an Excel Copilot data leak risk, and an AI-discovered 9.8 severity bug. The post Patch Alert: Microsoft Fixes Nearly 80 Bugs, Including Critical Office Flaws appeared first on…
‘Agents of Chaos’: New Study Shows AI Agents Can Leak Data, Be Easily Manipulated
As enterprise AI agent adoption accelerates, a new study exposes a governance gap that leaves most organizations unable to stop their own systems The post ‘Agents of Chaos’: New Study Shows AI Agents Can Leak Data, Be Easily Manipulated appeared…
Hackers Pose as IT Staff in Microsoft Teams to Install Malware
Hackers are impersonating IT staff in Microsoft Teams to trick employees into installing malware, giving attackers stealthy access to corporate networks. The post Hackers Pose as IT Staff in Microsoft Teams to Install Malware appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Google’s $32B Wiz Acquisition Set to Become Israel’s Largest Tech Deal Ever
Google’s $32 billion Wiz acquisition is nearing completion, marking a record Israeli tech exit and a major bet on cloud security. The post Google’s $32B Wiz Acquisition Set to Become Israel’s Largest Tech Deal Ever appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
Fake Claude Code Spreads Malware to Windows, macOS Users
Attackers are using fake Claude Code install pages and malicious search ads to spread infostealer malware targeting Windows and macOS systems. The post Fake Claude Code Spreads Malware to Windows, macOS Users appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
Fake Gemini AI Chatbot Promotes ‘Google Coin’ in New Crypto Scam
A fake Gemini-style chatbot is pushing a bogus Google Coin presale, using Google branding and scripted AI replies to lure victims into crypto payments. The post Fake Gemini AI Chatbot Promotes ‘Google Coin’ in New Crypto Scam appeared first on…