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Hackers Are Using Passkey Updates as a New Microsoft Phishing Hook
Microsoft warns attackers are using passkey and MFA update requests to phish employees, hijack sessions, and access Microsoft 365 data.
Hackers Crack Flock Camera, Expose 1.6M Images in 21 Days
Hackers physically compromised a Flock camera and found an encryption key, 27,000 clips, and 1.6 million images generated in 21 days.
Apple Adds New Parental Controls to iPhone, iPad and Mac: Here’s What Changes
Apple is rolling out new parental controls for iPhone, iPad and Mac, including website approvals, Screen Time changes and expanded safety tools.
Microsoft Issues Out-of-Band Windows Update After September Patch Breaks Remote Desktop, Hyper-V
Microsoft released an out-of-band Windows update to fix Remote Desktop, Hyper-V Linux sharing, and USB audio issues caused by its September patch.
Google Opens Google Home to Claude and Other AI Agents — Here’s What They Can Control
Google Home now lets Claude and other compatible AI agents inspect devices, review activity, and perform approved actions through Home MCP.
Passwd Enterprise Review: Features, Pricing & Security
Review Passwd Enterprise pricing, security, Google Workspace integration, and private Google Cloud deployment to see if it fits your organization.
CISA Gives Agencies 3 Days to Patch Exploited Pixel Zero-Day
Google says a Pixel modem zero-day was under targeted exploitation. CISA has added CVE-2026-58704 to KEV as users are urged to patch.
China’s Answer to AI Safety: More Controls, Not Slower Development
China is emphasizing technical controls for AI agents as U.S. leaders debate slowing frontier AI, raising new questions for businesses deploying…
Apple Adds New Parental Controls to iPhone, iPad and Mac: Here’s What Changes
Apple is rolling out new parental controls for iPhone, iPad and Mac, including website approvals, Screen Time changes and expanded safety tools.
Microsoft Issues Out-of-Band Windows Update After September Patch Breaks Remote Desktop, Hyper-V
Microsoft released an out-of-band Windows update to fix Remote Desktop, Hyper-V Linux sharing, and USB audio issues caused by its September patch.
OpenAI Reportedly Pays Contractors $50+ an Hour to Review ChatGPT Chats
Leaked materials suggest OpenAI contractors review some ChatGPT conversations, raising new questions about human review, training settings, and user…
Microsoft’s New AI Rules Say Models Must Never Resist Human Shutdown
Microsoft has drafted a “Humanist AI” code requiring future models to accept human shutdown, follow non-negotiable safety rules, and remain under control.
Passwd Enterprise Review: Features, Pricing & Security
Review Passwd Enterprise pricing, security, Google Workspace integration, and private Google Cloud deployment to see if it fits your organization.
Texas Judge Finds TikTok Liable for Misleading Parents About Child Safety Controls
A Texas judge found TikTok liable for misleading parents about child safety controls, shifting the case toward penalties and possible restrictions.
LG Pushes Back on Claims That Its Smart TVs Are Spying on Users
Researchers allege LG smart TVs can capture ambient audio and scan home networks, while LG disputes the findings and explains its privacy controls.
AI Agents, Foldables, Cyberthreats, and Chip Deals Define This Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Sept. 7–11.
Anthropic Says Claude Used in Possible Bioweapon Research
Anthropic says researchers used Claude for biological work that could support weapons development, exposing new challenges for AI safeguards.
EU Gets Access to Anthropic Cyber AI — But Not Its Newest Model
ENISA has gained access to Anthropic’s Mythos 5, giving EU officials a chance to independently test the cyber AI after months of negotiations.
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