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February 2025 (Click listings for more information).
21. Ventoy 1.1.03 fixes Windows 11 0x80070001 install issue & more.
21. Google Chrome disables uBlock Origin for some in Manifest v3 rollout.
21. Encryption isn’t wise sometimes – by Susan Bradley.
20. Microsoft releases new security firmware for several Surface devices.
20. Passkeys in Turbo Tax? – by Susan Bradley.
19. New FrigidStealer infostealer infects Macs via fake browser updates.
19. Mozilla once again extends Firefox support on Windows 7.
19. Finding cheap Office – by Susan Bradley.
18. WinRAR 7.10 boosts Windows privacy by stripping MoTW data.
18. Cracked Garry’s Mod, BeamNG.drive games infect gamers with miners.
18. How Phished Data Turns into Apple & Google Wallets.
18. Microsoft makes ‘most important features’ of Edge significantly faster.
18. Firefox 135.0.1 is out with fixes for non-working drop-down menus & more.
17. Chase will soon block Zelle payments to sellers on social media.
17. Microsoft rolls out a BIOS update that fixes ASUS blue screen issues.
17. Windows 11 KB5053426 / KB5053424 / KB5052424 / KB5053485 setup/recovery updates released.
16. This Week in Security – February 16 – by Zack Whittaker.
16. Google Chrome’s AI-powered security feature rolls out to everyone.
15. Microsoft shares Windows 11 24H2 official CPU support list & adds new AMD Ryzen parts.
15. Microsoft removes Windows 11 feature responsible for collecting & storing location data.
15. Microsoft explains how to update to Windows 11 24H2 on blocked Asus PCs.
15. Microsoft adding new PowerToys utility for Windows package manager (WinGet).
14. Malicious PirateFi game infects Steam users with Vidar malware.
14. Word for Android & iOS update makes it easier to add custom tables to documents.
14. Updating your Surface – by Susan Bradley.
13. Hacker leaks account data of 12 million Zacks Investment users.
12. Google fixes flaw that could unmask YouTube users’ email addresses.
11. Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2025 Edition.
11. Windows 11 (KB5051987, KB5051989) February 2025 Patch Tuesday out.
11. Windows 10 (KB5051974 / KB5052000 / KB5052006 / KB5052040) February 2025 Patch Tuesday out.
11. February 2025 updates are upon us – by Susan Bradley.
10. iOS 18.3.1 Includes Fix for Actively Exploited Vulnerability.
09. This Week in Security – February 9 – by Zack Whittaker.
07. Microsoft shares workaround for Windows security update issues.
07. Microsoft Edge update adds AI-powered Scareware Blocker.
06. MS-DEFCON 1: Controlling features, pushes 24H2 – by Susan Bradley.
06. LibreOffice 25.2 released, bringing multiple improvements to the suite.
06. OpenAI opens ChatGPT search to all, no account needed.
05. “Disturbing” new detail emerges about DeepSeek & what it does with your data.
05. Intel releases new Wi-Fi driver with hotspot improvements & slowdown fixes.
05. SLAP and FLOP – should we be concerned? – by Susan Bradley.
04. February Office non-security updates have been released.
04. Netgear warns users to patch critical WiFi router vulnerabilities.
04. Firefox 135 is out with credit card autofill, translation improvements, & more.
04. GrubHub data breach impacts customers, drivers, & merchants.
03. Microsoft blocks free Windows 11 24H2 system requirements bypass app as potential malware.
03. Google fixes Android kernel zero-day exploited in attacks.
03. Microsoft kills off Defender’s ‘Privacy Protection’ VPN feature.
03. Microsoft shares updated Windows 10 paid extended support program details.
02. This Week in Security – February 2 – by Zack Whittaker.
01. Microsoft removes official Windows 11 CPU/TPM bypass for unsupported PCs.
01. Microsoft released KB5050758/KB5053117 Windows 11 24H2, Server 2025 setup & recovery updates.
01. Microsoft offers Registry workaround for broken Outlook 2016 Search.
01. Microsoft offers workaround for Outlook bug that makes clicking, scrolling mails a challenge.
January 2025 (Click listings for more information).
31. Globe Life data breach may impact an additional 850,000 clients.
31. How to remove yourself from the internet.
30. Backdoor found in two healthcare patient monitors, linked to IP in China.
30. Previews are previews – by Susan Bradley.
30. DeepSeek exposes database with over 1 million chat records.
30. New Syncjacking attack hijacks devices using Chrome extensions.
30. Vivaldi 7.1 arrives on iOS with Translate, improved Speed Dial, & more.
29. January Windows 10 preview update force installs new Outlook.
29. Windows 11 KB5050094 update fixes bugs causing audio issues.
28. Microsoft releases KB5050081 for Windows 10 with the new Outlook & fixes for audio issues.
28. Garmin GPS watches crashing, stuck in triangle ‘reboot loop’.
28. New Apple CPU side-channel attacks steal data from browsers.
28. PowerToys 0.88 adds a new tool and removes one.
28. Signal will let you sync old messages when linking new devices.
28. Reclaim up to 7GB of iPhone storage by disabling Apple Intelligence.
28. PowerSchool starts notifying victims of massive data breaches.
28. MS-DEFCON 4: Microsoft strongly pushes 24H2 – by Susan Bradley.
27. Bitwarden makes it harder to hack password vaults without MFA.
27. January Windows security updates break audio playback.
27. Apple fixes this year’s first actively exploited zero-day bug.
27. Nvidia updates its new app with much-needed display settings.
27. Microsoft updates Surface Book 3 with fixes for camera performance issues.
26. This Week in Security – January 26 – by Zack Whittaker.
26. UnitedHealth now says 190 million impacted by 2024 data breach.
24. Subaru Starlink flaw lets hackers hijack cars in US and Canada.
23. Microsoft acknowledges a bug in the latest Windows 10 updates, says not to worry about it.
23. Hundreds of fake Reddit sites push Lumma Stealer malware.
23. QNAP fixes six Rsync vulnerabilities in NAS backup & recovery app.
23. New Android Identity Check locks settings outside trusted locations.
23. PayPal fined by regulators after investigation revealed massive breach.
23. Clean installs for 24H2? – by Susan Bradley.
23. Vivaldi 7.1 is out with new widget, improved tab sync, & more.
22. Cloudflare CDN flaw leaks user location data, even through secure chat apps.
22. Telegram captcha tricks you into running malicious PowerShell scripts.
22. Have you tried out Strict? – by Susan Bradley.
21. Fake Homebrew Google ads target Mac users with malware.
21. 7-Zip fixes bug that bypasses Windows MoTW security warnings, patch now.
21. Firefox 134 gets updated with fixes for non-working links & more.
21. Don’t fall for the IRS scam – by Susan Bradley.
20. Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook crashing when writing emails.
19. This Week in Security – January 19 – by Zack Whittaker.
19. Microsoft released Windows KB5050411 update to fix KB5048239 that won’t stop installing.
19. Microsoft released Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, 22H2 KB5050119/KB5050200 recovery updates.
17. Microsoft Edge 132 is available with improved price tracker & more.
17. Otelier data breach exposes info & hotel reservations of millions.
17. Microsoft fixes Office 365 apps crashing on Windows Server systems.
17. Microsoft starts force-upgrading Windows 11 22H2 & 23H3 devices.
16. Wolf Haldenstein law firm says 3.5 million impacted by data breach.
16. New UEFI Secure Boot flaw exposes systems to bootkits, patch now.
16. Google Password Manager passkey support added to iOS & iPadOS 17 & newer.
15. MikroTik botnet uses misconfigured SPF DNS records to spread malware.
15. Label giant Avery says website hacked to steal credit cards.
15. Microsoft ends support for Office apps on Windows 10 in October.
15. Windows BitLocker bug triggers warnings on devices with TPMs.
15. Microsoft confirms that January Windows updates failed to install on PCs with certain software.
15. Rsync package in Ubuntu distros updated to fix remote code execution bugs.
14. January Windows updates may fail if Citrix SRA is installed.
14. Allstate car insurer sued for tracking drivers without permission.
14. Mozilla fixes Firefox hanging on YouTube & Google Docs, startup crashes, & more.
14. Windows 10 KB5049981 update released with new BYOVD blocklist.
14. Microsoft January Patch Tuesday fixes 8 zero-days, 159 flaws.
14. Windows 11 KB5050009 & KB5050021 cumulative updates released.
14. January 2025 patches get released – by Susan Bradley.
14. Hackers use FastHTTP in new high-speed Microsoft 365 password attacks.
14. Microsoft 365 apps crash on Windows Server after Office update.
13. OneBlood confirms personal data stolen in July ransomware attack.
13. Microsoft: macOS bug lets hackers install malicious kernel drivers.
12. This Week in Security – January 12 – by Zack Whittaker.
12. Phishing texts trick Apple iMessage users into disabling protection.
11. Scammers file first – Get your IRS Identity Protection PIN now.
10. Diagnosing an issue – by Susan Bradley.
10. STIIIZY data breach exposes cannabis buyers’ IDs & purchases.
10. Microsoft to force install new Outlook on Windows 10 PCs in February.
09. MS-DEFCON 2: Kicking off the new year – by Susan Bradley.
09. Largest US addiction treatment provider notifies patients of data breach.
09. Banshee stealer evades detection using Apple XProtect encryption algo.
09. Microsoft fixes OneDrive bug that causes macOS app freezes.
09. Tails 6.11 out now with more protection against partitioning errors that can wipe data.
09. Microsoft fixes a bug causing Outlook to freeze when copying text.
09. Microsoft updates several Surface devices with audio & security improvements.
08. Medical billing firm Medusind discloses breach affecting 360,000 people.
08. Thousands of credit cards stolen in Green Bay Packers store breach.
07. Casio says data of 8,500 people exposed in October ransomware attack.
07. New Mirai botnet targets industrial routers with zero-day exploits.
07. January 2025 Office non-security updates are available.
07. Firefox 134 gets Windows hardware H.265 support, improves popup blocking, & more.
05. This Week in Security – January 5 – by Zack Whittaker.
04. New FireScam Android malware poses as RuStore app to steal data.
02. New DoubleClickjacking attack exploits double-clicks to hijack accounts.
02. Telegram gets another major update as platform becomes profitable.
01. Linux removes an outdated, insecure Microsoft USB network protocol still on Windows.
01. Do you have your first backup? – by Susan Bradley.
01. The biggest cybersecurity and cyberattack stories of 2024.