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- Malicious Ad for Homebrew Leads to MacSync Stealer, (Fri, May 1st)on 1 May 2026 at 19:01
Introduction
- ISC Stormcast For Friday, May 1st, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9914, (Fri, May 1st)on 1 May 2026 at 02:00
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- ISC Stormcast For Thursday, April 30th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9912, (Thu, Apr 30th)on 30 April 2026 at 02:00
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- Danger of Libredtail [Guest Diary], (Wed, Apr 29th)on 30 April 2026 at 00:07
[This is a Guest Diary by James Roberts, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program]
- Today’s Odd Web Requests, (Wed, Apr 29th)on 29 April 2026 at 13:11
Today, two different “new” requests hit our honeypots. Both appear to be recon requests and not associated with specific vulnerabilities. But as always, please let me know if you have additional information
Artificial Intelligence Archives – TechRepublic News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals
- 5 Best AI Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Imagesby Aminu Abdullahi on 2 May 2026 at 03:26
These five AI image-editing prompts can help improve backgrounds, outfits, headshots, product photos, and image quality across today’s top tools. The post 5 Best AI Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Images appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Sales Jump as ‘Most Popular’ iPhone Fuels Growthby Aminu Abdullahi on 1 May 2026 at 17:16
Apple reported strong quarterly revenue as iPhone demand surged, but questions remain around AI strategy, rising costs, and leadership changes. The post Apple Sales Jump as ‘Most Popular’ iPhone Fuels Growth appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AI Power Plays, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define the Week in Techby TechRepublic Staff on 1 May 2026 at 14:01
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from April 27–May 1. The post AI Power Plays, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define the Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Cisco Introduces Model Provenance Kit to Strengthen AI Supply Chain Securityby Ken Underhill on 30 April 2026 at 19:57
Cisco’s open-source Model Provenance Kit helps organizations verify AI model origins, trace lineage, and reduce AI supply chain security risks. The post Cisco Introduces Model Provenance Kit to Strengthen AI Supply Chain Security appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AWS Expands Amazon Connect Into AI Tools for Hiring, Healthcare, and Supply Chainsby Joseph Ofonagoro on 30 April 2026 at 18:34
AWS expanded Amazon Connect into four agentic AI tools for supply chain, hiring, customer service, and healthcare workflows, with humans still in control. The post AWS Expands Amazon Connect Into AI Tools for Hiring, Healthcare, and Supply Chains appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cybersecurity Archives – TechRepublic News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals
- OpenAI Introduces Password-Free Login for Millions of ChatGPT Usersby Aminu Abdullahi on 1 May 2026 at 15:20
OpenAI’s Advanced Account Security lets ChatGPT and Codex users replace passwords with passkeys or security keys, but recovery is limited. The post OpenAI Introduces Password-Free Login for Millions of ChatGPT Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Flagged 8.3B Phishing Emails in Q1 as QR Codes, CAPTCHAs Riseby Joseph Ofonagoro on 1 May 2026 at 15:10
Microsoft flagged 8.3 billion phishing emails as attackers turned to QR codes, fake CAPTCHAs, PhaaS kits, and file-based payloads. The post Microsoft Flagged 8.3B Phishing Emails in Q1 as QR Codes, CAPTCHAs Rise appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AI Power Plays, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define the Week in Techby TechRepublic Staff on 1 May 2026 at 14:01
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from April 27–May 1. The post AI Power Plays, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define the Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Billions of Chrome Users Urged to Update After Google Patches 30 Security Flawsby Aminu Abdullahi on 1 May 2026 at 02:47
Google patched 30 Chrome vulnerabilities, including four Critical flaws. Here’s what users should know and how to update Chrome and Firefox. The post Billions of Chrome Users Urged to Update After Google Patches 30 Security Flaws appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Samsung’s Free Android Upgrade Brings Better Security to Galaxy Phonesby Esther Shein on 30 April 2026 at 20:48
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update may bring stronger Galaxy security controls as users report battery drain and overheating after recent patches. The post Samsung’s Free Android Upgrade Brings Better Security to Galaxy Phones appeared first on TechRepublic.
Quantum Computing Archives – TechRepublic News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals
- Fujitsu, SC Ventures Unveil Roadmap for Quantum Joint Ventureby TechRepublic Staff on 16 January 2026 at 12:13
With Qubitra, they intend to drive practical value by applying quantum approaches to some of the finance sector’s most complex problems. The post Fujitsu, SC Ventures Unveil Roadmap for Quantum Joint Venture appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Unpacking Australia’s $1 Billion Bet On a Future World-Class Quantum Computerby Ben Abbott on 30 August 2024 at 18:57
Australia could become the world’s first quantum computing nation — but it won’t come without controversy. The post Unpacking Australia’s $1 Billion Bet On a Future World-Class Quantum Computer appeared first on TechRepublic.
United Kingdom Archives – TechRepublic News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals
- Health Records of 500,000 UK Biobank Volunteers Listed Online in Chinaby Aminu Abdullahi on 24 April 2026 at 17:29
Health data from 500,000 UK Biobank participants was found listed for sale online in China, raising concerns over research access misuse and data security. The post Health Records of 500,000 UK Biobank Volunteers Listed Online in China appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Revolut Reportedly Targets $200B IPO Valuation in Huge Fintech Betby David Curry on 22 April 2026 at 15:21
Revolut is reportedly targeting a $200 billion IPO valuation by 2028, a goal that would put the fintech above BlackRock, UBS, and Charles Schwab. The post Revolut Reportedly Targets $200B IPO Valuation in Huge Fintech Bet appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Techby TechRepublic Staff on 3 April 2026 at 14:00
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from March 30–April 3. The post AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Millions of UK iPhone Users Will Need to Verify Their Age — Here’s Whyby J.R. Johnivan on 26 March 2026 at 18:29
Apple’s latest iOS update adds some new features and fixes several bugs — but it also introduces mandatory age verification for users in the United Kingdom. The post Millions of UK iPhone Users Will Need to Verify Their Age — Here’s Why appeared first on TechRepublic.
- US Bans New Foreign-Made Routers, Citing ‘Unacceptable’ Security Risksby Aminu Abdullahi on 24 March 2026 at 19:09
The FCC bans new foreign-made routers over national security risks, a move that could reshape the US tech supply chain and impact pricing and availability. The post US Bans New Foreign-Made Routers, Citing ‘Unacceptable’ Security Risks appeared first on TechRepublic.

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