Android 16 VPN bypass vulnerability can leak users real IP addresses outside the VPN tunnel
May 12, 2026 Security

Android 16 VPN Bypass Lets Apps Leak Real IP Addresses Outside VPN Tunnel

Researchers discovered a serious Android 16 vulnerability allowing normal apps to bypass VPN protections and expose a user’s real IP address, even with Always-On VPN and “Block connections without VPN” enabled...

Google reCAPTCHA update raises concerns for privacy-focused Android users and de-Googled devices
May 11, 2026 Privacy

Google reCAPTCHA Update Raises Concerns For Privacy-Focused Android Users

Google’s newer anti-bot verification systems increasingly rely on Play Services and hardware attestation, raising concerns that de-Googled Android users could face growing web compatibility issues...

Microsoft Edge decrypting and storing saved passwords in memory raises security concerns
May 6, 2026 Security

Microsoft Edge Loads Saved Passwords Into Memory — Even When Not Used

A security researcher found that Microsoft Edge decrypts and keeps all saved passwords in memory at startup, potentially exposing credentials in compromised or shared systems...

AV2 next-generation video codec designed to improve compression efficiency over AV1
May 3, 2026 Video

AV2: The Next-Generation Video Codec That Could Replace AV1

AV2 is the upcoming video codec from the Alliance for Open Media, promising up to 40% better compression than AV1 while reducing bandwidth usage for streaming, 4K, and future video formats...

Chromium developers debate shipping a browser-native AI Prompt API for websites
May 1, 2026 AI

Chromium Engineers Debate Shipping Browser AI Prompt API

Chromium developers are debating a new Prompt API that could let websites access built-in AI models directly from the browser, raising questions about privacy, interoperability, and future web standards...

Popular browser extensions found collecting and selling user data to third parties, often legally through privacy policies
Apr 28, 2026 Privacy

Popular Browser Extensions Caught Selling User Data And It’s Legal

A new report reveals dozens of browser extensions used by millions are collecting and selling browsing data, cookies, and user activity, often legally through privacy policies most users never read...

European Commission proposes forcing Google to share search data with rival search engines and AI tools under DMA
Apr 27, 2026 Regulation

EU Moves to Force Google Search Data Sharing Under DMA

The European Commission has proposed new Digital Markets Act measures that could require Google to share anonymized search data with rival search engines and AI-powered search tools, aiming to boost competition in the search market...

Malicious Bitwarden CLI version removed after supply chain attack targeting developers
Apr 24, 2026 Cybersecurity

Malicious Bitwarden CLI Version Pulled After Supply Chain Attack

A compromised version of the Bitwarden CLI briefly appeared on npm, flagged as malware designed to steal developer secrets. The package was quickly removed, but the incident highlights growing supply chain risks targeting developer tools...

German security agencies warn of phishing attacks targeting Signal and messaging apps
Feb 7, 2026 Cybersecurity

German Authorities Warn of Signal Phishing Attacks

Germany’s security agencies have issued an urgent warning about phishing campaigns targeting Signal and other messaging apps to hijack accounts...

Concerns raised over WhatsApp security claims following new lawsuit and expert warnings
Jan 27, 2026 Cybersecurity

Do You Suddenly Need To Stop Using WhatsApp On Your Phone?

A new lawsuit and expert criticism are raising questions about WhatsApp’s encryption...

New malware toolkit redirects users to malicious websites while keeping the original URL unchanged
Jan 26, 2026 Cybersecurity

New Malware Toolkit Redirects Users While URL Remains Legit

Security researchers have uncovered a new malware toolkit that secretly redirects users to malicious websites...

Microsoft releases out-of-band Windows 11 update to fix critical January patch issues
Jan 26, 2026 Windows Security

Microsoft Issues Emergency Windows 11 Out-of-Band Update

Microsoft has released an out-of-band Windows 11 update to fix system freezes, cloud app issues, and instability caused by the latest January security patch...

Google tightens Android security as 750 million users are urged to upgrade their devices
Jan 24, 2026 Android Security

Google Details Android Lockdown — 750 Million Users Must Upgrade

Google is rolling out stricter Android security controls, warning that around 750 million users on outdated devices may ...

48 million Gmail usernames and passwords exposed in massive data leak
Jan 23, 2026 Cybersecurity

48 Million Gmail Usernames and Passwords Leaked Online

A massive exposed database containing millions of stolen credentials includes around 48 million Gmail accounts, raising concerns over reused passwords and large-scale account takeover risks...

Windows 11 January 2026 update causes system crashes and black screens
Jan 23, 2026 Windows

Windows 11 January Update Breaks Systems, Microsoft Urges Uninstall

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 security update is causing widespread system failures, including black screens, app crashes, and GPU issues, forcing ...

New AI-powered Android malware automatically clicks ads in hidden WebView
Jan 22, 2026 Cybersecurity

New AI-Powered Android Malware Hijacks Devices for Ad Fraud

Security researchers have uncovered a new Android malware that uses AI to detect and automatically click online ads in a hidden browser, silently abusing infected devices for large-scale ad fraud...

Microsoft, Apple, Google and Amazon accounts under attack warning
Jan 21, 2026 Cybersecurity

Microsoft, Apple, Google & Amazon Accounts Under Attack Act Now

A new security alert warns that attackers are increasingly targeting credentials for major tech accounts like Microsoft, Apple, Google and Amazon ...

Hackers use LinkedIn messages to spread RAT malware via DLL sideloading
Jan 20, 2026 Cybersecurity

Hackers Abuse LinkedIn Messages to Spread RAT Malware

Threat actors are using LinkedIn private messages to deliver malicious archives that deploy remote access trojans via DLL sideloading, targeting professionals and executives ...

DuckDuckGo launches public vote on AI optionality
Jan 20, 2026 AI & Privacy

DuckDuckGo Launches Public Vote on AI Optionality

DuckDuckGo has opened a public vote asking users where they stand on AI, highlighting concerns around choice, control, and whether AI features should be optional by default ...

WhisperPair Bluetooth Fast Pair attack illustration
Jan 20, 2026 Bluetooth Security

WhisperPair Attack Exposes Millions of Bluetooth Devices

Security researchers uncovered the WhisperPair attack, a flaw in Google’s Fast Pair protocol that allows attackers to hijack Bluetooth headphones ...

Malicious free converter apps infecting systems
Jan 19, 2026 File Security

Free Converter Apps Found Infecting Computers with Malware

Security researchers discovered free file converter apps that appear legitimate but secretly install malware, including remote access trojans, giving attackers control over infected systems…

Malicious Chrome extensions targeting enterprise HR systems
Jan 19, 2026 Chrome Security

5 Malicious Chrome Extensions Targeting Enterprise HR Systems

Security researchers have uncovered five malicious Chrome extensions that disguise themselves as legitimate workplace tools while stealing session tokens and enabling full account ...

Google Gmail decision prompts users to consider a new email address
Jan 19, 2026 Gmail & Security

Google’s Gmail Decision: Why You May Need a New Email Address

Google is rolling out a major Gmail change that allows users to switch their primary email address for the first time, raising new security and privacy considerations for older, widely exposed accounts…

Chrome update lets you delete Google's on-device AI data
Jan 18, 2026 Chrome & Privacy

Chrome Update Lets You Delete Google’s On-Device AI Data

A new Chrome update introduces a toggle that deletes Google’s on-device AI model data, giving users more control over local AI features like scam detection…

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 January 2026 update issues and fixes
Jan 18, 2026 Windows & Updates

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 January 2026 Update Issues & Releases Fixes

Microsoft has acknowledged problems with the Windows 11 January 2026 update, including Remote Desktop and shutdown bugs, and has begun rolling out fixes…

NordVPN expands virtual servers to 79 locations
Jan 17, 2026 VPN & Privacy

NordVPN Expands Virtual Servers to 79 Locations for Censorship Bypass

NordVPN has expanded its virtual server network to 79 locations, helping users bypass censorship and geo-restrictions more securely worldwide…

Google reveals Android update choice affecting millions of users
Jan 17, 2026 Android & Security

Google Reveals Android Update Choice Affecting Millions of Users

Google is preparing a change to how Android users install apps outside the Play Store, introducing new warnings and verification steps that could affect millions of devices worldwide…

OpenAI introduces ads in ChatGPT
Jan 17, 2026 AI & Privacy

OpenAI to Test Ads in ChatGPT While Promising User Privacy

OpenAI announced plans to test advertising in ChatGPT’s Free and Go tiers, stating that ads will not influence AI answers or use conversation data for targeting…

Instagram Crimewave Warning
Jan 16, 2026 Cybersecurity

Get Ready for the Instagram Crimewave After Password Reset Fiasco

Forbes warns that a recent surge in Instagram password reset emails has created fertile ground for phishing and follow-up attacks…

Facebook Password Warning
Jan 16, 2026 Security

Facebook Password Warning for 3 Billion Users As Attacks Surge

Forbes reports major attack activity and urgent security warnings for Facebook’s massive user base…

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Jan 15, 2026 Privacy

Google Upgrade Starts Scanning All Your Photos Be Very Careful

Forbes warns Google’s new AI upgrade may analyze all your photos, raising serious privacy ...

These 3 Passwords Can Get You Hacked
Jan 07, 2026 Security

These 3 Passwords Can Get You Hacked Michael, Football & Superman

Forbes reveals three of the most common passwords that are shockingly easy for hackers to crack…