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March 2026 (Click listings for more information).
10. BeatBanker Android malware poses as Starlink app to hijack devices.
10. Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5078885 extended security update.
10. Microsoft March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 79 flaws.
10. Windows 11 KB5079473 & KB5078883 cumulative updates released.
10. March 2026 Security updates – by Susan Bradley.
10. Firefox 148.0.2 fixes YouTube bugs, poor video quality on NVIDIA GPUs, & more.
10. Microsoft brings phishing-resistant Windows sign-ins via Entra passkeys.
10. KadNap botnet hijacks ASUS routers to fuel cybercrime proxy network.
10. Microsoft switches to weekly releases of Visual Studio Code; here is version 1.111.
10. AMD releases Windows 11/10 chipset driver for Ryzen 9000, 7000, 5000, 3000, & more.
09. Google: Cloud attacks exploit flaws more than weak credentials.
09. Ericsson US discloses data breach after service provider hack.
09. Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 3 announced: New agentic features for Word, Excel, & Outlook.
09. FBI warns of phishing attacks impersonating US city, county officials.
09. Microsoft is still working to fix Windows Explorer white flashes.
08. Microsoft had quietly deleted key info about a Windows 11/10 update that you must install.
08. Hackers abuse .arpa DNS and IPv6 to evade phishing defenses.
08. Microsoft releases Defender update for Windows 11, 10, & Server ISO installations.
08. How AI Assistants are Moving the Security Goalposts.
08. This Week in Security – March 8 – by Zack Whittaker.
07. Microsoft: Hackers abusing AI at every stage of cyberattacks.
07. Microsoft Weekly: fake Windows 12 reports, furious users, & new Xbox.
06. Cognizant TriZetto breach exposes health data of 3.4 million patients.
06. Microsoft adds a powerful image editor to PowerPoint.
06. Microsoft 365 outage hits as Teams, Outlook, & Office go down “for some”.
06. Fake Claude Code install guides push infostealers in InstallFix attacks.
06. Microsoft 365 Backup to add file-level restore for faster recovery.
06. Building more obvious buttons – by Susan Bradley.
05. Bing AI promoted fake OpenClaw GitHub repo pushing info-stealing malware.
05. Wikipedia hit by self-propagating JavaScript worm that vandalized pages.
05. AWS server outage makes it impossible to browse Amazon as user accounts go down.
05. Bing Video Creator is now powered by OpenAI’s Sora 2.
05. This Windows 11 ad blocker explains how its new feature could be a game-changer.
05. MS-DEFCON 2: March updates on the horizon – by Susan Bradley.
04. March 4, 2026 Apple Updates – by PKCano.
04. All MacBooks, all M5 – by Will Fastie.
04. Bitwarden adds support for passkey login on Windows 11.
04. NVIDIA releases new hotfix driver to address crippled GPU clocks & more.
04. Windows 10 KB5075039 update fixes broken Recovery Environment.
04. Fake LastPass support email threads try to steal vault passwords.
04. Hacker mass-mails HungerRush extortion emails to restaurant patrons.
04. TikTok says it is protecting you by letting cops read your private messages.
04. Microsoft broke a key OS feature when it ended Windows 10 support.
04. New phishing scam uses legit software to hijack computers, but the real story is even wilder.
03. NVIDIA’s re-released 595.71 driver now causes serious performance drops.
03. Facebook accounts were unavailable in worldwide outage.
03. Google Chrome shifts to two-week release cycle for increased stability.
03. Star Citizen game dev discloses breach affecting user data.
03. Android gets patches for Qualcomm zero-day exploited in attacks.
03. Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 still ‘deleting internet’ & with only one way to fix it.
02. Fake Google Security site uses PWA app to steal credentials, MFA codes.
02. NVIDIA re-releases botched driver that broke fan control apps.
02. Anthropic confirms Claude is down in a worldwide outage.
02. A powerful official Windows 11 tool is getting another major feature upgrade.
01. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5079271, KB5079270 setup & recovery updates.
01. Microsoft confirms clean install still mandatory for a Windows 11 performance boost feature.
01. This Week in Security – March 1 – by Zack Whittaker.
February 2026 (Click listings for more information).
28. QuickLens Chrome extension steals crypto, shows ClickFix attack.
28. Microsoft Weekly: new features for Windows 11, botched drivers, & PowerToys updates.
27. iPhone & iPad become the first NATO-approved devices for handling sensitive data.
26. NVIDIA pulls its latest driver due to problems with fan controls.
26. Trend Micro warns of critical Apex One code execution flaws.
26. VMware fixes broken updates & other issues in the latest Workstation Pro release.
25. Medical device maker UFP Technologies warns of data stolen in cyberattack.
25. Microsoft explains the confusion around printer drivers in Windows 11.
25. Zyxel warns of a critical RCE flaw affecting over a dozen routers.
25. Windows 11 KB5077241 update improves BitLocker, adds Sysmon tool.
24. 1Campaign platform helps malicious Google ads evade detection.
24. Windows 11 24H2 & 25H2 get big update with new emojis, improved taskbar, & more.
24. CarGurus data breach exposes information of 12.4 million accounts.
24. Microsoft adds Copilot data controls to all storage locations.
24. MS-DEFCON 4: Superstition vs. risk – by Susan Bradley.
23. Android mental health apps with 14.7M installs filled with security flaws.
23. Microsoft says bug in classic Outlook hides the mouse pointer.
23. Firefox 148.0 arrives with AI kill switch, drag-and-drop fixes, & more.
22. This Week in Security – February 22 – by Zack Whittaker.
21. Microsoft Weekly: Gaming turmoil, big OneDrive update, & new Windows 11 builds.
21. Surface Pro 11 gets big firmware update with fixes for eSIM, VPN, & more.
21. Predator spyware hooks iOS SpringBoard to hide mic, camera activity.
21. Microsoft is removing a security feature from the Edge browser.
21. Microsoft announces new ESU programs for more versions of Windows.
20. LibreOffice blasts ‘fake open source’ OnlyOffice for working with Microsoft to lock users in.
20. PayPal discloses data breach that exposed user info for 6 months.
19. PromptSpy is the first known Android malware to use generative AI at runtime.
19. OneDrive gets a huge update on macOS.
19. Google Chrome gets a bunch of excellent productivity features.
19. Flaw in Grandstream VoIP phones allows stealthy eavesdropping.
18. Critical infra Honeywell CCTVs vulnerable to auth bypass flaw.
18. AI platforms can be abused for stealthy malware communication.
18. Anti-phishing rules mistakenly blocked emails & Teams messages.
18. A bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails.
18. It’s Browser update time – by Susan Bradley.
18. Windows 11 finally supports MIDI 2.0.
17. YouTube suffers a major outage; hundreds of thousands report problems.
17. Edge 145 is out with improved password manager, smarter Read Aloud, & more.
17. AMD releases new chipset drivers with Windows 11 25H2 support & more.
17. Chinese hackers exploiting a Dell zero-day flaw since mid-2024.
17. Notepad++ boosts update security with a ‘double-lock’ mechanism.
17. Microsoft Teams outage affects users in the United States & Europe.
17. Keenadu backdoor found in Android firmware, Google Play apps.
17. How much free space should you have? – by Susan Bradley.
16. Firefox 147.0.4 fixes the blank new tab page & one security issue.
16. Google patches first Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks this year.
15. This Week in Security – February 15 – by Zack Whittaker.
15. ClickFix attack abuses nslookup to retrieve PowerShell payload via DNS.
15. Windows 11 KB5077181 fixes boot failures linked to failed updates.
14. Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11’s taskbar is upgrading, better Task Manager alternatives, & more.
14. Rufus blames Microsoft for blocking latest Windows 11 ISO downloads.
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.