The drama at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is not helpful when it needs to focus on defending networks and infrastructure. The post Acting CISA Director Pushed to Remove Agency CIO appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
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How ‘Reprompt’ Attack Let Hackers Steal Data From Microsoft Copilot
Varonis found a “Reprompt” attack that let a single link hijack Microsoft Copilot Personal sessions and exfiltrate data; Microsoft patched it in January 2026. The post How ‘Reprompt’ Attack Let Hackers Steal Data From Microsoft Copilot appeared first on TechRepublic.…
Go Programming Language 1.26 Patches Several Security Flaws
The patched issues span core standard library components including archive/zip and net/http, as well as security-sensitive areas of the crypto/tls stack. The post Go Programming Language 1.26 Patches Several Security Flaws appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…
Google and Mozilla Patch 26 Security Flaws in Chrome 144, Firefox 147
Google Chrome 144 and Firefox 147 patch 26 security flaws, including high-severity bugs and sandbox escapes. Here’s what’s fixed and why updates matter. The post Google and Mozilla Patch 26 Security Flaws in Chrome 144, Firefox 147 appeared first on…
TikTok to Roll Out Stronger Age Verification Across the EU
TikTok, and other major platforms popular with young people, are coming under increasing pressure to better identify and remove accounts. The post TikTok to Roll Out Stronger Age Verification Across the EU appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
CISA Issues New AI Security Guidance for Critical Infrastructure
CISA and international partners issued new guidance on securing AI in operational technology, warning of OT risks and urging stronger governance and safeguards. The post CISA Issues New AI Security Guidance for Critical Infrastructure appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Kaiser to Pay $46M in Patient Data Lawsuit. Find Out If You’re Eligible
Kaiser Permanente agreed to a $46M settlement over claims that patient health information was improperly disclosed online. The claims deadline is March 12, 2026. The post Kaiser to Pay $46M in Patient Data Lawsuit. Find Out If You’re Eligible appeared…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 112 Flaws, Includes SharePoint and Windows
Microsoft’s January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 112 CVEs, including an exploited Windows DWM zero-day, plus critical flaws across SharePoint, Office, and Windows services. The post Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 112 Flaws, Includes SharePoint and Windows appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
Zorin OS Hits 2 Million Downloads as Windows 10 Support Ends
Zorin OS 18 has topped 2 million downloads, with more than three-quarters coming from Windows users as Windows 10 support ends and upgrade limits bite. The post Zorin OS Hits 2 Million Downloads as Windows 10 Support Ends appeared first…
This WhatsApp Link Can Hand Over Your Account in Seconds
A sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating WhatsApp Web uses fake meeting links and QR codes to hijack accounts and enable real-time surveillance. The post This WhatsApp Link Can Hand Over Your Account in Seconds appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Leaked Data Exposes Thousands of Border Patrol, ICE Agents After Renee Good Shooting
A reported DHS leak exposed personal details of about 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol agents after a Minneapolis shooting, raising safety and ethics concerns. The post Leaked Data Exposes Thousands of Border Patrol, ICE Agents After Renee Good Shooting appeared…
UK Digital ID Scheme Faces Resistance Over Security Concerns
The scheme once appeared inevitable, but that confidence has unraveled amid intense public backlash and troubling security revelations. The post UK Digital ID Scheme Faces Resistance Over Security Concerns appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
AI-Powered Crypto Scams Drive Record $17B Losses in 2025
Research by Chainalysis reveals that AI-powered impersonation tactics have exploded by an unprecedented 1,400% year-over-year. The post AI-Powered Crypto Scams Drive Record $17B Losses in 2025 appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic…
Betterment Customer Data Exposed in Crypto Scam Hack
The breach occurred through a compromised third-party marketing platform, allowing attackers to impersonate the trusted financial service. The post Betterment Customer Data Exposed in Crypto Scam Hack appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives –…
Google Chrome Pushes Critical Security Update for 3B Users
Google patched high-severity CVE-2026-0628 in Chrome 143 and added Push API rate limits to curb notification spam, with penalties up to 14 days. The post Google Chrome Pushes Critical Security Update for 3B Users appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Gmail Says Goodbye to Gmailify and POP3: What Users Need to Know
Google is ending Gmailify and POP-based fetching in Gmail, pushing users toward forwarding or IMAP in the mobile app to keep third-party mail accessible. The post Gmail Says Goodbye to Gmailify and POP3: What Users Need to Know appeared first…
Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuation
This latest funding brings Torq’s total raised capital to $332 million, and it has plans to hire an additional 200 employees in 2026. The post Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic.…
Meta Calls for Calm Amidst Instagram Password Reset Panic
Meta stated that there had been no breach of its systems and that Instagram accounts remained secure. The post Meta Calls for Calm Amidst Instagram Password Reset Panic appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives…
Mistral AI Wins French Military Deal
France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces has taken a significant step to deepen its use of AI by awarding a framework agreement to French firm Mistral AI. The post Mistral AI Wins French Military Deal appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
Data Security Firm Cyera Raises $400M, Hits $9B Valuation
This represents a 50% jump from its $6 billion valuation achieved seven months ago, signaling investor confidence in AI security solutions. The post Data Security Firm Cyera Raises $400M, Hits $9B Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…