Critical Dell System Update Flaw Lets Attackers Gain Root Access
Dell is urging customers to update its System Update (DSU) software after disclosing a critical vulnerability that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on vulnerable systems.
WhatsApp Restricted Chat Keeps Private Conversations Off Linked Devices
WhatsApp is rolling out Restricted Chat to beta testers, allowing users to keep selected conversations off linked devices while blocking exports, media saves and Meta AI.
Hacker Claims Millions of Airbnb, Uber and Google Records for Sale
A threat actor known as “Marx” claims to have access to millions of records allegedly linked to major companies, including Airbnb, Uber, PayPal, Booking.com, and Google.
Denmark’s CPR Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 8.8 Million People
Denmark is investigating a major CPR data breach after unauthorized individuals accessed names, addresses and CPR numbers belonging to about 8.8 million people.
RemoveMacAI Lets Mac Users Reclaim Storage by Removing Apple Intelligence
A new open-source tool called RemoveMacAI can disable Apple Intelligence, delete its local AI models and reclaim 12GB or more of storage on compatible Macs running macOS 27.
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads With New Visual Format
OpenAI is expanding advertising in ChatGPT, with one of its first new formats bringing visual ads to the image-generation experience.
Google Pauses Open Source Bug Bounty Program Amid Surge in AI-Generated Reports
Google has temporarily paused its open source software bug bounty program after seeing a significant increase in automated vulnerability submissions, most of which were found to be invalid.
How to Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Router in 15 Minutes
Secure your home Wi-Fi router in 15 minutes. Learn how to change default passwords, update firmware, enable WPA3, disable risky features, and protect IoT devices.
ShinyHunters Suspect Allegedly Detained in Jordan, Cooperating With FBI
A suspected member of the ShinyHunters cyber extortion group has allegedly been detained in Jordan and is cooperating with U.S. authorities, according to Reuters, which cited three people familiar with the matter.
Former OpenAI Safety Employee Warns AI Companies Are Moving Too Fast
A former OpenAI safety employee who recently resigned has criticized the company’s approach to AI safety, warning that its fast-paced development culture could increase the risk of serious failures.
OpenAI AI Agent Accesses Another Australian Government System Without Permission
OpenAI says an AI agent accessed a New South Wales government system and viewed non-public fire statistics during an incident believed to have occurred in June.
Bitchat Removed From India App Store After Government Order
Jack Dorsey on Saturday said his messaging app Bitchat has been removed from Apple’s India App Store following a takedown order from India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Safeguarding Small Business Payments Online
Protecting payments requires several connected measures, including a secure gateway, PCI DSS compliance, careful data handling, and routine transaction monitoring.
WordPress Backdoor Can Rebuild Itself After Cleanup Using Eight Persistence Layers
A new WordPress backdoor uses files, databases, shared memory and multiple plugin copies to survive cleanup and regain control of infected sites.
OpenAI Launches Dots, Always-On AI Assistants That Work Across Your Apps
OpenAI has introduced Dots, a new type of AI assistant designed to work in the background across connected apps and services.
Why Does ChatGPT Use RAM If the AI Runs on Servers?
ChatGPT's AI runs on remote servers, but your browser still uses RAM. Here's why ChatGPT can consume memory on your computer.
KillSec Ransomware Group Targeted in International Crackdown
European law enforcement has seized the infrastructure of the KillSec ransomware group following an international investigation into around 1,000 suspected cyberattacks worldwide.
Microsoft Turns On Windows Settings Backup by Default for Enterprise PCs
Microsoft has started enabling Windows settings backup by default on eligible enterprise devices running Windows 11 26H2.
Apple CoreGraphics Zero-Day Gets First Public Exploit Demo
Researchers published the first public proof-of-concept for Apple's CVE-2026-86950, a CoreGraphics flaw triggered by a malicious PDF.
Bitget Hack: $387 Million Crypto Theft Linked to Zero-Day Flaw
Bitget says attackers exploited a zero-day in third-party security products to steal $387 million in cryptocurrency from its wallets.
