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technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Microsoft's October Windows Updates Cause BitLocker Recovery Issues

Microsoft warned that the October 2025 Windows security updates may cause some systems, especially Intel devices with Modern Standby support, to boot into BitLocker recovery mode, requiring users to enter their recovery key. The issue affects Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, and Windows 10 22H2, but can be mitigated with a group policy or by contacting Microsoft Support. This bug is similar to previous issues caused by earlier updates.

via BleepingComputer|

#bitlocker-recovery #microsoft #october-2025-updates

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

WhatsApp and Apple fix critical vulnerabilities exploited in spyware attacks

WhatsApp fixed a zero-click security vulnerability in its iOS and Mac apps that was exploited in targeted spyware attacks to stealthily hack into Apple devices and steal data, affecting fewer than 200 users, with the attack linked to sophisticated spyware campaigns and vulnerabilities also patched by Apple.

via TechCrunch|

#ios #mac #security-bug

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Meta Resolves Bug Risking User AI Content Privacy

Meta fixed a security vulnerability that could have allowed users to access others' AI prompts and responses, with the bug being privately disclosed by security researcher Sandeep Hodkasia who received a $10,000 bounty. The flaw involved predictable prompt identifiers that could be manipulated to view private data, but Meta confirmed it was fixed in January with no evidence of exploitation.

via TechCrunch|

#ai-prompts #bug-bounty #meta

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Google Resolves Privacy Bug Exposing Users' Phone Numbers

A security researcher discovered and reported a bug in Google's account recovery process that could be exploited to reveal users' private recovery phone numbers, potentially risking privacy and security. Google fixed the issue after being alerted in April, and the researcher received a $5,000 bug bounty. The vulnerability could allow attackers to perform targeted attacks like SIM swaps, but no confirmed exploits have been linked to the bug.

via TechCrunch|

#google #phone-number #privacy

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Apple to Fix Years-Old Parental Control Bug Allowing Kids to Bypass Filters

Apple has committed to fixing a long-standing bug in its Safari browser that allows children to bypass parental controls by pasting a string of characters in the address bar. The issue, which affects devices running iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, was highlighted by The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern. Despite being reported to Apple in 2021, the company only promised a fix after the media spotlight. Apple also plans to improve its bug reporting and escalation process.

via MacRumors|

#apple #parental-controls #safari