Software

Apple Will Force Dating Apps to 18+ Ratings

Apple adds dating and location age descriptors Nov 16. Dating apps and romantic AI companions need 18+ ratings by Jan 12, 2027.

Google Cloud Pays $250k for Root-in-Cloud Bugs

Google Cloud VRP adds a $250,000 Root-in-Cloud tier for full tenant takeover bugs with no prior access. Rules, proof-of-root, and what admins should do.

Android Quick Share Can Auto-Back Up to Windows

Google Play services 26.43 adds automatic photo and video backup from Android to a Windows PC over Quick Share. How to update and what to expect.

Windows 11 Cloud Rebuild: Reinstall Without USB

Cloud Rebuild reinstalls Windows 11 from Windows Update with drivers, no USB. Settings and WinRE steps, sanitize options, and when to skip it.

Siemens IoT2050 Node-RED Bug Under Active Attack

VulnCheck saw CVE-2026-58115 used to plant Linux bots on unauthenticated Siemens IoT2050 Node-RED. Patch Industrial OS V4.3.4.1 and lock the editor.

Smart App Control Grayed Out on Windows 11? Fix It

Smart App Control On is grayed out after KB5127648? Install KB5127936 on 25H2/26H2, or use Microsoft's registry workaround on 24H2.

Affinity for iPad Is Out and Free for Individuals

Canva released Affinity for iPad with vector, photo, layout and sketch tools free for individuals. What is paid, what is missing, who can run it.

Google Takes Down 1.3M-Device Android TV Box Botnet

Google says Videostrong shipped the XCPE backdoor on 1.3M Android TV boxes and sold access to criminals. Here is how to check your box.

Synology Warns of C3RB3R Ransomware: Update DSM Now

Synology says C3RB3R ransomware is hitting NAS boxes on outdated DSM. Here are the safe versions and the steps to lock your NAS down today.

Hackers Turn Off Supermarket Freezers Across Europe

A suspected cyberattack flipped freezers to defrost at Delhaize, Carrefour, ICA and Coop stores overnight. What happened and how to protect your systems.

Mac Battery Draining While Asleep on macOS 27: Fixes

MacBook losing battery overnight with the lid closed? Find out what's waking it with one Terminal command, then fix it with these settings.

BTCPay Server Hot Wallets Drained: Check and Update Now

Attackers are emptying hot wallets on old BTCPay Server installs. Here's how to check your version, update to 2.4.7 and tell whether someone got in.