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MicrosoftEnd of an Era: Microsoft Replaces Its Iconic Blue Screen of Death
Microsoft is replacing the BSOD error with a black design in Windows 11 to speed recovery and strengthen resilience after the 2024 CrowdStrike outage.
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SecurityAI-Generated Phishing Sites Mimic Okta, Microsoft 365 in New Threat Campaign
Threat actors are exploiting Vercel's AI tool to generate convincing phishing pages. Read Vercel’s response and Okta’s tips for keeping your organization secure.
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MicrosoftMicrosoft Authenticator Users: Your Passwords Could Be Inaccessible Soon – Act By Aug. 1
If you use Microsoft Authenticator, there are important steps you might want to take this month when it comes to password management. Get the details.
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GoogleGoogle Releases Emergency Fix For Chrome Zero-Day Flaw – Users Should Update Now
A new Chrome update patches CVE-2025-6554, a serious flaw in the V8 engine. The bug is under active attack.
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Cloud SecurityTop 6 Passwordless Authentication Solutions
Discover the top passwordless authentication solutions that can enhance security and user experience. Find the best solution for your business needs.
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SecurityAttackers Use Proofpoint and Intermedia Link Wrapping to Hide Malicious URLs
Layers of link wrapping hide malicious URLs used for phishing. Learn how to protect against link wrapping attacks.
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CXOTop Tech Conferences & Events to Add to Your Calendar in 2025
A great way to stay current with the latest tech trends and innovations is by attending conferences. Read and bookmark TechRepublic's events guide.
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Cloud SecurityTop 5 Google Authenticator Alternatives
Looking for an alternative to Google Authenticator? Here's our comprehensive list covering the top competitors and alternatives to help you find your best fit.
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SecurityCloudflare Accuses AI Startup of ‘Stealth Crawling Behavior’ Across Millions of Sites
Cloudflare is accusing Perplexity of using stealth crawlers to bypass site restrictions, triggering fresh concerns over how AI firms access web content.
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Artificial IntelligenceCisco Talos Researcher Reveals Method That Causes LLMs to Expose Training Data
In this TechRepublic interview, researcher Amy Chang details the decomposition method and shares how organizations can protect themselves from LLM data extraction.
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SecurityNVIDIA Triton Vulnerabilities Could Let Attackers Hijack AI Inference Servers
Three NVIDIA vulnerabilities allow unauthorised users to obtain the IPC memory key and use it to craft malicious inference requests.
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MicrosoftMicrosoft Used China-Based Engineers to Maintain Vulnerable SharePoint
The application was exploited by at least three state-sponsored Chinese threat groups last month.
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Cloud SecurityMalwarebytes vs Norton (2025): Which Antivirus Solution Is Better?
Read this guide to find out which one is better in terms of features, performance, and protection against malware.
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SecurityChina Investigates NVIDIA’s H20 Chips for Surveillance Risks
NVIDIA has been called in by Chinese regulators over claims that its H20 AI chip poses security risks, putting billions in potential sales at stake.
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AppleApple Patches Zero-Day Exploit Targeting Google Chrome Users
A zero-day exploit targeted Google Chrome users has been patched by Apple. Their latest updates target a variety of devices and operating systems.
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GoogleGoogle Patches Vulnerability That Let Anyone Hide Search Results
Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool was exploited to de-index a press article, exposing a flaw that allowed attackers to suppress valid web content.
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SecurityIBM Report: Shadow AI and Poor Governance Linked to Costlier Breaches in 2025
Only 34% of organizations with AI governance audit for misuse, IBM’s 2025 breach report warns. Lack of oversight is raising risks and costs.
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SecurityVibe Coding Platform’s Vulnerability Could Have Affected Every App Built On It
Base44’s parent company Wix quickly patched the critical vulnerability. Researchers noted that vibe coding on a platform like Base44 can enlarge an app’s attack surface.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sent the National Guard to St. Paul after a cyberattack began on July 25. Image: Governor Tim Walz Facebook Security
SecurityEmergency Response to Cyberattack in Minnesota Now Includes National Guard
In response to a cyberattack, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an emergency executive order bringing National Guard soldiers to active duty.
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NewsThe $30M Cybersecurity AI — And Why Experts Say It Could Fail Spectacularly
Prophet Security has raised $30 million to deploy autonomous AI defenders. But experts warn that fully autonomous security operations are a dangerous myth that could leave companies more vulnerable than ever.