Teenager’s Gemini mistake locks entire family out of Google accounts
I did a lot of stupid stuff when I was 14 years old. I’m glad that back then the “online world” was in its infancy, and none of my escapades were harmful or salacious enough…
Google Drive now detects ransomware and auto-restores your files
If you use Google Drive, your cloud-stored files will now be protected against ransomware. That’s peace of mind against extortion. Google began beta testing a new Google Drive feature that scans for ransomware in September…
Stop making QR codes by hand. Let Google Sheets do it for you
For long lists in documents, it is usually too tedious to create QR codes manually and then insert them into the list. You can automate this task in Google Sheets and save a lot of…
Google Gemini can now import your ChatGPT or Claude chat history
We previously reported that Claude could import your chat histories from other AI chatbots, making it easier to migrate. (And if you do, you’ll want to know these Claude tricks to not hit your usage…
Apple made strides with iOS 26 security, but leaked hacking tools still leave millions exposed to spyware attacks
The common assumption among iPhone security experts has been that finding vulnerabilities and developing exploits for iOS was difficult, requiring a lot of time, resources, and teams of skilled researchers to break through its layers…
Google warns ‘Q-Day’ is coming, could break encryption by 2029
The development of quantum computing is progressing faster than expected, leading Google to now anticipate that “Q-Day” could arrive as early as 2029. So says Heather Adkins, VP of Security Engineering, in a recent blog…
A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know
Security researchers have uncovered a series of cyberattacks targeting Apple customers across the world. The tools used in these hacking campaigns have been dubbed Coruna and DarkSword, and they have been used by both government…
Google bumps up Q Day deadline to 2029, far sooner than previously thought
Google is dramatically shortening its deadline readiness for the arrival of Q Day, the point at which existing quantum computers can break public-key cryptography algorithms that secure decades’ worth of secrets belonging to militaries, banks,…
Google Chrome 146 update fixes 3 critical security flaws
With the new Chrome versions—146.0.7680.153/154 for Windows and macOS and 146.0.7680.153 for Linux—the developers have fixed 26 security vulnerabilities. According to Google, none of these vulnerabilities have been exploited in the wild yet. The next…
Russians caught stealing personal data from Ukrainians with new advanced iPhone hacking tools
A group of hackers suspected of working at least in part for the Russian government targeted iPhone users in Ukraine with a new set of hacking tools designed to steal their personal data, as well…