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It’s been quite the week for iPhone users…

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2026/03/19/new-ios-26-security-update-warning-make-sure-this-setting-is-enabled/

iOS 26 Security Update Warning—iOS 18 Silent Compromise Exploit Alert

Apple confirms hidden iOS 26 security update, and Google confirms silent iOS 18 spyware compromise. What you need to know and do.

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= $0 Mar 4

By me @Forbes: A LastPass spokesperson told me: “There has been no evidence of a breach at this time.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2026/03/04/lastpass-issues-new-account-password-warning-attacks-are-underway/

LastPass Issues New Account Password Warning—Attacks Are Underway

LastPass has confirmed a new and ongoing attack that began on March 1 and targets user account credentials. Here’s what you need to know and do.

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= $0 Mar 3

The Microslop chat ban is not what you think, Microsoft says.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2026/03/03/copilot-ai-microslop-chat-ban-is-not-censorship-says-microsoft/

Copilot AI ‘Microslop’ Chat Ban Is Not Censorship—Says Microsoft

After social media users complained that Microsoft has banned the use of ‘Microslop’ on its Copilot AI Discord chat servers. Microsoft says this is not censorship.

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= $0 Mar 1

Beware this fake Google Account security checkup tool. @malwarebytes called it “one of the most fully featured browser-based surveillance toolkits."

#infosec

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2026/03/01/check-your-gmail-account-security-now-ongoing-attacks-reported/

New Gmail Account Attack Warning—Hackers Abuse Critical Security Check

As Gmail support forums continue to fill with pleas for help amid hacker attacks, a new report reveals that a critical Google security check is being abused.

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happygeek

= $0 Feb 20

Nothing to see here, just a PayPal data breach.

#PayPal #DataBreach #cybersecurity #news #money

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2026/02/20/paypal-confirms-data-breach---money-stolen-passwords-reset/

PayPal Confirms Data Breach — Money Stolen, Passwords Reset

PayPal has confirmed a breach that exposed personal information to a hacker. Are you affected? What data was exposed?

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= $0 Jan 10

By me @Forbes: Don't panic, your Instagram is most likely safe even if, like me, you are getting inundated with password reset notifications after the alleged data breach impacting 17.5 million accounts.

#infosec #instagram

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2026/01/10/instagram-password-reset-attacks---users-must-check-1-thing-now/

Instagram Password Reset Attacks — Users Must Check 1 Thing Now

Do not lose your Instagram account to hackers as data on 17.5 million users is published online — here’s what you need to know and do.

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= $0 Jan 4

By me @Forbes: European Space Agency confirms that some 'science servers' have been compromised.

Attackers claim 200 GB of data was stolen.

#infosec #Space #Science

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2026/01/04/space-agency-confirms-breach---hackers-claim-200-gb-of-data-stolen/

Space Agency Confirms Breach — Hackers Claim 200 GB Of Data Stolen

The European Space Agency has confirmed that science servers have been hacked. Attackers claim that 200 GB of data has been compromised.

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happygeek

= $0 Dec 18

By me @tfinitive: Use Cisco, Asus or SonicWall kit? You’ll possibly want to read this…

#infosec

https://www.techfinitive.com/cisa-issues-actively-exploited-asus-cisco-and-sonicwall-vulnerabilities-warning/

happygeek

= $0 Dec 13

By me @Forbes: 630 million stolen passwords, found on devices from one cyber criminal, confirmed.

Check for yours now.

#infosec

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2025/12/13/fbi-confirms-630-million-stolen-passwords---how-to-check-yours-now/

FBI Confirms 630 Million Stolen Passwords — How To Check Yours Now

The FBI has confirmed that 630 million stolen passwords were found on devices belonging to a single hacker. Here's how to check if yours is one of them.

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= $0 Dec 4

When the long game pays off. The seven year threat itch…

#technology #news #cyberattack #cybersecurity

https://www.techfinitive.com/shadypanda-played-the-long-game-waiting-years-to-infect-4-million-browsers-with-spyware/

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