A free security testing tool designed for ethical hackers has become the latest weapon in ransomware operations. The AdaptixC2 framework, created for penetration testing, is now being deployed by criminal groups worldwide in a dangerous trend that blurs the line between security research and cybercr
Google has made its first compelled changes to the Play Store after losing the Epic Games antitrust case. Developers can now bypass Google’s payment system, but the company continues fighting the ruling as bigger changes loom in 2026.
Windows 11 users attempting to install the KB5067036 preview update are encountering persistent installation failures with error code 0x800f0983. The issue affects version 25H2 build 26200.7019 systems during final installation phase. Microsoft has yet to officially acknowledge the root cause.
Google is supercharging NotebookLM with significant AI improvements including a massive 1-million-token context window and 6x conversation memory. These upgrades transform how researchers interact with AI assistants.
Samsung’s Galaxy F15 5G is set to receive One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 QPR2, representing a significant software commitment for a budget device. This update brings a new UI and features that typically arrive much later for entry-level smartphones. The extended support challenges industry norms for
A significant Microsoft Azure outage is causing widespread disruption to Xbox services and business operations globally. The timing couldn’t be worse as Microsoft prepares to report earnings.
Microsoft experienced significant Azure and 365 outages just hours before its quarterly earnings report, marking another reliability challenge for the cloud giant. The timing couldn’t be worse for customer confidence.
Chrome’s upcoming HTTPS mandate represents the final phase in securing web browsing. Starting in 2026, the browser will automatically use secure connections for all websites, with warnings for HTTP-only sites.
The UK AI Security Institute has partnered with security firms to launch an open source framework targeting LLM vulnerabilities in AI agents. The backbone breaker benchmark uses threat snapshots to identify security weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 stable update to Galaxy M55 and M55s devices in India. The substantial update brings the latest security patches and features to these mid-range smartphones, demonstrating Samsung’s evolving update strategy.
