Microsoft’s Latest Updates Have a Bitter Surprise in Store for File History Users In what’s becoming a disturbing trend, Microsoft’s September 2026 security updates have broken a crucial feature for many home and enterprise users – the built-in File History backup tool. This means that thousands of Windows 10 and 11 users may lose access … Read more
Google Fined €403 Million Over Location Data Privacy Violations, Raises Concerns About User Control In a significant blow to Google’s data collection practices, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined the tech giant €403 million for violating General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules related to processing users’ location data. The fine, which amounts to … Read more
A trio of critical vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel has been identified by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as being actively exploited by hackers. The agency has marked all three flaws with the highest priority, warning federal agencies to apply available security updates and mitigations by the end of today. The three … Read more
**BigCommerce Customers Hit by Data Breach Linked to Compromised Ribon Apps** A disturbing data breach has affected multiple merchants using the popular e-commerce platform BigCommerce, after hackers compromised credentials for third-party Ribon applications and injected malicious scripts into online stores. The breach is a stark reminder of the importance of secure integrations and the need … Read more
A Critical Flaw in WordPress Core Allows Hackers to Execute Code on Servers A recently discovered vulnerability in WordPress’s Core component has left thousands of websites vulnerable to hacking. The issue, known as Click2Shell, allows attackers to execute PHP code on a server without needing administrative credentials. This means that even if an attacker doesn’t … Read more
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a high-priority alert warning that hackers are actively exploiting three critical vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel, with one of them having existed for 14 years. The affected flaws have been assigned severity ratings ranging from medium to critical, and federal agencies are being ordered to … Read more
A massive fine has been levied against Google by European regulators, who have accused the tech giant of violating GDPR rules by mishandling location data. The €403 million penalty is a stark reminder that even the largest and most influential companies can fall foul of stringent data protection regulations. At the heart of this story … Read more
A coordinated interview campaign has compromised an estimated 30,000 devices worldwide, stealing over $10.71 million in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting victims. This attack serves as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting one’s online identity and maintaining robust security measures to prevent data breaches. At its core, this campaign relies on a sophisticated social engineering … Read more
A sophisticated attack campaign has been discovered, exploiting a rare vulnerability in Microsoft’s code signing process to spread malware. The attackers created a fake LastPass Authenticator installer that not only bypassed antivirus software but also disabled security solutions like endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. The malicious package was signed with a Microsoft-issued digital certificate, … Read more
Microsoft has announced that it will be retiring its Microsoft 365 Companion apps, including Calendar, People, and Files, by December 16th this year. This decision comes roughly a year after these apps were automatically rolled out to compatible devices with the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. Admins are being urged to remove these apps from … Read more