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An exposed WP-SHELLSTORM server revealed tools, logs, cloud credentials, and thousands of webshells used in a large website hacking campaign. The post Exposed Server Reveals 25,000 Compromised WordPress Websites appeared first on TechRepublic.

Anthropic’s AI-run espionage report shows why enterprises need stronger governance for AI agents, MCP connectors, and enterprise data access. The post Claude Code Espionage Campaign Exposes a New Enterprise AI Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.

A Telstra software defect disrupted mobile services, rail communications, payments, and emergency calls across Australia, exposing infrastructure risks. The post Massive Telstra Outage Hits Mobile Networks, Rail, and Payments in Australia appeared first on TechRepublic.

Chrome 150 adds an in-menu back button to Android, reorganizes several controls, and delivers important browser security fixes. The post Chrome 150 Adds Android Back Button, Major Security Fixes appeared first on TechRepublic.

New York will ban Meta and other smart glasses from all 1,240 state courts starting July 20 over privacy and recording concerns. The post New York Bans Smart Glasses Across 1,240 Courts appeared first on TechRepublic.

China warned organizations to remove certain Claude Code versions over alleged backdoor risks, while Anthropic called the feature anti-abuse protection. The post China Warns of Claude Code ‘Backdoor’ Security Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit is back after selling out. Here’s who should use it, who should skip it, and what to check first. The post Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit: What to Know Before Installing appeared first on TechRepublic.

AssuranceAmerica says hackers accessed the driver’s license data of 6.9 million customers, exposing personal information and raising concerns about identity theft. The post AssuranceAmerica Data Breach: 6.9M Driver’s License Numbers Exposed appeared first on TechRepublic.

Discord says a moderation bug wrongly banned more than 8,000 users after harmless images triggered its automated safety system. The post Discord Bug Wrongly Banned 8,000 Users Over Harmless Images appeared first on TechRepublic.

The UK Cyber Resilience Pledge gives organizations a 30/60/90-day checklist for NCSC alerts, supplier Cyber Essentials checks and board-level cyber governance. The post UK Cyber Resilience Pledge Sets 90-Day Test for Security Leaders appeared first on TechRepublic.

DuckDuckGo’s web browser, often referred to as the DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser, can now block video ads, including in-video ads on YouTube. The post DuckDuckGo Now Blocks Most Video Ads on Windows, Mac, iPhone appeared first on TechRepublic.

Make Windows 11 feel faster with nine cleanup tips for startup apps, storage, background processes, updates, malware scans, and more. The post Windows 11 Cleanup Guide: 9 Ways to Make Your PC Feel Faster appeared first on TechRepublic.

OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5.6 after a US security review, raising new questions for enterprise AI access, safeguards, and governance. The post OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think appeared first on TechRepublic.

A fake recruitment phishing campaign impersonates major brands and uses trusted HR platforms to steal Google account credentials. The post Fake Job Offers Impersonate Netflix, OpenAI, and FIFA to Steal Google Credentials appeared first on TechRepublic.

Australia’s under-16 social media ban faces scrutiny after testers found major platforms did not ask for age proof. The post Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Exposes Age Verification Gap appeared first on TechRepublic.

Accenture confirmed a breach after a hacker claimed 35GB of source code and cloud keys were stolen, raising questions for cloud and security teams. The post Hacker Claims Accenture Breach Exposed Source Code, SSH Keys, and Azure Tokens appeared first on TechRepublic.

A June 2026 research review found that AI chatbot warning labels may be a weak safeguard for organization-backed AI advisors, raising new audit questions for IT, security, and compliance teams. The post AI Chatbot Warnings May Not Stop Hallucinations, Researchers Say appeared first on TechRepublic.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus blocks malware, ransomware, and phishing for $19.99 a year without slowing your PC down. The post This Popular Antivirus is on Sale for $19.99 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Public Wi-Fi can expose your data. NordVPN locks it down across 10 devices for a year, and it’s $40 off today. The post NordVPN, 1-Year Subscription for 10 Devices is Only $30 With This Code appeared first on TechRepublic.