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Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk

Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks.

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Flickr’s 35M Users Affected by Third-Party Data Exposure

Flickr disclosed a data exposure tied to a third-party email provider, highlighting how external service vulnerabilities can put millions of users at risk.

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Microsoft Starts Testing Built-In Sysmon Monitoring in Windows 11

Microsoft is rolling out native Sysmon support in Windows 11 Insider builds, giving security teams built-in system monitoring with optional activation.

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Chrome Vulnerabilities Allow Code Execution, Browser Crashes

Google released a Chrome security update fixing two high-severity flaws that could enable code execution or crashes via malicious websites.

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Windows Shutdown Bug Spreads to Windows 10, Microsoft Confirms

Microsoft confirms a Windows bug preventing some PCs from shutting down or hibernating after January 2026 updates. A fix is still pending.

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Chrome Add-On Caught Stealing Amazon Commissions

A Chrome extension posing as an Amazon ad blocker was caught hijacking affiliate links in the background, redirecting commissions without user consent.

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