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November 2026 (Click listings for more information).
05. MS-DEFCON 2: Preparing for 26H2 – By Susan Bradley.
05. Apple will start checking your iCloud links for “harmful content”.
05. Microsoft is bringing two popular Sysinternals tools to Linux & macOS.
05. OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra silently obstructed safety research tasks.
05. OpenSSH flaw lets attackers log into password-disabled Linux accounts.
05. Vivaldi 8.3 rolling out updates to give users finer control over web content.
05. OpenAI’s upcoming model finds 948 Linux kernel vulnerabilities that could grant root access.
05. GhostMap Android flaw lets malicious app trigger persistent boot loop.
04. Microsoft Paint CVE-2026-83844 lets hackers hack Windows 11 PCs over the internet.
04. mSecure password manager hack prompts password reset warnings.
04. An outage may have caused X (formerly Twitter) to go down.
04. Google Search AI mode breaks with “no response available” & “content wasn’t generated” error.
04. Hackers use n-day exploits in zero-click attacks on iOS & Android devices.
03. Microsoft thinks 8GB of RAM is enough for Windows 11, pushes holiday deals on budget laptops.
03. Microsoft confirms October Windows KB5002934 update broke Excel copy-paste again; issues fix.
03. Microsoft highlights how Windows 11 KB5127936 brings a much-needed backup recovery feature.
02. ShareX keeps making Windows 11’s Snipping Tool harder to justify.
02. Microsoft fixes Smart App Control broken by October Windows update.
02. Synology warns of C3RB3R ransomware attacks targeting NAS devices.
02. Microsoft released Windows 11/10 Defender update for USB installation ISO images.
02. Apple Rewind: A lot of Apple hardware, glowing logo returns, & Apple’s smart display.
02. Tech firms dismantle botnet that turned 1.3M TV boxes into proxies.
01. This Week in Security – November 1 – by Zack Whittaker.
01. 7 Days: Call it Super Intelligence, new RAM tech, & Instagram long videos.
October 2026 (Click listings for more information).
31. Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 Preview updates, Elder Scrolls VI name, & more.
31. New Android SMS of Death exploit can remotely crash unpatched phones.
31. Reddit to lock content behind logins to fight scrapers.
30. Critical Linux kernel flaw allows remote root attacks on MPTCP servers.
30. Rufus brings improved USB reporting, fixes NTFS bug affecting “millions” of PCs.
30. Microsoft says customers shouldn’t worry if attackers are probing their OneDrive URLs.
30. Here is what happens when you long-press the power button to force-shutdown your Windows PC.
30. AMD’s new 26.10.2 driver fixes FSR Frame Gen & overlay crashes.
30. Microsoft finally fixes VPN issues caused by September updates.
29. Chrome extensions with 13.4 million installs caught hijacking searches.
29. Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop failures caused by recent Windows updates.
29. Windows 11 KB5127936 gets a Modern Standby hibernation improvement.
29. CISA warns of Fragnesia Linux flaw chained in PHP2Shell attacks.
29. Google Chrome is getting a new feature that will reduce tab switching.
29. Google takes another step to ensure AI Mode remains a free feature.
28. Discord to let search engines index public server messages.
28. October 26, 2026 Apple Updates – by PKCano.
27. Copilot in Edge Sidebar is not working for many users.
27. Microsoft releases Windows OOB updates to distrust eMudhra certificates.
27. PowerToys 0.102.3001 is out with fixes for two annoying crashes.
27. Apple backports CoreGraphics zero-day patches to older iPhones.
27. MS-DEFCON 4: A quieter release for consumers – by Susan Bradley.
26. Windows 11 gets two OOB updates for PCs missing certificate trust information.
26. Microsoft removed TPM from Pluton on new AMD, Intel & Qualcomm.
26. Kali Linux 2026.3 released with 6 new tools & desktop updates.
26. PHP2Shell security flaws now successfully exploited in the wild.
26. Windows 11 KB5127936 fixes an overlooked performance-crippling factor.
25. This Week in Security – October 25 – by Zack Whittaker.
25. 7 Days: Unexpected Linux goofup, AV2 support, & critical vulnerabilities in PHP.
25. Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Universal Print has been broken for months & requires a manual fix.
24. Windows 11 26H2 now available for all eligible 24H2, 25H2 PCs, here’s how to get it.
24. Chrome & Edge are getting a key feature built in that Firefox & Brave have had for years.
24. Microsoft Weekly: OneDrive + Copilot event, BioWare shutdown, & more.
23. Abandoned Popcorn Time app exposed millions of devices to RCE attacks.
23. Microsoft Teams to get AI-powered, context-aware phishing detection.
23. Quest Diagnostics confirms data breach exposed patient records.
23. PHP shares mitigation for new RCE vulnerability with no patch.
23. Keep those paper checks handy – by Susan Bradley.
22. Banks are freaking out over AI agents accessing accounts without permission.
22. 1Password will let AI agents use your credentials without seeing them.
22. All Accounts view (Unified Inbox) will become available to all New Outlook users this month.
22. AMD releases new Windows 11/10 chipset driver for Ryzen 9000, 7000, 5000, 3000, & more.
22. Amazon says PHP2Shell exploitation began 4 days before patches.
22. PHP rushed emergency patch after critical RCE flaws leaked online.
22. Get an identity protection PIN from the IRS.
21. Google Chrome adds Gemini-powered scam detection, warns users of ClickFix attacks.
21. Google Cloud issues urgent PHP patch guidance following critical vulnerabilities.
21. OpenAI agents disabled safety monitoring; one lied about it.
21. PHP ships emergency patches for critical PHP2Shell flaws.
21. Microsoft PowerToys adds CursorHide, Button Lock mouse tools.
21. PHP has critical vulnerabilities impacting millions of websites; emergency patch out.
21. Microsoft says October updates didn’t actually fix VPN issues.
20. Stolen UpdraftCentral keys used to backdoor WordPress sites.
20. Mozilla, Google, Apple block compromised eMudhra CA certificates.
20. Google can now monitor your clipboard in Chrome to check if you copied unsafe content.
20. Ahold Delhaize: Cyberattack affects services across US & Europe.
20. Popular screenshot tool gets its biggest update ever, adds native screen recording.
19. Hackers hijack AOMEI update servers to secretly spread malware.
19. EFF’s Privacy Badger hits Safari on macOS after years of user requests.
19. 16-year-old Broadcom Wi-Fi bug still lets strangers remotely hijack your router.
19. Microsoft fixes game & app crashes caused by recent Windows update.
19. Microsoft fixes classic Outlook bug that hid Copilot buttons.
19. October Windows Server updates break Exchange sign-in & mail flow.
18. This Week in Security – October 18 – by Zack Whittaker.
18. 7 Days: OpenAI office bugged, smallest Xbox controller, & Apple HomeView.
17. Microsoft breaks Windows 11 exclusive feature that helps weak PCs perform better.
17. Windows 11 KB5127648, KB5121003, KB5129195, KB5089549 installs fail with 0x800f0845 error.
17. Microsoft Weekly: October Patch Tuesday, more efficient Windows, app updates, & more.
16. Windows 11 KB5127648 ISO now available for USB install via official Microsoft tool.
16. Microsoft: October Windows update may break Smart App Control.
15. Microsoft: Windows 11 KB5127648 KB5126646 break WPA 802.1X auth, shares fix.
15. Android gets AI defenses against messaging scams & fake calls.
15. Hackers hijack D-Link, Ubiquiti devices to resell your stolen bandwidth.
15. Fake Arch Linux packages push malware with root privileges.
15. Ubuntu 26.10 debuts Myna, a local AI voice agent named after a talking bird.
15. Microsoft fixes bug causing Windows black screens & Explorer crashes.
15. Windows KB5127648 KB5127694 updates break Xbox sign in with 0x87DD0005 error.
14. Microsoft has ended extended support for some legacy Exchange Server & Skype products.
14. Microsoft Defender now supports Linux desktops.
14. Firefox just gave this next-gen image format a huge boost.
14. Microsoft fixes VPN issues caused by September Windows updates.
14. LibreOffice offers free Publisher support as Microsoft 365 Office ends it.
14. Chrome gets 37 security fixes, while Edge still waits for its update.
14. Recent Windows updates may trigger Remote Desktop failures.
13. Anthropic warns self-replicating AI could spread to your smart devices.
13. Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 Home & Pro reached end of support.
13. Microsoft October Patch Tuesday fixes 1,411 flaws, 3 zero-days.
13. Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5126657 extended security update.
13. Windows 11 KB5127648 & KB5126653 cumulative updates released.
13. October 2026 Windows Patches are out – by Susan Bradley.
13. Microsoft patches more than 1,400 security flaws – KrebsOnSecurity.
13. Microsoft drops Office LTSC 2021 security updates on today’s Patch Tuesday.
13. Docker Hub flaw lets attackers impersonate users & tamper with images.
12. Retail giant Ahold Delhaize takes systems offline after cyberattack.
12. Microsoft: Windows 11 23H2 reaches end of support in 30 days.
11. This Week in Security – October 11 – by Zack Whittaker.
11. Microsoft brings full Word, Excel, & PowerPoint experience to the new Copilot app.
11. 7 Days: McDonald’s dragged to court, MPC-HC new look, & new Surface devices.
10. Windows 11 26H2 uses shockingly low RAM with a Rufus installation trick.
10. Microsoft Weekly: New Surface Laptop, Local AI, & Microsoft 365 Family storage cuts.
10. Microsoft ends app-switching dance by restoring Send Availability to Outlook.
09. Hackers abuse Google Ads, Bing redirects to push Claude ClickFix attacks.
09. Microsoft blocks new requirements bypass trick on Windows 11 26H2.
09. Ventoy brings many Linux improvements, adds SteamOS recovery.
09. Outdated Windows devices will stop receiving security updates.
08. MS-DEFCON 2: 26H2 is here – By Susan Bradley.
08. Low-cost Android phones ship with residential proxy malware.
08. Microsoft Teams to get support for third-party deepfake detection tools.
07. Google Chrome 155 brings support for JPEG XL (.jxl).
06. Wikimedia: Rogue OpenAI agents behind unauthorized Wikipedia edits.
06. Google Docs & Drive can now edit Markdown files without converting them.
05. Microsoft outlines a Classic Outlook bug; working on a fix now.
05. Windows KB5124010 update crashes some games and apps.
04. This Week in Security – October 4 – by Zack Whittaker.
04. 7 Days: Linux project renamed, big Firefox update, & Apple’s $5.7 billion fine.
03. Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 26H2 release, Xbox Mythic Achievements, & more.
03. KB5124010 Windows update crashes legacy apps requiring AC-3 audio decoding.
03. Windows Terminal v1.25.2733.0 stable patches memory leaks & Xbox controller crashes.
02. Apple making full disk access harder after Meta’s Muse AI reads private DMs on iPhone, Mac.
02. AT&T and Apple investigate iPhone 18 Emergency SOS bug.
02. Amy Babinchak and I talk patching! – by Susan Bradley.
02. AI is killing off RSS feeds – by Susan Bradley.
01. Microsoft says threat actors are ahead in the early AI race.
01. Hackers stole Pentagon personnel records of over 3 million people.
01. Official Microsoft Windows 11 26H2 KB5121794 enablement package direct download links are out.