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Cyber Security
The latest stories, reviews, and analysis curated by the CoreTechDaily editorial team.
Why Microsoft Is Blocking .msix and .msixbundle Files in Outlook and What It Means for Security
Microsoft will block .msix and .msixbundle attachments in Outlook to reduce malware risks. Learn why, who is affected, and what admins should do.
Oct 7, 2026
How Fake AI Ads Target Marketers to Steal Google Business Accounts
Cybercriminals impersonate AI marketing tools using advanced browser-in-browser phishing to steal credentials and payment info from advertising accounts.
Oct 7, 2026
Most UK Workers Lack Training to Identify AI-Driven Cyber Threats
A large portion of UK employees have no training on AI-powered cyberattacks, creating significant gaps in organizational defenses and employee confidence against modern cyber risks.
Oct 7, 2026
Critical Microsoft Exchange Flaw Lets Hackers Access Internal Mailboxes—Immediate Patch Needed
A high-severity Microsoft Exchange vulnerability enables attackers with basic credentials to access colleagues' mailboxes. On-prem Exchange Server users must update now to prevent privilege escalation risks.
Oct 6, 2026
ASOS App Push Alert Sparks Security Concerns: What Customers Should Know
Many ASOS customers received a threatening push notification suggesting a hack. Learn what this means, potential risks, and steps to protect your data.
Oct 6, 2026
How Microsoft’s X Account Was Used to Spread a Cryptocurrency Scam Featuring Clippy
Hackers briefly hijacked Microsoft's official X account to promote a scam cryptocurrency token called $CLIPPY, exploiting the nostalgic Clippy mascot and misleading millions of followers.
Oct 5, 2026
How Fake Social Media Deals on Big Brands Steal Your Payment Data
Fake online discounts on brands like Lego and Calvin Klein on social media hide sophisticated phishing scams using malware that captures your credentials before submission.
Oct 5, 2026
Why Google Paused Its Open Source Bug Bounty Program Due to AI Submission Surge
Google halted its OSS bug bounty program after a flood of AI-generated, mostly invalid vulnerability reports overwhelmed its system. This highlights challenges of AI in security.
Oct 5, 2026
How Police Bypassing iOS Inactivity Reboot Impacts Your Data Security
Police tools can now bypass a key iOS security feature that protects data after 72 hours of inactivity, raising new concerns over iPhone data privacy and encryption integrity.
Oct 2, 2026
How a Single Email Can Exploit AI Agents: Understanding Prompt Injection Risks
AI agents connected to email and other services risk executing hidden malicious commands via prompt injection attacks, bypassing current safeguards. Learn what this means and how to mitigate it.
Oct 2, 2026
How Autonomous AI Bots Are Challenging Government Cybersecurity Defenses
AI-driven bots have repeatedly targeted US and Canadian government websites using techniques like SQL injection, failing to breach systems but highlighting evolving cybersecurity risks.
Oct 2, 2026
What the Takedown of KillSec Ransomware Gang Means for Cybersecurity
Europol-led Operation KillSwitch disrupted the KillSec ransomware gang, seizing data, infrastructure, and making arrests, including key operators, marking a major blow against ransomware threats.
Oct 2, 2026