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.…
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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…
Veeam’s ‘Agent Commander’: Bringing Guardrails and Resilience to the Wild West of AI
Veeam’s Agent Commander turns backup into an AI-era command center, giving enterprises the guardrails, visibility, and precision “undo” they need to safely scale autonomous agents. The post Veeam’s ‘Agent Commander’: Bringing Guardrails and Resilience to the Wild West of AI…
Bitwarden Brings Passkey Logins to Windows 11, Expanding Passwordless Sign-Ins
Bitwarden now supports passkey logins on Windows 11 for Microsoft Entra ID users, extending passwordless sign-ins to device authentication. The post Bitwarden Brings Passkey Logins to Windows 11, Expanding Passwordless Sign-Ins appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…
LexisNexis Hack Exposes 3.9M Records Through Unpatched React Vulnerability
LexisNexis confirmed a data breach after hackers leaked stolen files, with attackers claiming they exploited the React2Shell vulnerability. The post LexisNexis Hack Exposes 3.9M Records Through Unpatched React Vulnerability appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
Hackers Used New Exploit Kit to Compromise Thousands of iPhones
Thousands of iPhones were compromised using the Coruna exploit kit, which chained 23 iOS vulnerabilities into advanced attacks used for espionage and cybercrime. The post Hackers Used New Exploit Kit to Compromise Thousands of iPhones appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
Anthropic CEO Calls OpenAI’s Military Messaging ‘Straight Up Lies’
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is openly challenging how OpenAI describes its defense work, sharpening the debate over what AI “guardrails” really mean. The post Anthropic CEO Calls OpenAI’s Military Messaging ‘Straight Up Lies’ appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
LastPass Review: Features, Pricing, Security, and Who It’s Best For
Read our LastPass review covering pricing, security, features, pros and cons, and whether LastPass is safe or free. The post LastPass Review: Features, Pricing, Security, and Who It’s Best For appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…
Perplexity AI Browser Flaw Could Let Calendar Invites Access Local Files
Researchers say a vulnerability in Perplexity’s Comet AI browser could expose local files and credentials through malicious calendar invites. The post Perplexity AI Browser Flaw Could Let Calendar Invites Access Local Files appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…