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May 2026 (Click listings for more information).
27. Windows 11 KB5089573 update released with performance improvements.
26. Windows 11 gets big performance upgrade, shared audio support, & more in new update.
26. Charter confirms data breach after ShinyHunters extortion threat.
26. Mozilla releases Firefox 151.0.2 with fixes for Split View & more.
26. 7-Eleven data breach exposes personal information of 185,000 people.
26. Is Microsoft starting to clean up the mess? – by Susan Bradley.
25. Discord is now available natively on Windows on ARM.
25. FBI warns of Kali365 phishing service targeting Microsoft 365 accounts.
24. This Week in Security – May 24 – by Zack Whittaker.
24. 7 Days: Firefox ‘Nova’ redesign, free unlimited AI ride is ending, warning from Torvalds.
23. A “faster, cleaner replacement” for one of Windows 11’s most useful native tools is here.
23. Microsoft Weekly: Removing ports from Xbox controllers & fixing the Copilot key.
22. Is there a local AI in your future? – by Susan Bradley.
22. Mozilla explains Firefox crashes on Intel 13th, 14th Gen Raptor Lake systems.
22. Microsoft fixes one of the most annoying things about PowerShell on macOS.
21. Google accidentally exposed details of an unfixed Chromium flaw.
21. AMD releases a new driver for Polaris & Vega GPUs after a long time.
21. Apple blocked over $11 billion in App Store fraud in 6 years.
21. Microsoft warns of new Defender zero-days exploited in attacks.
21. Vivaldi 8.0 arrives as “the most significant design overhaul” in its history.
20. Microsoft shares mitigation for YellowKey Windows zero-day.
20. Exploit released for new PinTheft Arch Linux root escalation flaw.
20. Microsoft makes significant accessibility improvement in Word.
20. Trump Mobile website is reportedly leaking customers’ private information.
20. Microsoft blames macOS for an annoying Teams bug.
20. LibreOffice bashes Microsoft for “absurd” OOXML format & Excel’s handling of dates.
19. Discord rolls out end-to-end encryption on voice & video calls.
19. Microsoft Self-Service Password Reset abused in Azure data theft attacks.
19. Microsoft blames macOS update for undismissible Teams location prompts.
19. 7-Eleven confirms data breach claimed by the ShinyHunters gang.
19. Microsoft confirms Windows 11 bug won’t let you download or install new updates.
19. Microsoft confirms patching issues in restricted Windows networks.
19. Mozilla brings Shake to Summarize to Firefox on Android.
19. Blocking AI in Browsers – by Susan Bradley.
19. Microsoft explains fix for one of the most “frustrating” Teams issues.
18. SHub macOS infostealer variant spoofs Apple security updates.
18. Microsoft confirms Teams slowdown due to new outage.
18. Microsoft just made it easier to install the mandatory crucial Windows 11 updates.
18. Microsoft confirms Windows 11 security update install issues.
18. Exploit available for new DirtyDecrypt Linux root escalation flaw.
18. Windows 11 KB5089549 can be planted with a Registry hack to take over your system.
17. Linus Torvalds slams AI-generated bug reports for breaking Linux kernel development.
17. This Week in Security – May 17 – by Zack Whittaker.
17. New Windows ‘MiniPlasma’ zero-day exploit gives SYSTEM access, PoC released.
17. Windows XP-themed Wikipedia, Google paying users $135 million, & leaked games.
16. Microsoft Weekly: Long-requested features for Windows 11, leaked gamepads, & leaked games.
16. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5089593, KB5087594 updates for OS recovery.
15. Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5089549 fails to install, shares workarounds.
15. VMware Fusion Pro 26H1 released with support for more guest OSes.
15. Microsoft backpedals: Edge to stop loading passwords into memory.
15. Microsoft to automatically roll back faulty Windows drivers.
15. Ubuntu 25.10 users need to make a critical move before July deadline.
15. Windows 11 KB5089549 can now be downloaded for USB installs using official Microsoft tool.
14. VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is out with 64-bit support for Windows & new OS compatibility.
14. Dell confirms its SupportAssist software causes Windows BSOD crashes.
14. New Fragnesia Linux flaw lets attackers gain root privileges.
13. Windows 11 KB5089549 reportedly failing to install, slowing down the internet on certain systems.
13. West Pharmaceutical says hackers stole data & encrypted systems.
13. New critical Exim mailer flaw allows remote code execution.
13. Microsoft confirms Windows 11 will finally have a much-requested GPU driver improvement.
13. Windows BitLocker zero-day gives access to protected drives, PoC released.
13. Microsoft fixes BitLocker recovery issue only for Windows 11 users.
13. Foxconn confirms cyberattack claimed by Nitrogen ransomware gang.
13. Microsoft says some users can’t install Office on Windows 365 devices.
12. Signal adds security warnings for social engineering & phishing attacks.
12. Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5087544 extended security update.
12. Windows 11 KB5089549 & KB5087420 cumulative updates released.
12. Microsoft May Patch Tuesday fixes 120 flaws, no zero-days.
12. May 2026 Microsoft updates – by Susan Bradley.
12. Instructure reaches ‘agreement’ with ShinyHunters to stop data leak.
11. Dell PCs are running into constant BSOD reboot loops; Windows 11 isn’t the culprit.
11. Microsoft acknowledges one of the most useful Outlook features is broken.
10. This Week in Security – May 10 – by Zack Whittaker.
10. Hackers abuse Google ads, Claude.ai chats to push Mac malware.
10. Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 strains your CPU to work faster, Xbox ditches Copilot, & more.
09. JDownloader site hacked to replace installers with Python RAT malware.
09. Microsoft is allowing IT admins to monitor your AI prompts & responses in plaintext.
09. Meta has killed end-to-end encryption on Instagram.
08. Trellix source code breach claimed by RansomHouse hackers.
08. New Linux ‘Dirty Frag’ zero-day gives root on all major distros.
07. MS-DEFCON 2: Sometimes there’s no fix – by Susan Bradley.
07. Canvas login portals hacked in ShinyHunters extortion campaign.
07. New TCLBanker malware self-spreads over WhatsApp & Outlook.
07. Mozilla releases Firefox 150.0.2 with fixes for webcams, PDF viewer, & more.
07. Official Windows 11 Registry mod blocks automatic download of 4GB AI model on Google Chrome.
07. Fake Claude AI website delivers new ‘Beagle’ Windows malware.
07. Users say Google Pixel’s latest update does not fix battery drain issue.
06. How soon should you patch? – by Susan Bradley.
06. DAEMON TOOLS supply chain attack ongoing since April, thousands affected.
06. Google Chrome is reportedly auto-installing a massive 4GB AI model without your consent.
05. Instructure hacker claims data theft from 8,800 schools & universities.
05. Google Home Spring Update brings new automation starters, camera features, & more.
05. FTC to ban data broker Kochava from selling Americans’ location data.
05. Vimeo data breach exposes personal information of 119,000 people.
05. CloudZ malware abuses Microsoft Phone Link to steal SMS & OTPs.
04. Microsoft is making it easier to identify more modern, secure printers in Windows 11.
04. Notepad++ creator issues warning to users about an “unauthorized” macOS fork.
04. CISA says ‘Copy Fail’ flaw now exploited to root Linux systems.
04. What is AICore, & why is it taking up so much space on your Android phone?
04. Microsoft confirms April Windows updates cause backup failures.
03. This Week in Security – May 3 – by Zack Whittaker.
03. Instructure confirms data breach, ShinyHunters claims attack.
03. Microsoft Defender wrongly flags DigiCert certs as Trojan:Win32/Cerdigent.A!dha.
03. Microsoft Defender flagging “Cerdigent” trojan malware on Windows 11, Server PCs worldwide.
03. Telegram Mini Apps abused for crypto scams, Android malware delivery.
03. Funeral for Windows 10, AI-powered Wardrobe, & solar energy without Sun.
03. Microsoft fixing strange Outlook bug where documents open blank or “corrupt” themselves.
02. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5087583, KB5084812 setup & recovery updates.
02. Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 is getting less annoying, new Xbox mode, & more.
02. Microsoft, CISA warn on flaw affecting millions of systems running major Linux distros.
02. Registry hack lets you bypass Windows 11 KB5083769, KB5083631 patch that blocks some apps.
02. Windows 11 KB5083769, KB5083631 block backup apps like Macrium.
01. Edu tech firm Instructure discloses cyber incident, probes impact.
01. Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop warnings displaying incorrectly.
01. Microsoft fixes PDF editor crashes & security vulnerabilities in Edge browser.
01. Microsoft improves Windows 11 File Explorer with new archive format support & fixes.
01. Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with 34 changes & fixes.
01. Don’t be so tidy – by Susan Bradley.
01. Ubuntu is going all in on Generative AI, & other Linux distros might follow.
01. Microsoft explains why Windows 11 KB5083631, KB5083769 are making systems restart more times.
01. Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5083631 brings some performance improvements.
April 2026 (Click listings for more information).
30. Windows 11 gets big feature update with Xbox mode, new File Explorer features, & more.
30. April KB5083769 Windows 11 update causes backup software failures.
30. Looking for some answers to your errors? – by Susan Bradley.
30. New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ flaw gives hackers root on major distros.
29. Gemini can now generate & export Microsoft Office files directly from chat.
29. PowerToys 0.99.1 arrives with improvements for the new utilities.
29. Intel improves Windows 11 & 10 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth with new drivers.
29. Microsoft says backend change broke Teams Free chat & calls.
28. Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Excel in April.
28. Firefox 150.0.1 is out with security fixes, higher limits for Relay, & bug fixes.
28. Video service Vimeo confirms Anodot breach exposed user data.
28. Windows 11 KB5083769 update breaks BITS & causes system freezes.
28. Microsoft: New Remote Desktop warnings may display incorrectly.
28. Microsoft asks iPhone users to reauthenticate after Outlook outage.
28. Microsoft brings Linux-inspired feature to Windows 11 with PowerToys update.
28. MS-DEFCON 4: Is Secure Boot fixed? – by Susan Bradley.
27. Robinhood account creation flaw abused to send phishing emails.
27. Copilot in Outlook gets superpowers that enable automatic management of inbox and calendar.
27. FTC: Americans lost over $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025.
27. Home security giant ADT data breach affects 5.5 million people.
27. Medtronic confirms breach after hackers claim 9 million records theft.
27. Microsoft says Outlook.com outage is causing sign‑in failures.
26. This Week in Security – April 26 – by Zack Whittaker.
26. 7 Days: WhatsApp tests a paid version, Apple gets a new CEO, & Intel plans cheap DRAM.
26. Microsoft shares official group policy & its requirements to remove Windows 11 Copilot.
25. Microsoft Weekly: Windows Update updated, Windows Insider updated, Xbox updated.
25. Threat actor uses Microsoft Teams to deploy new “Snow” malware.
25. ADT home security confirms data breach linked to ShinyHunters group.
25. XChat messaging app rolls out on iOS with privacy & encryption claims.
24. ADT confirms data breach after ShinyHunters leak threat.
24. Microsoft brings new ‘consecutive interpretation’ mode to Interpreter in Microsoft Teams.
24. New ‘Pack2TheRoot’ flaw gives hackers root Linux access.
24. Update your Browsers – by Susan Bradley.
23. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon is now available with Linux 7.0 & native CUDA.
23. Bitwarden CLI npm package compromised to steal developer credentials.
23. Windows media creation tool app Ventoy updated with display & UEFI fixes.
23. Microsoft: Some Teams users can’t join meetings after Edge update.
22. Apple fixes iOS bug that retained deleted notification data.
22. New Mirai campaign exploits RCE flaw in EoL D-Link routers.
22. Apple releases iOS & iPadOS 26.4.2 with bug fixes & security patches.
22. Windows 11 KB5083769 brings built-in internet speed test to all 25H2, 24H2 users.
22. Microsoft traces Universal Print issues to Graph API code change.
22. New GoGra malware for Linux uses Microsoft Graph API for comms.
22. Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5083769, KB5082052 wrongly forcing BitLocker recovery.
22. Microsoft releases emergency patches for critical ASP.NET flaw.
22. Opera now lets you boost tab volume by 500%.
21. Microsoft shared simple fix for Windows 11/10 bug that broke a vital OS feature.
21. Microsoft releases emergency out-of-band .NET update to patch severe bug.
21. VirtualBox 7.2.8 arrives with fixes for Windows 11 BSOD, Secure Boot, & more.
21. Rufus gets big update with silent Windows 11 installation, new bloat removal tools, & more.
21. UK probes Telegram, teen chat sites over CSAM sharing concerns.
21. NGate Android malware uses HandyPay NFC app to steal card data.
20. Seiko USA website defaced as hacker claims customer data theft.
20. Firefox 150.0 is out with improved Split View, new features for PDF editor, & more.
20. Microsoft pulls service update that caused Teams launch failures.
20. Microsoft releases emergency updates to fix Windows Server issues.
20. Windows 11 April update triggers “death loops” & bizarre pixelated crashes.
20. Windows PCs should no longer repeatedly restart or fail to install update with KB5091157.
19. Apple account change alerts abused to send phishing emails.
19. This Week in Security – April 19 – by Zack Whittaker.
18. Microsoft shares a way to unblock important Windows 11/10 updates with free official tools.
18. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5083826 update for OS recovery.
18. Microsoft Teams right-click paste broken by Edge update bug.
18. Microsoft Weekly: Start menu in rework again, & Recall is on fire.
17. Microsoft updates Media Creation Tool for Windows 11 USB installations.
17. Microsoft warns Windows PCs keep restarting after KB5082063, KB5082142 update bug.
17. Google Chrome lacks an important feature that Microsoft Edge, Firefox, & Brave have.
17. Recently leaked Windows zero-days now exploited in attacks.
16. New Microsoft Defender “RedSun” zero-day PoC grants SYSTEM privileges.
16. Google expands Gemini AI use to fight malicious ads on its platform.
16. New ATHR vishing platform uses AI voice agents for automated attacks.
16. Microsoft 365 services are down and out on Google Chrome.
16. Data breach at edtech giant McGraw Hill affects 13.5 million accounts.
16. Zorin OS 18.1 arrives to lure Windows users with a massive app database & Lite revival.
15. Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5083769, KB5082052 wrongly forcing BitLocker recovery.
15. Microsoft: April updates trigger BitLocker key prompts on some servers.
15. Microsoft fixes bug behind Windows Server 2025 automatic upgrades.
15. Microsoft details Windows 11 KB5083769 Remote Desktop changes.
14. Raspberry Pi OS 6.2 locks down security with a major change to sudo access.
14. Over 100 Chrome Web Store extensions steal user accounts & data.
14. Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5082200 extended security update.
14. Windows 11 cumulative updates KB5083769 & KB5082052 released.
14. Microsoft April Patch Tuesday fixes 167 flaws, 2 zero-days.
14. April 2026 Microsoft Updates – by Susan Bradley.
14. Microsoft finally fixes a security limitation in Office for the web.
13. New Booking.com data breach forces reservation PIN resets.
13. Adobe rolls out emergency fix for Acrobat, Reader zero-day flaw.
13. Vivaldi for Android finally kills the need for external PDF apps.
13. This “Windows 11 24H2” update download can steal your sensitive data.
12. Adobe brings Security Updates to tackle CVE-2026-34621 vulnerability.
12. This Week in Security – April 12 – by Zack Whittaker.
11. France ditches Windows in favor of Linux.
11. Microsoft Weekly: Microsoft reworks Windows Insider Program & hands out some batteries.
11. Microsoft releases Edge 147 with Copilot in Immersive Reader, improved cookie settings, more.
10. CPU-Z & HWMonitor downloads tampered with by hackers in new supply chain-style attack.
10. Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5077212, KB5079420 break PC reset on 25H2 & 24H2 systems.
10. April 9, 2026 Apple Updates – by PKCano.
09. MS-DEFCON 2: Tax season edition – by Will Fastie.
09. Google Chrome adds infostealer protection against session cookie theft.
09. Hackers exploiting Acrobat Reader zero-day flaw since December.
09. Google Meet now offers Speech translation in Android & iOS Applications.
09. Hackers steal $3.6 million from crypto ATM giant Bitcoin Depot.
08. New macOS stealer campaign uses Script Editor in ClickFix attack.
08. Microsoft rolls out a fix for broken Windows Start Menu search.
07. WhatsApp launches native CarPlay app for iPhone users in its latest update.
07. Google wants you to trust Gemini with your Gmail inbox.
07. FBI: Americans lost a record $21 billion to cybercrime last year.
07. Firefox 149.0.2 is out with fixes for incorrect page printing, wrong error messages, & more.
07. Russia Hacked Routers to Steal Microsoft Office Tokens.
06. Microsoft Word for iPhone picks up new Copilot functionality, but with some limitations.
06. Disgruntled researcher leaks “BlueHammer” Windows zero-day exploit.
06. Microsoft fixes Classic Outlook bug causing email delivery issues.
06. Microsoft removes Support & Recovery Assistant from Windows.
06. Google Play Store now lets you search within user reviews.
06. PeaZip 11 released with several bug fixes and improvements.
06. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS makes it easier to enable 10 years of security updates.
05. Microsoft releases Defender update for Windows 11, 10, & Server ISO installations.
05. Ventoy, a Windows 11 & Linux USB install app, reaches major milestone.
05. Traffic violation scams switch to QR codes in new phishing texts.
05. Apple’s update mistake; hundreds of millions of iPhones affected.
05. Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 25H2 is available for all, new Xbox Showcase, & more.
05. This Week in Security – April 5 – by Zack Whittaker.
03. LinkedIn secretely scans for 6,000+ Chrome extensions, collects data.
03. Hims & Hers warns of data breach after Zendesk support ticket breach.
03. Microsoft still working to fix Exchange Online mailbox access issues.
03. Microsoft now force upgrades unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 PCs.
02. Microsoft confirms outage as some Microsoft 365 services go down.
02. Microsoft adds warning about upcoming mandatory Windows 11/10 update installation.
02. Google releases its most powerful open-source AI models yet, which are free to use commercially.
02. Microsoft links Classic Outlook issue to email delivery problems.
02. So why did you get KB5086672? – by Susan Bradley.
02. Google mandates 64-bit support for Wear OS apps as enforcement date looms.
02. Microsoft’s Bing Maps receives its largest address data upgrade in years.
01. Apple expands iOS 18 updates to more iPhones to block DarkSword attacks.
01. ‘NoVoice’ Android malware on Google Play infected 2.3 million devices.
01. FBI warns against using Chinese mobile apps due to privacy risks.
01. Google fixes fourth Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks in 2026.
01. Google Drive ransomware detection now on by default for paying users.
01. Samsung SSD software update you must install completely breaks on Windows 11 25H2, 24H2.
01. New Windows 11 emergency update fixes preview update install issues.