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…
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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…
Under Armour Ransomware Attack Exposes 72M Email Addresses
Many records also contained additional personal information such as names, dates of birth, genders, geographic locations, and purchase information. The post Under Armour Ransomware Attack Exposes 72M Email Addresses appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
Zoom and GitLab Patch RCE, DoS, and 2FA Bypass Vulnerabilities
Both platforms serve as backbone infrastructure for remote work and software development, making these flaws particularly dangerous for business continuity. The post Zoom and GitLab Patch RCE, DoS, and 2FA Bypass Vulnerabilities appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
LastPass Warns of Phishing Campaign Targeting Its Customers
The campaign targets customers with urgent “maintenance” alerts designed to steal master passwords within hours. The post LastPass Warns of Phishing Campaign Targeting Its Customers appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic Read…
EU’s New Cybersecurity Act Could Ban High-Risk Suppliers
This sweeping update introduces measures to identify and potentially exclude “high-risk” third countries and companies across 18 essential sectors. The post EU’s New Cybersecurity Act Could Ban High-Risk Suppliers appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
New iOS and iPadOS Flaws Leave Millions of iPhones at Risk
Critical iOS and iPadOS WebKit flaws put millions of iPhones and iPads at risk of silent takeover. Apple urges users to update immediately. The post New iOS and iPadOS Flaws Leave Millions of iPhones at Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.…
Google Gemini Flaw Let Attackers Access Private Calendar Data
Security researchers found a Google Gemini flaw that let hidden instructions in a meeting invite extract private calendar data and create deceptive events. The post Google Gemini Flaw Let Attackers Access Private Calendar Data appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Secure Your Business Traffic With Military-Grade VPN for Only $20
This no-logging VPN with AES-256 encryption protects your remote teams and client data for the low price of $19.99 annually. The post Secure Your Business Traffic With Military-Grade VPN for Only $20 appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
New Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Mark of the Web
Microsoft patched a Windows Remote Assistance flaw that lets attackers bypass Mark of the Web, weakening protections against malicious downloads and phishing files. The post New Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Mark of the Web appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
NCSC Warns of Increased Russian Hacktivist Threat to UK Online Services
National Cyber Security Centre says these ideologically motivated attackers are moving beyond simple website disruptions. The post NCSC Warns of Increased Russian Hacktivist Threat to UK Online Services appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives…
Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix After Some Windows 11 Systems Can’t Shut Down
The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that prevents hibernation has no workaround yet. The post Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix After Some Windows 11 Systems Can’t Shut Down appeared first on…