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February 2026 (Click listings for more information).
13. Microsoft released KB5077180, KB5077374, KB5076124 Windows 11 setup & recovery updates.
13. Claude LLM artifacts abused to push Mac infostealers in ClickFix attack.
13. Microsoft blocks a way for user sign-in on Windows 11 25H2 24H2.
13. Microsoft fixes bug that blocked Google Chrome from launching.
13. Should I install iOS 26.3? – by Susan Bradley.
12. Bitwarden introduces ‘Cupid Vault’ for secure password sharing.
12. Microsoft updates Media Creation Tool with the latest Windows 11 updates.
12. Fake AI Chrome extensions with 300K users steal credentials & emails.
12. Windows 11 update KB5077181 is causing critical boot loops for some users.
11. Apple fixes zero-day flaw used in ‘extremely sophisticated’ attacks.
11. Windows 11 Notepad flaw lets files execute silently via Markdown links.
11. Microsoft Store Outlook add-in hijacked to steal 4,000 Microsoft accounts.
11. LummaStealer infections surge after CastleLoader malware campaigns.
11. Microsoft fixes a long-standing browser bug in Windows 10.
11. February 11, 2026 Apple Updates – by PKCano.
10. Malicious 7-Zip site distributes installer laced with proxy tool.
10. Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5075912 extended security update.
10. Microsoft February Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 58 flaws.
10. Windows 11 KB5077181 & KB5075941 cumulative updates released.
10. February 2026 security updates – by Susan Bradley.
10. Volvo Group North America customer data exposed in Conduent hack.
10. Microsoft rolls out new Secure Boot certificates before June expiration.
10. ZeroDayRAT malware grants full access to Android & iOS devices.
10. Intel’s new Wi-Fi driver for Windows 10 & 11 brings new network features.
10. PowerToys 0.97.2 is out with useful fixes for multiple tools.
09. Microsoft: Exchange Online flags legitimate emails as phishing.
09. How to send documents to Kindle as Microsoft Word starts removing the built-in feature.
08. This Week in Security – February 8 – by Zack Whittaker.
08. Microsoft failed to fix a CPU hogging bug even though it was caught early on Edge.
07. Microsoft Weekly: Another stock Windows app bites the dust, AMD teases new Xbox, & more.
07. Payments platform BridgePay confirms ransomware attack behind outage.
07. Microsoft released KB5074110, KB5074111 Windows 11 setup & recovery updates.
06. Flickr discloses potential data breach exposing users’ names & emails.
05. MS-DEFCON 2: Business as usual – by Susan Bradley.
05. Newsletter platform Substack notifies users of data breach.
05. Data breach at fintech firm Betterment exposes 1.4 million accounts.
05. Vivaldi 7.8 adds pinned tabs and private search for mobile.
05. Zendesk spam wave returns, floods users with ‘Activate account’ emails.
04. CISA: VMware ESXi flaw now exploited in ransomware attacks.
04. NVIDIA blames recent Windows 11 updates for gaming issues on your PC.
04. LibreOffice 26.2 brings JSON import & other long-awaited features.
04. Firefox 147.0.3 is out with fixes for broken UI on Windows & more.
04. The basics: Did you reboot? – by Susan Bradley.
03. Google expands Gemini in Chrome to Chromebook Plus devices.
03. Google Meet can now join Microsoft Teams calls.
03. Google is finally bringing support for programmable buttons to Home.
03. Google patches YouTube Premium background play loophole in third-party browsers.
03. Relying on third parties: (Notepad++) – by Susan Bradley.
02. February 2, 2026 Apple Updates – by PKCano.
02. New GlassWorm attack targets macOS via compromised OpenVSX extensions.
02. Malicious MoltBot skills used to push password-stealing malware.
02. Microsoft: January update shutdown bug affects more Windows PCs.
02. Panera Bread breach impacts 5.1 million accounts, not 14 million customers.
02. Microsoft fixes bug causing password sign-in option to disappear.
02. How to protect your system following the Notepad++ update server compromise.
01. Microsoft confirms more Windows PCs cannot shut down after recent updates.
01. This Windows 11 feature no longer requires clean-installing the system to activate it.
01. Windows 11 gets a new security feature to protect system files in KB5074105.
01. This Week in Security – February 1 – by Zack Whittaker.
01. New Apple privacy feature limits location tracking on iPhones & iPads.
01. Microsoft commits to fixing Windows 11 as more broken updates arrive.
January 2026 (Click listings for more information).
31. Cloud storage payment scam floods inboxes with fake renewals.
31. Researcher reveals evidence of private Instagram profiles leaking photos.
30. Microsoft fixes Outlook bug blocking access to encrypted emails.
30. Windows 11 KB5074105 update fixes boot, sign-in, & activation issues.
30. Microsoft Edge gets bug fixes, security patches, & more in version 144.0.3719.104.
29. Microsoft links Windows 11 boot failures to failed December 2025 update.
29. Windows 11 24H2 & 25H2 get big new updates with new features & fixes in KB5074105.
29. Hugging Face used to spread thousands of Android malware variants.
29. Match Group breach exposes data from Hinge, Tinder, OkCupid, & Match.
29. Google rolls out Android theft protection feature updates.
29. Meta has fixed the WhatsApp security bug discovered by Google.
29. Vivaldi gets improved tab tiling, smarter pinned tabs, & more.
28. Google Chrome no longer needs you, as Gemini takes the driving seat.
28. Surface Pro 10 gets important fixes in the latest firmware update.
28. Microsoft reminds customers that they have complete control over their data.
28. Microsoft updates 12-inch Surface Pro with better Surface Pen connection & more.
28. Microsoft confirms some PCs cannot boot after the recent update.
28. Microsoft fixes several PowerToys issues following the big update.
28. Out-of-band Office updates – by Susan Bradley.
27. WinRAR path traversal flaw still exploited by numerous hackers.
27. Nike investigates data breach after extortion gang leaks files.
27. Mozilla releases Firefox 147.0.2 with fixes for broken features & security patches.
27. Have I Been Pwned: SoundCloud data breach impacts 29.8 million accounts.
27. January 2026 Apple Updates – by PKCano.
27. MS-DEFCON 3: I wish we had a level 2.5 – by Susan Bradley.
26. New malware service guarantees phishing extensions on Chrome Web Store.
26. WhatsApp has a big security issue, and Google has exposed it.
26. YouTube server outage takes videos down with “content isn’t available” error.
26. Apple releases iOS 26.2.1 with support for its first new product in 2026.
26. Microsoft patches actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability.
26. Apple launches new AirTag with extended range after years of waiting.
26. Remove these malicious Chrome extensions now to protect your data.
25. 1Password adds pop-up warnings for suspected phishing sites.
25. Microsoft Weekly: Windows Phone is back, new Windows 11 bugs, & more.
25. Microsoft investigates Windows 11 boot failures after January updates.
25. Microsoft’s emergency patch broke Windows 11/10 further; KB5078127 & KB5078132 fixes are out.
25. This Week in Security – January 25 – by Zack Whittaker.
24. Windows Terminal gets a bunch of useful updates in the latest release.
24. Microsoft releases emergency OOB update to fix Outlook freezes.
23. Microsoft explains why certain Windows 11 features are missing.
23. Outlook for iOS crashes & freezes due to a coding error.
23. Microsoft had a very bad day – by Susan Bradley.
23. Microsoft Planner “major” overhaul begins rolling out to users.
22. Microsoft 365 is down, as a rough January continues.
22. Google launches Personal Intelligence for web searches with AI Mode.
22. How to turn off AI in Gmail – by Susan Bradley.
22. Notepad, Snipping Tool & other apps broken by new bug in Windows 11.
21. Zendesk ticket systems hijacked in massive global spam wave.
21. New Android malware uses AI to click on hidden browser ads.
21. Microsoft announces new security baseline for Office apps.
21. Fake LastPass emails pose as password vault backup alerts.
21. Patch Tuesday nightmare continues: Certain Windows apps will freeze during use.
21. Microsoft shares workaround for Outlook freezes after Windows update.
20. Windows 11 KB5074109 update reportedly breaks payroll & graphics applications.
20. OpenAI rolls out age prediction model on ChatGPT to detect your age.
20. Microsoft PowerToys adds new CursorWrap mouse ‘teleport’ tool.
20. Kimwolf Botnet Lurking in Corporate and Govt. Networks.
19. Fake ad blocker extension crashes the browser for ClickFix attacks.
19. Microsoft makes Outlook “completely unusable” as Windows 11 25H2/24H2 update breaks it.
18. This Week in Security – January 18 – by Zack Whittaker.
18. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5074108 KB5074208 KB5073454 setup, recovery updates.
18. Microsoft releases OOB Windows updates to fix shutdown & Cloud PC bugs.
18. Microsoft Weekly: Funny bugs in Windows 11, leaked Forza Horizon 6 release, & more.
17. Chrome now lets you turn off on-device AI model powering scam detection.
17. Edge 144 is out with easier way to remove Copilot, settings updates, & more.
17. Malicious GhostPoster browser extensions found with 840,000 installs.
17. Linux closes the professional gap as Adobe Creative Cloud installer finally runs on Wine.
16. Mozilla releases Firefox 147.0.1 with fixes for ChatGPT & more.
16. Microsoft updates Windows 11’s official Media Creation Tool app.
16. Verizon starts issuing $20 credits after nationwide outage.
16. Microsoft: Windows 11 update causes Outlook freezes for POP users.
16. Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to shut down after January update.
15. Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address.
15. Gootloader now uses 1,000-part ZIP archives for stealthy delivery.
15. Grubhub confirms hackers stole data in recent security breach.
15. Verizon blames nationwide outage on a “software issue.”
15. Excel: You can now import data from CSV files without Power Query.
15. Critical flaw lets hackers track & eavesdrop via Bluetooth audio devices.
15. FTC bans GM from selling drivers’ location data for five years.
15. Microsoft disrupts massive RedVDS cybercrime virtual desktop service.
15. Opera One R3 is out with improved tab groups, split view, & reworked beta program.
15. Treat it like a junior employee – by Susan Bradley.
14. Google’s Personal Intelligence links Gmail, Photos, & Search to Gemini.
14. Verizon Wireless outage puts phones in SOS mode without cell service.
14. Microsoft updates Windows DLL that triggered security alerts.
14. Latest Patch Tuesday updates break Remote Desktop for some Windows users.
14. Reprompt attack hijacked Microsoft Copilot sessions for data theft.
14. Microsoft: Windows 365 update blocks access to Cloud PC sessions.
14. Here’s how you can tweak your Instagram algorithm, the official way.
13. Thunderbird 147 released with 2 new features & several bug fixes.
13. New Windows updates replace expiring Secure Boot certificates.
13. Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5073724 extended security update.
13. Windows 11 KB5074109 & KB5073455 cumulative updates released.
13. Microsoft January Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 114 flaws.
13. Patch Tuesday, January 2026 Edition – by Brian Krebs.
13. Patch Tuesday, January 2026 updates – by Susan Bradley.
13. Google confirms Android bug causing volume key issues.
13. Convincing LinkedIn comment-reply tactic used in new phishing.
13. Target employees confirm leaked source code is authentic.
13. Over a million Windows 11 & 10 users have downloaded & installed this Linux distro.
12. Facebook login thieves now using browser-in-browser trick.
12. Apple confirms Google Gemini will power Siri, says privacy remains a priority.
12. Hidden Telegram proxy links can reveal your IP address in one click.
12. Firefox 147 is out with video playback improvements, better picture-in-picture, & more.
12. Anthropic brings Claude to healthcare with HIPAA-ready Enterprise tools.
11. This Week in Security – January 11 – by Zack Whittaker.
11. Microsoft updates fix for broken Windows 11 25H2 24H2 crucial UI components.
11. Instagram denies breach amid claims of 17 million account data leak.
11. Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 26H1 is coming soon, anti-slop tools for Windows, & more.
10. Microsoft Lens has finally been retired.
10. Microsoft changes Windows Update identifiers to make things clearer.
10. Microsoft updates Edge with fixes for a high-severity security vulnerability.
10. Google Maps fixes one big pain point for Android users in latest redesign.
09. Microsoft is injecting more AI into File Explorer in Windows 11.
09. OpenAI launches HIPAA-compliant ‘ChatGPT for Healthcare’ powered by GPT-5 models.
08. Who Benefited from the Aisuru and Kimwolf Botnets?
08. MS-DEFCON 2: New year, same routine – by Susan Bradley.
08. Gmail’s AI Inbox uses Gemini; Google says it won’t train AI on user emails.
08. Microsoft removes the ability to send documents from Word to Kindle.
08. Microsoft confirms it killed a unique & useful way to activate Windows.
08. Microsoft Exchange Online outage blocks access to mailboxes via IMAP4.
08. Microsoft confirms annoying Outlook Classic bug impacting many.
07. Logitech Options+, G HUB macOS apps break after certificate expires.
07. Microsoft: Classic Outlook bug prevents opening encrypted emails.
07. Samsung patches high-risk security vulnerability in its SSD software.
06. A D-Link flaw in legacy DSL routers is actively exploited in attacks.
06. Kimwolf Android botnet abuses residential proxies to infect internal devices.
05. US broadband provider Brightspeed investigates breach claims.
05. Google is deprecating some Gmail features.
05. VSCode IDE forks expose users to “recommended extension” attacks.
05. Microsoft shares official ways to save GBs of disk space on Windows 11/10 using free native tools.
04. This Week in Security – January 4 – by Zack Whittaker.
04. Microsoft Weekly: One Windows activation method is dead, & Windows 11 crushes Windows 10.
03. KDE Plasma will no longer sleep when your controller is plugged in.
02. Covenant Health says May data breach impacted nearly 478,000 patients.
02. Cryptocurrency theft attacks traced to the 2022 LastPass breach.
02. Microsoft quietly kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 without internet.
02. The Kimwolf Botnet is Stalking Your Local Network.
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01. The last MacBook Air with Intel inside is now ‘vintage’ alongside other Apple devices.