Critical Check Point Flaw Allows Unauthenticated Root Code Execution
Check Point has released a security update for a critical vulnerability in its Security Management and Log Servers that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute code with root privileges over the network.
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro Reach End of Support in October
Microsoft has reminded users that Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro editions will stop receiving updates on October 13, 2026.
Apple Changes App Tracking Rules in Europe After Antitrust Probe
Apple has agreed to change the way apps request permission to track users across other apps and websites in the European Union following a multi-year antitrust investigation by Germany’s federal competition regulator and other European authorities.
How Social Media Algorithms Decide What You See
Social media feeds are not simply a list of posts from people you follow. Algorithms analyze your behavior, interests, interactions and other signals to decide what content appears in front of you.
FBI Seizes NightmareStresser Domains Linked to Thousands of DDoS Attacks
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized the domains used by NightmareStresser, one of the longest-running distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) platforms.
OpenAI to Publish Reports on AI Model Misalignment
OpenAI has announced plans to publish ongoing reports about unexpected or unauthorised behaviour by its artificial intelligence models, acknowledging that the industry has yet to fully solve the challenge of keeping increasingly capable AI systems aligned with human instructions.
BIND 9 Update Fixes 14 Security Flaws, Including DoH Crash Bug
ISC has released new BIND versions to fix 14 security vulnerabilities, including a high-severity flaw that can crash DNS servers handling DNS-over-HTTPS requests.
Gyazo Data Breach Exposes 23.6 Million User Records and Image Metadata
A security breach at Gyazo, Helpfeel’s image-sharing service, has exposed about 23.62 million user records along with metadata linked to roughly 490 million images, the Kyoto-based company said.
Cisco ISE Flaw Under Active Exploitation With Maximum Severity Score
Tracked as CVE-2026-76460, the flaw carries a CVSS score of 10.0 and could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to affected systems.
WhatsApp Adds More Languages to Voice Message Transcriptions
WhatsApp is rolling out support for more languages in voice message transcriptions, giving Android users more ways to convert voice messages into text.
Gmail Changes Star and Important Label Colors From Yellow to Blue
Gmail is changing the default colors of its star and “Important” labels from yellow to blue as part of an accessibility update.
X Lets U.S. Users Trade Stocks Directly From Their Timelines
X has launched a new Cashtag feature that lets U.S. users access stock trading through participating brokerages directly from financial conversations on their timelines.
How to Tell If You’ve Been Hit by a Zero-Day Attack Before It’s Too Late
Zero-day attacks can be difficult to detect because they exploit vulnerabilities that vendors may not know about yet. Here are the warning signs to watch for and what to do if you suspect your device or network has been compromised.
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