Ravie LakshmananMar 03, 2026Vulnerability / Mobile Security Google on Monday disclosed that a high-severity security flaw impacting an open-source Qualcomm component used in Android devices has been exploited in the wild. The vulnerability in question…
Ravie LakshmananMar 03, 2026Malware / Phishing The threat activity cluster known as SloppyLemming has been attributed to a fresh set of attacks targeting government entities and critical infrastructure operators in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The activity,…
One of the chief problems with “luxury surveillance” devices, like smart glasses with baked-in video recording cameras, is that they often look indistinguishable from regular eyewear, meaning you might be recorded without knowing it. But…
Last week Apple boss Tim Cook promised this would be a “big week” of product announcements, and the company has wasted no time in getting the ball rolling. So far today we’ve covered the iPhone…
Apple kicked off its product launch week this morning by unveiling the iPhone 17e and iPad Air M4. While we initially expected the company’s latest entry-level smartphone to pack relatively minor upgrades, it actually brings…
Ravie LakshmananMar 02, 2026Vulnerability / Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched security flaw in Google Chrome that could have permitted attackers to escalate privileges and gain access to local files on…
There may be a new iPad Air on Apple’s website, but you’ll need to be a detective to find what’s new. So why not get an M3 model on sale instead, like this $150 discount…
Ravie LakshmananMar 02, 2026Cryptography / Browser Security Google has announced a new program in its Chrome browser to ensure that HTTPS certificates are secure against the future risk posed by quantum computers. “To ensure the…
A group of hacktivists calling themselves “Department of Peace” claimed to have hacked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), leaking allegedly stolen documents online. On Sunday, the nonprofit transparency collective DDoSecrets published data relating to…
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple’s new iPad Air M4 features significant upgrades including 30% faster performance, 12GB unified memory, and enhanced N1/C1X wireless chips for improved connectivity. The…