Fintech lender Figure suffered a social-engineering breach that led to a data dump online. Have I Been Pwned found 967,200 exposed email records. The post Figure Data Breach Exposes Nearly 1 Million Customers Online appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
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Microsoft: Critical Windows Admin Center Flaw Allows Privilege Escalation
A high-severity Windows Admin Center vulnerability (CVE-2026-26119) could allow privilege escalation in enterprise environments. Here’s what to know and how to mitigate risk. The post Microsoft: Critical Windows Admin Center Flaw Allows Privilege Escalation appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Substack Breach May Have Leaked Nearly 700,000 User Details Online
Substack says hackers accessed user emails, phone numbers, and internal metadata in October 2025, with a database of 697,313 records later posted online. The post Substack Breach May Have Leaked Nearly 700,000 User Details Online appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware
A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more. The post Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Fake ‘Antivirus’ App Spreads Android Malware, Steals Banking Credentials
A fake Android antivirus app called TrustBastion is spreading malware and stealing banking credentials. Here’s how it works and how to stay protected. The post Fake ‘Antivirus’ App Spreads Android Malware, Steals Banking Credentials appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Ransomware Groups Claimed 2,000 Attacks in Just Three Months
Ransomware attacks surged 52% in 2025, with supply chain breaches nearly doubling as groups like Qilin drive record monthly incidents worldwide. The post Ransomware Groups Claimed 2,000 Attacks in Just Three Months appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
Critical Apple Flaw Exploited in ‘Sophisticated’ Attacks, Company Urges Rapid Patching
Apple urges users to update after patching CVE-2026-20700, a zero-day flaw exploited in sophisticated targeted attacks across multiple devices. The post Critical Apple Flaw Exploited in ‘Sophisticated’ Attacks, Company Urges Rapid Patching appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday Fixes 6 Zero-Days Under Attack
Microsoft patches 58 vulnerabilities, including six actively exploited zero-days across Windows, Office, and RDP, as CISA sets a March 3 deadline. The post Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday Fixes 6 Zero-Days Under Attack appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
Microsoft Patches Windows Flaw Causing VPN Disruptions
Microsoft patches CVE-2026-21525, an actively exploited RasMan flaw that can crash Windows VPN services and disrupt remote access. The post Microsoft Patches Windows Flaw Causing VPN Disruptions appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives –…
From 10M to 25M: Conduent Breach Balloons Into One of 2025’s Largest
The Conduent ransomware attack has grown to impact 25 million Americans, exposing Social Security numbers and medical data in one of 2025’s largest breaches. The post From 10M to 25M: Conduent Breach Balloons Into One of 2025’s Largest appeared first…
Waikiki Drone Plan Sparks Privacy Pushback
Hawaii plans to use “first responder” drones in Waikiki to reach crime scenes and emergencies faster, and privacy advocates are sounding the alarm. The post Waikiki Drone Plan Sparks Privacy Pushback appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…
Google Expands ‘Results About You’ to Shield IDs, Fight Deepfake Abuse
Google expands its “Results about you” tool to remove sensitive IDs and explicit images from Search, strengthening privacy protections amid rising identity theft. The post Google Expands ‘Results About You’ to Shield IDs, Fight Deepfake Abuse appeared first on TechRepublic.…
Apple Expands iPhone Driver’s Licenses to 7 US States
Apple says seven more US states plan to support iPhone driver’s licenses, expanding Apple Wallet digital IDs already live in 13 states. The post Apple Expands iPhone Driver’s Licenses to 7 US States appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Coming Soon: Discord to Roll Out Global Age Verification Using Facial Scans, ID
Discord will soon roll out global age verification, using age inference plus video selfie or ID checks to limit access to sensitive content. Find out when. The post Coming Soon: Discord to Roll Out Global Age Verification Using Facial Scans,…
Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk
Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks. The post Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk appeared first…
23andMe Data Breach Settlement Deadline Is Near: Here’s How Much You Could Get
23andMe customers affected by a data breach may be eligible for cash or monitoring services. Here’s how to file a claim before the deadline. The post 23andMe Data Breach Settlement Deadline Is Near: Here’s How Much You Could Get appeared…
AI Agents Are Creating Insider Security Threat Blind Spots, Research Finds
AI agents are creating insider security blind spots — and vendors are racing to catch up. The post AI Agents Are Creating Insider Security Threat Blind Spots, Research Finds appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
Flickr’s 35M Users Affected by Third-Party Data Exposure
Flickr disclosed a data exposure tied to a third-party email provider, highlighting how external service vulnerabilities can put millions of users at risk. The post Flickr’s 35M Users Affected by Third-Party Data Exposure appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Asian Cyber Espionage Campaign Breached 37 Countries
Palo Alto Networks says an Asian cyber espionage campaign breached 70 organizations in 37 countries, targeting government agencies and critical infrastructure. The post Asian Cyber Espionage Campaign Breached 37 Countries appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…
Microsoft Starts Testing Built-In Sysmon Monitoring in Windows 11
Microsoft is rolling out native Sysmon support in Windows 11 Insider builds, giving security teams built-in system monitoring with optional activation. The post Microsoft Starts Testing Built-In Sysmon Monitoring in Windows 11 appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…