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A flaw in the EngageLab SDK exposed 50 million Android users, allowing malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions and access sensitive data. The post Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed appeared first on TechRepublic.

See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from April 6–10. The post AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.

A critical Adobe Acrobat zero-day has been exploited for months via malicious PDFs to steal data and potentially take over systems, with no patch yet available. The post Hackers Exploit Adobe PDF Flaw for Months to Steal Data, No Fix Yet appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple warns of a new scam targeting millions of iPhone users. Learn the red flags, how it works, and how to protect your account and finances. The post New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts appeared first on TechRepublic.

A massive breach exposed 337K LAPD-linked files, raising concerns over third-party risk, sensitive data exposure, and law enforcement cybersecurity gaps. The post Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records appeared first on TechRepublic.

NWN launches an AI-powered security platform to tackle tool sprawl, alert fatigue, and modern cyber threats in the era of agentic enterprises. The post Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle appeared first on TechRepublic.

Discover 10 practical ChatGPT prompts SOC analysts can use to speed up triage, analyze threats, improve documentation, and enhance incident response workflows. The post 10 ChatGPT AI Prompts L1 SOC Analysts Can Use in Their Daily Work appeared first on TechRepublic.

Scammers are using fake traffic violation texts with QR codes to steal personal and financial data, posing as state courts and government agencies. The post New Scam Alert: QR Codes Replace Links in Traffic Ticket Phishing appeared first on TechRepublic.

A researcher released a working ‘BlueHammer’ Windows zero-day exploit that could impact over 1 billion devices, granting SYSTEM-level access and leaving no patch yet. The post ‘BlueHammer’ Exploit Targets Windows, Potentially Impacting 1 Billion+ Devices appeared first on TechRepublic.

Trump’s proposed budget cuts to CISA raise concerns about U.S. cyber defense, as experts warn of reduced collaboration and threat intelligence sharing. The post Trump’s Proposed CISA Cuts Spark Alarm Among Cybersecurity Experts appeared first on TechRepublic.

The FBI is warning Americans about data security risks tied to foreign-developed mobile apps, especially those linked to China. The post New FBI Warning: Chinese Apps Could Expose User Data appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple is preparing encrypted RCS support for iPhone, a change that could make messaging with Android users more secure and reduce reliance on SMS. The post ‘Stop Texting’: FBI Warning Drives Apple’s iPhone Messaging Update appeared first on TechRepublic.

Fortinet warns of a critical FortiClient EMS zero-day vulnerability that is currently being exploited, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and execute commands. The post New Fortinet Flaw Allows Unauthorized Access to Enterprise Systems appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple’s macOS 26.4 update adds a Terminal warning to help stop ClickFix-style attacks by flagging potentially harmful pasted commands. The post Apple Rolls Out Fix: New macOS Update Could Protect 100M Mac Users appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July 2026, pushing users to Google Messages with RCS, AI, and security upgrades. The post Samsung to Shut Down Its Messaging App, Switch to Google Messages in July appeared first on TechRepublic.

NoVoice malware was found in 50 Android apps on Google Play, with 2.3 million downloads, by bypassing detection and targeting outdated devices. The post Android Alert: 50 Google Play Apps Linked to ‘NoVoice’ Malware Reached 2.3M Downloads appeared first on TechRepublic.

China-linked hackers breached an FBI surveillance system, exposing sensitive investigation data and prompting a “major incident” classification. The post FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a ‘Major Incident’ appeared first on TechRepublic.

See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from March 30–April 3. The post AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google patches 21 Chrome vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited zero-day flaw that could enable code execution and full device compromise. The post Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms appeared first on TechRepublic.