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WhatsApp is adding stronger two-step verification, multiple passkeys and more context for unknown callers as it expands protections against scams. The post WhatsApp Just Added 3 New Ways to Protect Your Account appeared first on TechRepublic.

Password notebooks are making an unexpected comeback as infostealers and browser attacks revive debate over the safest way to store credentials. The post The Password Notebook Is Back — but Is It Actually Safer? appeared first on TechRepublic.

TikTok and ByteDance agree to pay up to $400 million to settle US allegations involving children’s data, parental consent and account deletion. The post TikTok Agrees to $400M Settlement Over Children’s Privacy appeared first on TechRepublic.

Microsoft Teams is adding a policy that lets IT admins automatically block detected external meeting bots instead of relying on organizer approval. The post Microsoft Teams’ New Policy Lets Admins Automatically Block Meeting Bots appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apollo Global Management confirmed a social-engineering breach exposing sensitive personal data amid a wider hacking campaign targeting financial firms. The post Apollo Confirms Data Breach Amid Cyberattacks Targeting Financial Firms appeared first on TechRepublic.

Microsoft has yet to set a firm Exchange Server SE CU1 release date as engineers work through AI-assisted security findings and ongoing patch releases. The post Microsoft Exchange Server SE CU1 Delayed Amid AI-Assisted Security Reviews appeared first on TechRepublic.

ChatGPT for Teens adds stronger protections for users ages 13 to 17, but parents still face limits around monitoring, age prediction, and AI safety. The post ChatGPT for Teens Adds New Safeguards — but Safety Gaps Remain appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach. The post Google Tightens Android Sideloading: Unverified Apps Now Face a 24-Hour Wait appeared first on TechRepublic.

ICE warned employees against using Meta smart glasses on duty as DHS seeks $7.5 million to develop biometric-enabled prototypes for field agents. The post ICE Warns Employees Against Meta Smart Glasses appeared first on TechRepublic.

Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro support ends Oct. 13, 2026. Here’s what users and IT teams should know about upgrading to Windows 11 25H2. The post Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro Support Ends Oct. 13: What Users Should Do appeared first on TechRepublic.

Amazon’s less-detailed order emails protect purchase data but may make phishing harder to spot. Learn how to verify order messages safely online. The post Amazon’s Order Email Privacy Change Creates a Potential Phishing Trade-Off appeared first on TechRepublic.

Windows 11 hotpatching can install security updates without reboots. Learn who qualifies, how the update cycle works, and what IT teams should expect. The post Windows 11 Hotpatching Explained: How Much Does It Really Reduce Reboots? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds Pixel customization tools, call-forwarding scam protections, and experimental cellular security features. The post Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3: Google Adds Customization and New Scam Defenses appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple sent a new wave of mercenary spyware threat notifications to targeted users in 110 countries, while making the warnings more visible on iPhones. The alerts signal suspected targeting, not confirmed compromise, and Apple is urging affected users to verify the warning, consider Lockdown Mode, and seek expert help. The post Apple Warns Users in 110 Countries of Mercenary Spyware as iPhone Alerts Get Harder to Miss appeared first on TechRepublic.

Federal court records show how far the FBI’s Pegasus review progressed — and why new US spyware reporting will still leave major gaps in government hacking transparency. The post FBI Pegasus Records Expose a Blind Spot in US Spyware Oversight appeared first on TechRepublic.

U.S. courts will begin separately tracking spyware-based interceptions, giving the public new data on government hacking while leaving key gaps. The post US Courts To Begin Publishing Spyware Records From 2029 appeared first on TechRepublic.

France’s Constitutional Council blocked an under-15 social media ban, raising questions over free expression, age verification and online privacy. The post France’s Top Court Blocks Under-15 Social Media Ban appeared first on TechRepublic.

AmnesiaStealer malware targets macOS with data theft and remote browser-session control, potentially exposing accounts already open on compromised Macs. The post Apple Mac Malware Lets Attackers Control Browser Sessions After Infection appeared first on TechRepublic.

France’s tax authority confirmed a cyberattack exposed taxpayer data as officials investigate the breach’s scope and an unverified 678,000-record claim. The post Nearly 700,000 French Taxpayer Records Reportedly Stolen in Government Cyberattack appeared first on TechRepublic.