On Sunday, Google removed some of its AI Overviews health summaries after a Guardian investigation found people were being put at risk by false and misleading information. The removals came after the newspaper found that…
Messaging app Freedom Chat has fixed a pair of security flaws: one that allowed a security researcher to guess registered users’ phone numbers, and another that exposed user-set PINs to others on the app. Freedom…
Indian automotive giant Tata Motors has fixed a series of security flaws that exposed sensitive internal data, including personal information of customers, company reports, and data related to its dealers. Security researcher Eaton Zveare told…
If you want to try a new web browser and have at least a modicum of tech savviness, Vivaldi is what I usually recommend. Vivaldi launched just over a decade ago with a focus squarely…
Yesterday was Patch Tuesday for September, and Microsoft provided security updates that address 80 new vulnerabilities. Microsoft categorized eight of the vulnerabilities in Windows and Office as critical, but none of them have been exploited…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely easy to use Affordable pricing Supports popular operating systems and browsers Cons Weaker security settings than similar rivals Windows app feels clunky at times Standout feature falls flat…
Security updates for Windows A large number of the vulnerabilities—67 this time—are spread across the various Windows versions for which Microsoft still offers security updates, namely Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. Users on…
A security researcher said flaws in a carmaker’s online dealership portal exposed the private information and vehicle data of its customers, and could have allowed hackers to remotely break into any of its customers’ vehicles.…
Lovense, a maker of internet-connected sex toys, has confirmed it has fixed a pair of security vulnerabilities that exposed users’ private email addresses and allowed attackers to remotely take over any user’s account. While the…
Lenovo is warning users that several BIOS security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Lenovo IdeaCentre and Yoga All-In-One desktops. The support document states that local attackers can execute malicious code in System Management Mode (SMM).…