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- WhatsApp Local Storage Claim Raises Apple Privacy Questionsby Kezia Jungco on May 25, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Researchers allege that WhatsApp’s local storage on macOS and iOS may raise privacy concerns, though experts dispute the broader claim. The post WhatsApp Local Storage Claim Raises Apple Privacy Questions appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Hacker Lists 340M OnlyFans User Records for Saleby Liz Ticong on May 25, 2026 at 2:38 pm
A hacker is selling a 340M OnlyFans database, but the seller says old leaks and public data were used to link creators and subscribers to real identities. The post Hacker Lists 340M OnlyFans User Records for Sale appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Warns: Windows Zero-Day ‘YellowKey’ Can Bypass BitLockerby Joseph Ofonagoro on May 22, 2026 at 3:28 pm
Microsoft has released a temporary mitigation for YellowKey, a Windows zero-day that can reportedly bypass BitLocker protections. The post Microsoft Warns: Windows Zero-Day ‘YellowKey’ Can Bypass BitLocker appeared first on TechRepublic.
- New Verizon Report Reveals the Security Gap Attackers Are Exploiting Mostby Ken Underhill on May 21, 2026 at 7:45 pm
Verizon’s 2026 DBIR shows vulnerability exploitation, AI-enabled attacks, third-party risk, and ransomware are reshaping cyber threats. The post New Verizon Report Reveals the Security Gap Attackers Are Exploiting Most appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Disrupts Malware-Signing Service Used by Ransomware Gangsby Ken Underhill on May 20, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Microsoft disrupted Fox Tempest, a malware-signing service accused of abusing Azure certificates to disguise ransomware and malware as trusted software. The post Microsoft Disrupts Malware-Signing Service Used by Ransomware Gangs appeared first on TechRepublic.
- CISA Contractor Exposed Sensitive Credentials in Public GitHub Repositoryby Joseph Ofonagoro on May 20, 2026 at 2:59 pm
CISA is investigating after a contractor’s public GitHub repository exposed AWS GovCloud credentials, internal files, and passwords. The post CISA Contractor Exposed Sensitive Credentials in Public GitHub Repository appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Launches New Surface AI PCs for Business Buyersby Kezia Jungco on May 19, 2026 at 7:12 pm
Microsoft launched new Surface for Business PCs with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, AI features, 5G options, and enterprise security tools. The post Microsoft Launches New Surface AI PCs for Business Buyers appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Mac Users Face New Malware Threat Spoofing Apple, Google, and Microsoftby Joseph Ofonagoro on May 19, 2026 at 6:18 pm
A new SHub Reaper macOS infostealer spoofs prompts from Apple, Google, and Microsoft to steal passwords, crypto data, and business files from Macs. The post Mac Users Face New Malware Threat Spoofing Apple, Google, and Microsoft appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Bug Blocking Security Fixesby Joseph Ofonagoro on May 19, 2026 at 4:41 pm
Microsoft confirmed that KB5089549 can fail with error 0x800f0922 on Windows 11 devices with low EFI partition space, and shared workarounds are available. The post Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Bug Blocking Security Fixes appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AdvancedHEALTH Ransomware Claim Includes 2.3M Patient Data Linesby Liz Ticong on May 19, 2026 at 1:10 pm
DragonForce claims it stole 390GB from AdvancedHEALTH, including patient data and minors’ records, as breach notices and legal scrutiny begin. The post AdvancedHEALTH Ransomware Claim Includes 2.3M Patient Data Lines appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Grafana Rejects Ransom Demand After GitHub Breach Exposes Codebase Theftby Aminu Abdullahi on May 18, 2026 at 7:02 pm
Grafana refused an extortion demand after attackers used a stolen GitHub token to download code, with no customer data exposed so far. The post Grafana Rejects Ransom Demand After GitHub Breach Exposes Codebase Theft appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple’s Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chatsby Kezia Jungco on May 18, 2026 at 5:16 pm
Apple’s reported Siri revamp may add auto-deleting AI chats as the company prepares a privacy-focused software push at WWDC 2026. The post Apple’s Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chats appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Banned Nvidia AI Chips Keep Reaching China Despite US Crackdownby Joseph Ofonagoro on May 18, 2026 at 4:47 pm
US export-control cases show how Nvidia chips and other restricted tech are allegedly diverted to China and Russia through shell firms and intermediaries. The post Banned Nvidia AI Chips Keep Reaching China Despite US Crackdown appeared first on TechRepublic.
- What If Your Digital Footprint Could Shrink?by TechRepublic Academy on May 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Get Surfshark One+ with Incogni for $102 (reg. $500.40) and cover VPN, alerts, antivirus, and data removal. The post What If Your Digital Footprint Could Shrink? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Vibe Coding Cheat Sheet: Tools, Prompts, Security Tips, and Moreby Aminu Abdullahi on May 15, 2026 at 7:32 pm
This vibe coding cheat sheet explains how plain-language prompts can build apps fast, plus the planning, testing, and security checks needed. The post Vibe Coding Cheat Sheet: Tools, Prompts, Security Tips, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OpenAI Warns Mac Users to Update Apps After Supply-Chain Attackby Joseph Ofonagoro on May 15, 2026 at 3:53 pm
OpenAI says Mac users must update ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas apps by June 12 after an npm supply-chain attack exposed signing certificates. The post OpenAI Warns Mac Users to Update Apps After Supply-Chain Attack appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Two Unpatched Windows Exploits Target BitLocker, SYSTEM Accessby Joseph Ofonagoro on May 15, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Two unpatched Windows exploit PoCs target BitLocker protections and privilege controls after Microsoft’s May Patch Tuesday security update. The post Two Unpatched Windows Exploits Target BitLocker, SYSTEM Access appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google’s Default 15GB Free Storage Is Ending for Some New Accountsby Liz Ticong on May 15, 2026 at 1:41 pm
Google is testing a change that gives some new accounts 5GB by default, with the full 15GB unlocked only after phone verification. The post Google’s Default 15GB Free Storage Is Ending for Some New Accounts appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 6 Best VPNs for Canada in 2026 (Free & Paid Options Compared)by Kara Sherrer on May 15, 2026 at 5:00 am
What is the best VPN provider in Canada in 2026? Compare pricing, features, speeds, and privacy protections of our recommended VPNs. The post 6 Best VPNs for Canada in 2026 (Free & Paid Options Compared) appeared first on TechRepublic.






