RedHook Android malware now uses Wireless ADB for shell access

A new version of the RedHook Android malware abuses the Android Wireless Debugging (Wireless ADB) mechanism in a novel way to ...

How to Use AI Browsers Without Getting Hacked

AI-native web browsers make it easier to get information and perform tasks online, but they also come with more security ...

How I run Linux GUI apps on my Android phone - and what to consider before you do it, too

How I run Linux GUI apps on my Android phone - and what to consider before you do it, too ...
The New York Times

How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)

If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more ...
Android

Paris Hilton Builds Her Own Android App Using Google AI: No Code, Just Vibes

Google’s partnership with Paris Hilton highlights the rise of “vibe coding,” a conversational approach to software development that allows users to build mobile applications without writing code.
The New York Times

In A.I. Blunder, More Than 34,000 Instagram Accounts Were Attacked

The flaw, which Meta said it had fixed, allowed anyone to take over accounts using a bug in the company’s new artificial intelligence software. By Mike Isaac and Eli Tan Mike Isaac covers Silicon ...
Sports Illustrated

Spurs Use Hack-a-Mitch Strategy in NBA Finals to Limit Knicks Offense

The Spurs opted to send Knicks center Mitchell Robinson to the free throw line repeatedly during Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Friday night. In the opening quarter of the game, San Antonio fouled ...
Android

Billions of Microsoft Apps Users Were Left Vulnerable to Account Hack: Here's How

Security researchers at Enclave have detailed “FlagLeft,” a critical vulnerability affecting six Microsoft 365 apps on Android, including Word, Excel, and Copilot. The issue stemmed from a single ...
AOL

Scammers are using a fake captcha hack to steal your personal information: ‘Verify you’re human.’ Here’s the big red flag to watch for

Clicking a captcha "I am not a robot" box and identifying images to prove it is second nature for many internet users. Now, cybercriminals are exploiting people's comfort with the routine to scam them ...
ZDNet

My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free

Most of the Windows apps you use are in the Store or the WinGet repository. UniGetUI is a free, open-source app that's easy to use. It's also a great way to back up and transfer a collection of apps.