New ‘GhostPairing’ Technique Enables Undetected WhatsApp Access

Researchers warn of a new WhatsApp “GhostPairing” attack that silently links attacker devices to accounts, enabling message ...

Hacker arrested for KMSAuto malware campaign with 2.8 million downloads

A Lithuanian national has been arrested for his alleged involvement in infecting 2.8 million systems with clipboard-stealing ...
techtimes

Signs of Hacking: How to Know If Your Computer Is Compromised and Essential Cybersecurity Tips

Spot signs of hacking early: Detect if computer compromised with key indicators, tools, and cybersecurity tips to secure your system fast. Pixabay, pixelcreatures Rising cyber threats make early ...
PC World

Can’t enter a password on Windows 11? Here’s the culprit and a workaround

If you’re currently having trouble logging in to Windows 11 with your password, it’s not your fault. Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5064081 update from August 2025 may cause Windows 11 to hide the ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible

Microsoft warned users that Windows 11 updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options, even though the button remains functional. On ...
Kim Komando

$100 million stolen from the Louvre: The hack was Windows XP

If you think skipping a Windows update is no big deal, tell that to the Louvre. That tiny oversight helped thieves walk away with over $100 million in royal jewels. On Oct. 19, a group of burglars ...
USA Today

Is your password secure? See the most common passwords in the US

Passwords are necessary for almost everything these days – bank accounts, health portals, social media and streaming services. Keeping track of password after password can be as hard as creating new, ...
ZDNet

Windows 11 users just got a more convenient way to store passkeys - here's how it works

A new Windows API allows third-party apps to take over passkey management. 1Password is the first password manager to utilize this feature. To enable this option, you need to install the latest ...
Digital Trends

Windows 11 finally lets you use Passkeys through your own password manager

This is important because: Passkeys are part of the FIDO standard, a newer authentication method that replaces passwords with secure, device-bound cryptographic keys. Unlike passwords, passkeys can’t ...
Yahoo

The simple way to check if your password is among 183 million stolen by hackers

Logs including 183 million passwords have been leaked online. (Getty) Passwords for 183 million web accounts are believed to have been leaked online in recent months after being shared openly on ...
The Conversation

What’s the difference between passwords and passkeys? It’s not just the protection they provide

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ABC 7 Chicago

Quick Tip: How to avoid using risky passwords, which ones are most common

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick weak password tip: You may be using one that's risky. A recent study from the artificial intelligence analytics platform Peec ...