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September 2025 (Click listings for more information).
15. iOS 26 Features: The Ultimate Mega Guide – via MacRumors.
15. Firefox 143 is out with the ability to pin sites to taskbar, Copilot integration, & more.
15. Microsoft warns Office 2016/2019 users to switch to the cloud as support ends soon.
15. Microsoft to force install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app in October.
15. Microsoft fixes Windows 11 audio issues confirmed in December.
15. Microsoft says Windows September updates break SMBv1 shares.
15. AMD details fixes for various Windows 11/10 chipset & graphics driver install issues.
14. KB5065083: Microsoft shares a way to enroll older Windows 11 PCs so they don’t break.
14. This Week in Security – September 14 – by Zack Whittaker.
14. New VoidProxy phishing service targets Microsoft 365, Google accounts.
13. Microsoft outs one of the last Windows 10 recovery updates KB5065918, KB5065307, & KB5065845.
13. Microsoft reminds that Windows 10 support will end in 30 days.
13. Microsoft removes Windows 11 24H2 download / install block for many users.
12. Instagram fixes an annoying bug that slowed down people’s reach.
12. Samsung patches actively exploited zero-day reported by WhatsApp.
12. Beware of beta firmware – by Susan Bradley.
11. Microsoft investigates Exchange Online outage in North America.
11. Microsoft adds malicious link warnings to Teams private chats.
11. VirtualBox 7.2.2 fixes TPM, Windows on ARM issues, & more.
11. Flyoobe now includes enrollment ESU script – by Susan Bradley.
10. Rufus confirms Windows 11 25H2 ISO support as it launches a new update.
10. Pixel 10 fights AI fakes with new Android photo verification tech.
10. Jaguar Land Rover confirms data theft after recent cyberattack.
10. Valve updates Steam client with better performance, new customization tab, & more.
10. Microsoft fixes streaming issues triggered by Windows updates.
10. Microsoft fixes app install issues caused by August Windows updates.
10. Microsoft patches Windows bugs impacting NDI streaming performance & app installs.
09. Microsoft is discontinuing legacy web components in Windows.
09. Windows 10 KB5065429 update includes 14 changes and fixes.
09. Microsoft September Patch Tuesday fixes 81 flaws, two zero-days.
09. Windows 11 KB5065426 & KB5065431 cumulative updates released.
09. Microsoft: Anti-spam bug blocks links in Exchange Online, Teams.
09. Plex shares details on user data hack & breach, including how to reset password.
08. Signal adds secure cloud backups to save and restore chats.
08. Lovesac confirms data breach after ransomware attack claims.
07. iCloud Calendar abused to send phishing emails from Apple’s servers.
07. Chrome 140 makes it harder to install uBlock Origin, but it is still possible.
07. Microsoft shares Windows 11 24H2, Server 2025 new Registry key and Group Policies for NTLM.
06. VirusTotal finds hidden malware phishing campaign in SVG files.
06. Root cause for why Windows 11 is breaking or corrupting SSDs may have been found.
05. Microsoft gives US students a free year of Microsoft 365 Personal.
05. You can’t install Windows 11 25H2 yet, as Microsoft delays ISO release date.
04. Upgrade generates higher-quality video clips in Google Photos.
04. Microsoft 365 now offers deeper integration with OneDrive in Windows.
04. TP-Link zero-day surfaces as CISA warns other flaws are exploited.
04. Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ now available, here’s everything that’s new.
04. Microsoft says recent Windows updates cause app install issues.
04. KB5063878: Microsoft confirms bug breaks Windows 11, 10, Server app installs for many users.
04. MS-DEFCON 2: Recapping the news – by Susan Bradley.
03. Threat actors abuse X’s Grok AI to spread malicious links.
03. Google fixes actively exploited Android flaws in September update.
02. PowerToys 0.94 is out with search, shortcut improvements, & new ‘gliding’ cursor.
02. No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords.
02. Microsoft is killing popular browser add-on extensions on Edge & Chrome.
01. The ongoing fallout from a breach at AI chatbot maker Salesloft.
01. Microsoft released KB5065848 & KB5065847 OOBE (initial setup) updates for all Windows 11 PCs.
01. Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5065378, KB5064097 Setup & Recovery updates.
August 2025 (Click listings for more information).
31. This Week in Security – August 31 – by Zack Whittaker.
31. Brokewell Android malware delivered through fake TradingView ads.
30. TamperedChef infostealer delivered through fraudulent PDF Editor.
30. LibreOffice improves interoperability with Microsoft Office files.
30. Microsoft patches annoying Event Viewer bug in Windows 11.
29. Windows 11 KB5064081 update clears up CPU usage metrics in Task Manager.
29. Microsoft fixes bug behind Windows certificate enrollment errors.
29. Windows 11 gets big update with redesigned Windows Hello, improved Task Manager, & more.
29. WhatsApp patches vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks.
29. Microsoft says the recent Windows update didn’t kill your SSD.
28. Trusted contacts can now help unlock your Proton account in emergencies.
28. Google warns Salesloft breach impacted some Workspace accounts.
28. Vivaldi slams Google and Microsoft for cramming AI into browsers.
28. Google shares workarounds for auth failures on ChromeOS devices.
28. Microsoft Word will save your files to the cloud by default.
28. TransUnion suffers data breach impacting over 4.4 million people.
28. Bots attack! – by Susan Bradley.
27. Experimental PromptLock ransomware uses AI to encrypt, steal data.
27. Phison releases test report on Windows 11 SSD corruption issue.
27. Firefox 142.0.1 is out with a few fixes for browser crashes & more.
27. Healthcare Services Group data breach impacts 624,000 people.
27. After Windows 10, 0patch adds unofficial support for Office 2016, 2019 with new paid plans.
27. Does the out-of-band update fix that? – by Susan Bradley.
26. Google to verify all Android devs to protect users from malware.
26. Windows 10 gets one of its final non-security updates under KB5063842.
26. KB5064080: Microsoft releases Windows 11 Backup app to everyone & more with new update.
26. Windows Terminal gets massive update with a new windowing architecture & a lot more.
26. MS-DEFCON 3: KB5063878 may threaten SSDs – by Susan Bradley.
25. The Google Home app got updated with new camera features.
25. Farmers Insurance data breach impacts 1.1M people after Salesforce attack.
25. Malicious Android apps with 19M installs removed from Google Play.
25. uBlock Origin is no longer available in Edge Add-ons Store, but you can still install it.
25. WhatsApp makes iOS status sharing faster & more convenient.
24. This Week in Security – August 24 – by Zack Whittaker.
23. Microsoft is working on a fix for ongoing Outlook email issues.
22. Fake Mac fixes trick users into installing new Shamos infostealer.
22. Firefox is getting a feature users have been begging to have for ages.
22. Microsoft: August Windows updates cause severe streaming issues.
22. DaVita says ransomware gang stole data of nearly 2.7 million people.
22. The risk of Copilot – by Susan Bradley.
21. Google launches a dedicated Password Manager app for Android.
21. Microsoft asks customers for feedback on reported SSD failures.
21. Apple security updates for August 2025 – by Susan Bradley.
20. AI website builder Lovable increasingly abused for malicious activity.
20. Apple fixes new zero-day flaw exploited in targeted attacks.
20. Hackers steal Microsoft logins using legitimate ADFS redirects.
20. Major password managers can leak logins in clickjacking attacks.
20. Microsoft investigates outage impacting Copilot, Office.com.
20. LibreOffice kills 32-bit Windows builds, offers better MS Office compatibility with 25.8.
20. Microsoft reportedly fixing SSD failures caused by Windows updates.
20. Firefox CRLite boosts security and privacy without compromise.
20. Microsoft fixes Windows upgrades failing with 0x8007007F error.
20. Microsoft releases emergency updates to fix Windows recovery.
20. Finding a generic printer driver – by Susan Bradley.
19. Microsoft shares workaround for Teams “couldn’t connect” error.
19. Firefox 142 is out, adds a useful productivity feature, extension improvements, & more.
19. Microsoft: August security updates break Windows recovery, reset.
19. Microsoft squashes bug that broke upgrade paths in Windows 10 & Windows Server.
19. Mozilla releases Thunderbird 142 with several bug fixes & improvements.
19. Massive Allianz Life data breach impacts 1.1 million people.
19. SSD failures – a reality? – by Susan Bradley.
19. Login credentials for millions of PayPal accounts reportedly being sold online.
19. Microsoft breaks reset & recovery options on older Windows versions, emergency update out [Update].
18. Grammarly expands AI efforts with eight new writing-focused agents.
18. Microsoft: Recent Windows updates may fail to install via WUSA.
18. HR giant Workday discloses data breach after Salesforce attack.
17. OpenAI releases warmer GPT-5 personality, but only for non-thinking models.
17. Anthropic: Claude can now end conversations to prevent harmful uses.
17. Report: Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 24H2 update breaks SSDs/HDDs, may corrupt your data.
17. Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5063878 can’t install with 0x80240069 error, issues a fix [Update].
16. Microsoft cautions new Windows 11/10 ISO installs must have this Defender update.
16. Microsoft no longer allows turning off app updates in the Microsoft Store.
16. Microsoft Teams to protect against malicious URLs, dangerous file types.
15. LibreOffice says Microsoft exploits you via vendor lock-in, offers free ODF migration guide.
15. Plex warns users to patch a security vulnerability immediately.
15. Apple MacBook notch flaw makes many games render blurry, here’s a workaround.
15. Peer-to-peer maps broken in Windows 11 – by Susan Bradley.
14. ESR recalls thousands of power banks due to fire risk, offers full refunds.
14. VirtualBox 7.2 finally adds support for Windows on Arm guests.
14. Firefox 143 no longer works on certain Windows 10 versions. Here is why.
14. Booking.com phishing campaign uses sneaky ‘ん’ character to trick you.
14. Microsoft fixes Windows 11 24H2 updates failing with 0x80240069 error.
13. Microsoft explains how a key Windows feature can lead to theft of your entire encrypted data.
13. Windows 11 24H2 updates failing again with 0x80240069 errors.
13. Microsoft releases PowerToys 0.93 with a faster Command Palette, redesigned dashboard & more.
13. Microsoft asks users to ignore certificate enrollment errors.
12. Manpower discloses data breach affecting nearly 145,000 people.
12. Hackers leak Allianz Life data stolen in Salesforce attacks.
12. Microsoft August Patch Tuesday fixes one zero-day, 107 flaws.
12. Windows 11 KB5063878 & KB5063875 cumulative updates released.
12. Windows 10 KB5063709 update fixes extended security updates enrollment.
11. Matter 1.4.2 released with improved scenes, Wi-Fi-only commissioning, & more.
11. Details on WinRAR zero-day attacks that infected PCs with malware.
11. WhatsApp adds a crucial feature to help stop impersonation.
11. The complete list of Microsoft products being killed off in 2025.
10. This Week in Security – August 10 – by Zack Whittaker.
10. Google Calendar invites let researchers hijack Gemini to leak user data.
09. Google confirms data breach exposed potential Google Ads customers’ info.
09. Mozilla under fire for Firefox AI “bloat” that blows up CPU & drains battery.
08. WinRAR zero-day exploited to plant malware on archive extraction.
08. FTC: Older adults lost a record $700 million to scammers in 2024.
08. Word can now read you document overviews like podcasts.
08. Edge 139 is out with a big performance boost, password improvements, & more.
08. Columbia University data breach impacts nearly 870,000 individuals.
08. How hackers can trick Windows Hello into thinking it’s you & break into your PC.
07. Microsoft adds GPT-5 to Copilot and the rest of its AI products.
07. Mozilla releases Firefox 141.0.3 with fixes for tracking protection & more.
07. Wave of 150 crypto-draining extensions hits Firefox add-on store.
07. Air France and KLM disclose data breaches impacting customers.
07. Microsoft warns of high-severity flaw in hybrid Exchange deployments.
07. ONLYOFFICE 9.0.4 rolls out with new features, including an AI agent.
07. MS-DEFCON 2: Defer upgrading to 24H2 – by Susan Bradley.
06. Ghost Calls tactic abuses Zoom & Microsoft Teams for C2 operations.
06. Google suffers data breach in ongoing Salesforce data theft attacks.
06. ReVault flaws let hackers bypass Windows login on Dell laptops.
06. Don’t forget the Apple updates – by Susan Bradley.
05. WhatsApp introduces anti-scam tools to crack down on criminal scam centers.
05. uBlock Origin Lite launches on Apple Safari.
05. Android gets patches for Qualcomm flaws exploited in attacks.
05. PBS confirms data breach after employee info leaked on Discord servers.
05. Pandora confirms data breach amid ongoing Salesforce data theft attacks.
05. Firefox 141.0.2 is out, fixes crashes on systems with Nvidia GPUs & more.
04. Proton fixes Authenticator bug leaking TOTP secrets in logs.
04. New Plague Linux malware stealthily maintains SSH access.
03. This Week in Security – August 3 – by Zack Whittaker.
02. Microsoft confirms you must update, as certain Office features will stop working.
02. Attackers exploit link-wrapping services to steal Microsoft 365 logins.
02. New Windows Terminal updates fix crashes, pasting issues, & more.
01. Google will not kill your goo.gl links on one condition.
01. Microsoft is killing a special Windows 11 edition for low-cost PCs.
01. Microsoft Edge gets security fixes ahead of major update.
01. A security threat ~ or not? – by Susan Bradley.
