Google reveals exactly how many bad apps (and developers) it blocked last year

Huge amount of Meta ads are scam, and first-known Android malware to utilize Gemini Created for znamenski.techradar@blogger.com | Web Version   February 25, 2026 CONNECT WITH TECHRADAR PRO  CONNECT WITH TECHRADAR PRO    Your round-up of the top security news of the week SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top stories Google rejected nearly two million Android apps and blocked more than 80,000 developer accounts from Google Play in 2025 The numbers of removed apps and accounts are less than previous years, but still worryingly high. Read more 'Social advertising is being used to defraud at scale across some of the largest platforms.': Nearly one in three Meta ads reportedly point to a scam, phishing or malware Scam ads create millions of impressions every month, tricking users into downloading malware, and more. Read more 'The AI model and prompt are predefined in the code and cannot be changed': Experts say PromptSpy is the first known Android malware to use Gemini to ensure infection PromptSpy Android malware uses Gemini AI and Accessibility Services to maintain persistence, record activity, and evade normal malware removal. Read more Who's watching who? Experts reveal criminals using fake enterprise software to gain access to company systems Someone put in a lot of effort to hide a RAT in plain sight, and even make money along the way. Read more A dangerous new Android backdoor has been found - Keenadu lurks in firmware, here's what we know Kaspersky found a new backdoor being distributed in brand new Android devices, used for ad fraud. Read more Top Las Vegas hotel is the latest ShinyHunters ransomware victim - hackers demand $1.5 million to not leak data ShinyHunters claim to have hit Wynn Resorts, stealing 800,000 recors. Read more Follow TechRadar Pro Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.

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Your password manager might not be as secure as you'd hope

Pentagon considers Anthropic partnership, as OpenAI gives US military access to ChatGPT Created for znamenski.techradar@blogger.com | Web Version   20 February 2026 CONNECT WITH TECHRADAR PRO  CONNECT WITH TECHRADAR PRO    Your round up of the biggest B2B tech news of the week SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Security Some top password managers can be hacked and hijacked to change your passwords - here's what we know Researchers uncovered vulnerabilities in cloud-based password managers spanning recovery, encryption, sharing, and backwards compatibility. Read More A worrying Dell zero-day flaw has reportedly gone unpatched for nearly two years - and Chinese hackers are taking advantage Login credentials were left hardcoded in a tool, which went undetected for more than a year. Read More Business IBM says it will actually start hiring entry-level human workers, rather than relying entirely on AI IBM still uses AI like every other company, but it's planning to hire more junior workers to plug the gaps that AI leaves open. Read More AI Pentagon may sever Anthropic relationship over AI safeguards - Claude maker expresses concerns over 'hard limits around fully autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance' The Pentagon is threating to cut a $200 million contract with Anthropic over a rift in how the Claude AI model should be used. Read More 'We believe the people responsible for defending the country should have access to the best tools available': OpenAI is giving the US military access to ChatGPT OpenAI has agreed to let the US military use ChatGPT for "all lawful uses" without imposing technical restrictions. Read More Software Farewell Apple iWork? Iconic brand appears to be disappearing in favor of Creator Studio Apple's iWork brand looks to have been retired after two decades, with the launch of new Creator Studio, which includes paid subscriptions. Read More Follow TechRadar Pro Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.

Hackers are turning to IRC in retro-flavored cyberattack

Google fixes Chrome zero-day, and Canada Goose data breach affects 600,000 customers Created for znamenski.techradar@blogger.com | Web Version   February 18, 2026 CONNECT WITH TECHRADAR PRO  CONNECT WITH TECHRADAR PRO    Your round-up of the top security news of the week SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top stories Who remembers IRC? Clearly some hackers, as a new Linux botnet uses some incredibly old-school methods to cut costs SSHStalker botnet uses old IRC communication, automated SSH brute-forcing, cron persistence, and cryptomining to efficiently exploit Linux servers. Read more Canada Goose confirms data leak - around 600,000 customers thought to be affected Luxury retailer Canada Goose confirms data was leaked, but argues it wasn't breached, as hackers claim a third-party was hit instead. Read more Google patches first Chrome zero-day of the year - so update now or face attack An 8.3/10 use after free in CSS Google Chrome bug was patched after being abused by unnamed threat actors. Read more Nearly a million WordPress websites could be at risk from this serious plugin security flaw WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin allows for arbitrary file upload which can lead to remote code execution. Read more Fake Chrome AI extensions targeted over 300,000 users to steal emails, personal data and more - here's what we know Criminals are pushing surveillance tools into the Google Chrome Web Store - so be on your guard. Read more Microsoft patches concerning Windows 11 Notepad security flaw - Markdown issues could have let hackers slip in malware without warning Microsoft Patch Tuesday addresses high-severity flaw in Windows 11 Notepad that enabled remote code execution attacks. Read more Follow TechRadar Pro Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.