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August 2026 (Click listings for more information).
06. MS-DEFCON 2: Is Search going to get better? – by Susan Bradley.
06. ClickFix attack pushes macOS infostealer for crypto theft attacks.
06. New TONTOU CPU attack bypasses Spectre v2 fixes, leaks Linux password hashes.
06. Privacy browsers on iOS & iCloud Private Relay are leaking your IP & DNS.
05. Lenovo Legion Go BIOS update is bricking the device, & repairs are extremely expensive.
05. Google Blogger locks hundreds of blogs in malware false positive.
05. Microsoft suddenly pulls new Microsoft 365 Copilot feature after rollout with no explanation.
04. OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents targeted real people & systems in cyber tests.
04. Phishing service spoofs RingCentral to steal Microsoft 365 accounts.
04. Firefox on Windows can now avoid an update trap that could leave browsers unable to start.
04. Intel’s latest Wi-Fi driver brings more quality & stability improvements.
04. Core Ubuntu package to be turned into a Snap; Deb ditched.
03. Hotel Wi-Fi attacks use custom malware to breach Microsoft 365 accounts.
03. New Pass-ta-key attacks let malware hijack Google-synced passkeys.
03. Meta explains WhatsApp “account in review” lockout bug.
03. New DOUBLECUP ClickFix service hides malware in browser cache images.
03. Fake Roblox Xeno script launcher pushes infostealer, RAT malware.
02. This Week in Security – August 2 – by Zack Whittaker.
02. Man charged for wiping smartphone, GPU customer finds a surprise, & money talks.
01. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5102117 update for OS recovery.
01. Microsoft Weekly: Xbox outage, fake Windows apps, new Windows 11 updates, & more.
01. Microsoft realizes Windows 11 system requirements need an overhaul.
July 2026 (Click listings for more information).
31. AI and the Hugging Face breach – by Susan Bradley.
31. Amgen says cloud data breach exposed patient health, proprietary info.
30. Read This Before You Buy That TV Streaming Stick.
30. AMD releases new Windows 11/10 chipset drivers with bug fixes for Ryzen PCs.
30. VMware fixes three critical flaws allowing auth bypass, VM escapes.
30. Google says AI helped Chrome fix 1,072 security bugs in two releases.
30. ShinyHunters claims Brinks Home breach, threatens to leak stolen data.
30. AI is finding bugs faster than Microsoft can fix them.
28. Data breach at medical billing firm MCBS affects 1.26 million people.
28. OpenAI models used Artifactory zero-days to escape to the internet.
28. vBulletin fixes critical pre-auth RCE flaw with public exploit.
28. Microsoft service failure had triggered the major Xbox outage.
28. MS-DEFCON 4: The AI apocalypse – by Susan Bradley.
27. New Dysphoria DDoS botnet spreads to 200k devices worldwide.
27. Microsoft releases new updates for Notepad, Calculator, Media Player, & Clock.
27. Xbox services hit with major outage, affecting games, store, & more.
27. Powerful Windows 11 app Wintoys just got significantly better.
27. Get the latest security software updates from Apple.
26. This Week in Security – July 26 – by Zack Whittaker.
26. Agentic AI hacks AI platform, Pixel price hike confirmed, & Galaxy Unpacked #2.
26. What data AI chatbots collect from you, & what you can do about it.
25. Steam forum ClickFix attacks infect gamers with XMRig cryptominers.
25. Microsoft Weekly: Upcoming Windows 11 features, Azure outage, Xbox news, & more.
25. ShinyHunters data leaks fuel $2,000 sextortion email scam.
24. OnTrac notifies customers of data breach after network hack.
24. Hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi DNS to steal Microsoft 365 accounts.
24. Ventoy improves upon one of Windows 11’s system requirements.
24. Chick-fil-A data breach affects more than 13,000 customers.
23. New Dolphin X malware uses AI to rank high-value targets.
23. Microsoft tracks every Windows PC through a secret key.
23. Fake Claude app promoted by Bing ads pushes SectopRAT malware.
23. Microsoft 365 outage affects Teams, SharePoint & other services.
23. New RefluXFS Linux flaw lets attackers gain root privileges.
23. New msaRAT malware uses Chrome, Edge browsers to route C2 traffic.
23. Many users will lose access to this popular Microsoft app soon; all content will be deleted.
23. Microsoft working to fix Exchange Online mailbox quarantine issue.
23. AI is good until it’s not – by Susan Bradley.
22. Adobe Chrome extension flaw lets sites access private WhatsApp chats.
22. Firefox finally gets highly requested Windows 11 feature Chrome, Edge has had for many years.
22. Chick-fil-A discloses data breach after credential stuffing attacks.
22. Apple finally patches Hide My Email flaw after one year.
21. FakeGit campaign uses 7,600 GitHub repos to push SmartLoader malware.
21. Windows LegacyHive zero-day flaw gets free, unofficial patches.
21. LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps.
20. Estée Lauder discloses data breach via Oracle E-Business flaw.
20. This free app blocks the LG “malware” that Windows 11 silently installs on your PC.
20. One in six PCs are still running Windows 10, & they’re far less secure than Windows 11.
20. Windows KB5121767 OOB update fixes shutdowns on some Dell PCs.
19. Firefox follows Chrome, man loses 25 years of data, Samsung threatens data deletion.
19. Facebook outage hits users worldwide as Meta servers may be down.
19. This Week in Security – July 19 – by Zack Whittaker.
18. Some Dell devices with a specific Intel driver might experience poor performance.
18. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5106056, KB5101719, KB5099551 setup, recovery updates.
18. Update now: 7-Zip fixes RCE flaw exploitable with malicious archives.
18. Microsoft Weekly: Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft accounts drama, Fallout 5 news, & more.
18. Shark vacuums with flawed Amazon policy can easily expose millions of users’ data.
17. Latest Google Chrome update fixes 7 vulnerabilities, including 3 critical ones.
17. New Windows LegacyHive zero-day gives hackers admin privileges.
17. Microsoft outs new Media Creation Tool with Windows 11 KB5101650 update for USB installs.
17. “1Password for Claude” is trying to make your passwords secure from agentic AI.
16. GPT-5.6 Codex is deleting files from home directories in some cases.
16. ClickLock macOS malware traps users into revealing login passwords.
16. Claude Chrome extension flaw lets malicious extensions trigger AI actions.
16. AMD driver causing massive performance loss on all major Linux distros.
16. Russian hackers trojanize WebEx, Zoom apps to push Starland malware.
15. Zoom warns of a critical account takeover vulnerability.
15. Google Gemini CLI abused as a hacking agent, malware botnet operator.
15. Microsoft is ending support for some versions of Windows 10 & 11 soon.
15. Microsoft fixes a Recycle Bin bug in Windows with the latest update.
15. Windows 11 KB5101650, KB5094126 fixes a major flaw that went unnoticed for over 10 years.
15. Microsoft: Some Dell PCs shut down after recent Windows updates.
14. Nearly 300 GitHub repos pose as legit software to push malware.
14. Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5099539 extended security update.
14. Microsoft’s July Patch Tuesday fixes a massive 570 flaws, 3 zero-days.
14. Windows 11 KB5101650 & KB5099414 cumulative updates released.
14. July 2026 Security updates – by Susan Bradley.
14. LastPass, Bitwarden users targeted with fake security alerts.
14. New phishing kits target Microsoft 365 accounts, evade MFA.
13. New CrashStealer malware poses as Apple crash reporting tool.
12. This Week in Security – July 12 – by Zack Whittaker.
12. 7 Days: uBlock Origin workaround, biggest Xbox shakeup, & live TV on Netflix.
12. RedHook Android malware now uses Wireless ADB for shell access.
11. Microsoft Weekly: Xbox layoffs, upcoming Windows 11 changes, new Assassin’s Creed, & more.
11. Teams on macOS has a major bug for some users, & Microsoft is rolling out guidance.
09. Microsoft expects more Windows security updates from AI-discovered flaws.
09. New Forg365 phishing platform uses AI to target Microsoft 365 accounts.
09. AssuranceAmerica data breach exposes records of 6.9 million drivers.
09. Vivaldi 8.1 launches with large changelog; here are the key highlights.
09. Microsoft patches RoguePlanet Defender zero-day vulnerability.
09. MS-DEFCON 2: More patches from Apple & Adobe by Susan Bradley.
08. Entra passkey enrollment vishing targets Microsoft 365 users.
08. Microsoft shares new Windows 11 Update install strategy every user must know.
08. DuckDuckGo browser now blocks YouTube video ads.
08. Microsoft fixes an annoying issue with Copilot in Outlook.
08. Brave makes a new official bypass to support uBlock Origin & more.
07. Hidden backdoor in Tenda router firmware grants admin access.
07. New Januscape Linux flaw allows VM escape on Intel, AMD devices.
07. Microsoft fixes one of the biggest headaches of reinstalling Windows.
06. Be careful entering one-time codes in Microsoft’s login flow; you could be getting phished.
06. In three days, Ubuntu 25.10 will reach end of life; upgrade now.
05. This Week in Security – July 5 – by Zack Whittaker.
05. Microsoft fixes bug that broke all major Windows 11 core UI components on some PCs.
05. The reason behind memory shortage, Sony kills 32yo PS feature, Google loses battle.
04. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5095189 OOBE (initial OS setup) update for 25H2, 24H2.
04. Windows 11 reaches 70% of Steam users, no new Insider builds, & job cuts.
03. You can now sign into Microsoft Edge with a Google account.
02. Microsoft releases new Windows 11 Start menu & list of customization policies.
02. Opera rolls out Paste Protect feature to fight ClickFix attacks.
02. Medtronic notifies customers impacted by ShinyHunters data breach.
02. Microsoft fixes a bug that removed Copilot buttons in Outlook.
01. Google Chrome fails users again by letting a malicious Perplexity extension slip through.
01. VirtualBox 7.2.12 fixes a kernel panic bug affecting Arch Linux users.
01. Intel releases major new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers for Windows 11.
01. Microsoft fixes GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel.
01. Microsoft admits a default Windows 11 feature is gobbling up massive disk space.
01. Rufus fixes bugged Windows 11 system requirements bypass options & install issues.