Security

It didn’t take a hacker long to overcome Denuvo protection in Resident Evil Requiem. While the DRM thwarted pirates in the past, more games are being pirated closer to release dates. Resident Evil Requiem performance also improved compared to the hypervisor bypass alternative.

Threat group ShinyHunters has listed Rockstar Games on its leak site, alleging a data breach through an Anodot-Snowflake integration. The group has set an April 14 deadline for the studio to respond to these claims.

More and more users are reporting that their Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been rendered unusable by an attack via Samsung Knox, and Samsung's support is apparently unable to restore the flagships to working order in many cases.

Although the recently discovered vulnerabilities in Firefox 140.9.1 have apparently not been exploited yet, Tails 7.6.1 comes to ensure that won't happen in the future either. This emergency release includes Tor Browser 15.0.9 and Tor client 0.4.9.6, as well as some refreshed firmware packages for improved hardware support.

Anthropic is keeping its new cyber AI, Claude Mythos, under wraps, even though the company says the model has found security vulnerabilities in major operating systems and browsers. The reason: Mythos may not only be able to detect vulnerabilities, but also help create dangerous exploits.

Anthropic just announced Project Glasswing - the company's newest initiative to secure critical software using the unreleased Claude Mythos Preview model. The project includes $100 million in usage credits and $4 million in donations.

Pebblebee has announced a new device that is the first of a new product category. Called the Halo, it is described as a safety device with a siren, strobe light, and live notification alert. It also doubles as an item finder.

Shortly after an accidental source code leak, a critical vulnerability was discovered in the AI coding agent called Claude Code. It potentially allows attackers to bypass security safeguards and steal sensitive data from developers.

For about four hours, Nicholas Carlini worked on FreeBSD supported by Anthropic’s Claude. Carlini states that Claude performed a large part of the work autonomously, from identifying the vulnerability to the finished exploit.

WhatsApp has reportedly warned around 200 users, mainly in Italy, after a fake version of the app was used in a spyware campaign linked to Italian vendor SIO.

Microsoft’s March 31 out-of-band release for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 folds the pulled KB5079391 preview back into a new cumulative update that fixes error 0x80073712.

Nomad has launched a version of its Tracking Card Air Bluetooth tracker that is compatible with Android devices. While it costs the same as the version for Apple devices, the Android version has a slightly longer battery life.

Cloudflare’s new closed beta lets Magic Transit customers upload custom eBPF-based logic to detect and filter DDoS traffic aimed at specialized UDP protocols such as gaming, VoIP, telecom, and streaming.

A new IC3 public service announcement says some foreign-developed apps, especially those tied to Chinese firms, may collect extensive personal data, store it on servers in China, or introduce malware risks.

Microsoft has temporarily limited availability of the optional Windows 11 KB5079391 preview update for 24H2 and 25H2 after some systems began failing with error 0x80073712.

GitHub’s latest roadmap post signals a broader security push for Actions, centered on secure-by-default behavior, stronger policy enforcement, and better CI/CD observability.

Ride-hailing company Uber, together with Verne and Pony.ai, is bringing autonomous taxis to European roads. The first commercial robotaxi network is launching in Croatia.

Google has begun an early stable rollout of Chrome 147.0.7727.24/.25 for Windows and Mac, but the company has not yet published a detailed desktop feature or security breakdown in the release notes.

Looking back at the first BackTrack Linux release, which arrived two decades ago as Kali's ancestor, the update 2026.1 features a classic theme directly inspired by its looks. Additionally, there are several new tools included, such as WPProbe, Fluxion, and GEF, while the Discord community can still enjoy the Kali 13th Birthday Event.

Krafton says PUBG: Battlegrounds permanently banned about 260,000 DMA cheaters in 2025 as its 2026 anti-cheat roadmap adds AI video analysis, stronger re-entry blocks, and false-ban review improvements.

While the state sector has long restricted the use of foreign networking equipment, the Federal Communications Commission’s recent actions mark a significant escalation. Now, "all consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries" are banned from being imported to the US.

Apple says malicious web content has been used against out-of-date iPhones, and users on older iOS versions should install recent updates to stay protected.

Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue in Windows 11 update KB5079473 that can block Microsoft account sign-ins in apps, including Teams Free, OneDrive, Edge, Word, and Excel.

Apple has detailed Background Security Improvements, a new system for delivering smaller security fixes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users between full OS updates.

SecurityWeek and Hudson Rock point to infostealer-exposed credentials as a possible entry point, but Stryker’s investigation is still ongoing and the company has not confirmed the intrusion path.

Sony has introduced the IMX908, a new 4K security camera sensor with 1.45 µm LOFIC pixels, 96 dB dynamic range, and single-exposure HDR.

Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 known issue that can make the C: drive inaccessible on some Samsung PCs, although it says the root cause is the Galaxy Connect app.

Meta says a global anti-scam crackdown disabled more than 150,000 accounts linked to Southeast Asian scam-center networks, with 21 arrests reported in Thailand.

Microsoft has released out-of-band Windows 11 hotpatch KB5084597 for an RRAS security issue, with no restart required on eligible hotpatch-enabled devices.

Windows 11 users are reporting crashes, freezes, BSODs, and failed installs after KB5079473, but Microsoft still lists no known issues for the March 2026 update.

The FBI is seeking the public’s help to limit the number of Steam games with hidden malware. Infected titles downloaded from the marketplace stole money and confidential information. Valve is assisting the FBI with the investigation, but some gamers blame the company for lax moderation.

Meta has launched new AI-powered anti-scam tools for WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger, including device-linking warnings and suspicious friend request alerts.

Some gamers are refunding their Crimson Desert pre-orders. Pearl Abyss has added Denuvo DRM to its latest title, raising concerns about reduced performance and stuttering. Many buyers object to the anti-piracy protection appearing so close to the Crimson Desert release date.

Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 79 flaws, including two publicly disclosed zero-days. Windows 11 gets KB5079473 and KB5078883, while Windows 10 receives KB5078885.

A recent security study reveals the severe risks of autonomous artificial intelligence, highlighting how easily these models can be manipulated into executing destructive actions like wiping entire email servers.

The Baseus X1 Pro security camera is majorly discounted on Amazon. It comes with dual 3K cameras and AI tracking, with no subscription required.

A computer engineer, Timothy D. Meadows, discovered that ARC Raiders was logging private Discord conversations, after which Embark Studios released a hotfix to address the issue.

Cisco has released a March 2026 bundled security update for Secure Firewall ASA, Secure FTD, and Secure FMC, addressing 48 vulnerabilities across 25 advisories, including two CVSS 10.0 flaws in Secure FMC.

Google says Chrome will move to a two-week major release cycle starting in September 2026, beginning with Chrome 153 on September 8, with Extended Stable remaining on an eight-week cadence for enterprise.

If you want to replace your Vodafone router with your own OpenWRT or x86-based router, the first step is enabling bridge mode. Only then does the Vodafone Station act as a pure modem, passing the internet connection directly to your new router without interference. In part 4 of my “Unbloated Network” series, I walk through how to enable bridge mode in the Vodafone account portal—and why the Homespot feature often prevents it.

Security Onion 2.4.210 is back with major improvements for the Onion AI Assistant, as well as local model support for Onion AI. Several system components of this platform that performs threat hunting and enterprise security monitoring were updated. This new version also comes with the usual set of minor tweaks and fixes.

One of the more recent Arch-based distros is Berserk Arch, which targets power users and "is not designed to be easy" but allows Linux connoisseurs to have a base to use for building their edge. Using Openbox as the default desktop environment, Berserk Arch 2026.03.01 updates several packages, including Firefox, Mesa, Vim, and more.

OpenAI says it amended its Pentagon contract to explicitly prohibit domestic surveillance of U.S. persons, including through commercially acquired personal data, and to confirm that any NSA use would require a separate agreement.

NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, has authorized Apple mobile devices for use with classified information within the organization, according to Apple. This makes the iPhone and the iPad the first (and currently only) consumer devices to meet NATO's software security standards.

Many ISP-provided routers are closed black boxes with limited functionality. In part 3 of my “Unbloated Network” project, I show how to install OpenWRT on an x86 PC to replace the Vodafone router with your own hardware. Step by step, we’ll set up the latest stable release, including image selection, Linux-based installation, and partition expansion.

Version 7.5 of the Debian-based Irish-flavored Linux distro with a strong focus on online anonymity and security, namely Tails, is now available with several updated apps and the usual set of bugs and fixes. It is also the first version that installs Thunderbird as additional software on each start.

A widespread safety mandate has inadvertently created a massive privacy vulnerability, allowing anyone with inexpensive radio equipment to track the movement patterns of vehicles.

Discord says its UK Persona age-verification test has ended, and its support docs explain how “age assurance” will work as teen-by-default settings roll out.