WhatsApp is testing usernames that could let users chat without sharing phone numbers, adding a new privacy layer now rolling out to some beta users. The post WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number appeared first…
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Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months
Adobe patches a critical PDF flaw exploited for months, allowing attackers to bypass sandbox protections and deliver malware. Users urged to update now. The post Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months appeared first on TechRepublic.…
Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout
Android users may be eligible for a payout from Google’s $135 million settlement over background data use. Here’s who qualifies and how to claim. The post Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout appeared first on…
GrafanaGhost: The AI That Leaked Everything Without Being Hacked
A newly disclosed vulnerability reveals how AI assistants can become invisible channels for data exfiltration — and why security enforcement must shift to the data layer. The post GrafanaGhost: The AI That Leaked Everything Without Being Hacked appeared first on…
Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile
Google has brought end-to-end encrypted Gmail to Android and iOS for eligible Workspace users, extending secure mobile email without extra apps. The post Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Booking.com Hack Exposes Customer Data, Sparks Travel Scam Fears
Booking.com confirms a data breach that exposed traveler details, raising urgent concerns about highly targeted phishing scams and customer safety. The post Booking.com Hack Exposes Customer Data, Sparks Travel Scam Fears appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…
AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from April 6–10. The post AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic Read…
Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed
A flaw in the EngageLab SDK exposed 50 million Android users, allowing malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions and access sensitive data. The post Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Hackers Exploit Adobe PDF Flaw for Months to Steal Data, No Fix Yet
A critical Adobe Acrobat zero-day has been exploited for months via malicious PDFs to steal data and potentially take over systems, with no patch yet available. The post Hackers Exploit Adobe PDF Flaw for Months to Steal Data, No Fix…
New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts
Apple warns of a new scam targeting millions of iPhone users. Learn the red flags, how it works, and how to protect your account and finances. The post New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records
A massive breach exposed 337K LAPD-linked files, raising concerns over third-party risk, sensitive data exposure, and law enforcement cybersecurity gaps. The post Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
10 ChatGPT AI Prompts L1 SOC Analysts Can Use in Their Daily Work
Discover 10 practical ChatGPT prompts SOC analysts can use to speed up triage, analyze threats, improve documentation, and enhance incident response workflows. The post 10 ChatGPT AI Prompts L1 SOC Analysts Can Use in Their Daily Work appeared first on…
Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle
NWN launches an AI-powered security platform to tackle tool sprawl, alert fatigue, and modern cyber threats in the era of agentic enterprises. The post Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
‘BlueHammer’ Exploit Targets Windows, Potentially Impacting 1 Billion+ Devices
A researcher released a working ‘BlueHammer’ Windows zero-day exploit that could impact over 1 billion devices, granting SYSTEM-level access and leaving no patch yet. The post ‘BlueHammer’ Exploit Targets Windows, Potentially Impacting 1 Billion+ Devices appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
New Scam Alert: QR Codes Replace Links in Traffic Ticket Phishing
Scammers are using fake traffic violation texts with QR codes to steal personal and financial data, posing as state courts and government agencies. The post New Scam Alert: QR Codes Replace Links in Traffic Ticket Phishing appeared first on TechRepublic.…
Trump’s Proposed CISA Cuts Spark Alarm Among Cybersecurity Experts
Trump’s proposed budget cuts to CISA raise concerns about U.S. cyber defense, as experts warn of reduced collaboration and threat intelligence sharing. The post Trump’s Proposed CISA Cuts Spark Alarm Among Cybersecurity Experts appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
New FBI Warning: Chinese Apps Could Expose User Data
The FBI is warning Americans about data security risks tied to foreign-developed mobile apps, especially those linked to China. The post New FBI Warning: Chinese Apps Could Expose User Data appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…
‘Stop Texting’: FBI Warning Drives Apple’s iPhone Messaging Update
Apple is preparing encrypted RCS support for iPhone, a change that could make messaging with Android users more secure and reduce reliance on SMS. The post ‘Stop Texting’: FBI Warning Drives Apple’s iPhone Messaging Update appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
New Fortinet Flaw Allows Unauthorized Access to Enterprise Systems
Fortinet warns of a critical FortiClient EMS zero-day vulnerability that is currently being exploited, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and execute commands. The post New Fortinet Flaw Allows Unauthorized Access to Enterprise Systems appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Apple Rolls Out Fix: New macOS Update Could Protect 100M Mac Users
Apple’s macOS 26.4 update adds a Terminal warning to help stop ClickFix-style attacks by flagging potentially harmful pasted commands. The post Apple Rolls Out Fix: New macOS Update Could Protect 100M Mac Users appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…