What's happening in security.
The latest breaches, malware, and privacy stories from BleepingComputer, The Hacker News, Krebs on Security, and Malwarebytes Labs — short excerpts, always linking back to the original source. Last refreshed 20 Oct 2026 · 14:29.
Google may add your number to all your accounts: How to stop it
Android users report that Google automatically added their phone number to accounts they wanted to keep separate. Here’s how to check yours.
Meta glasses caught recording conversations without wake phrase
Owners reported unexpected recordings of private conversations, but Meta hasn’t explained what went wrong or what happened to the audio.
Man seeking love travels 2,000 km to meet an AI-generated woman
An influencer’s invitation to join her on a farm shows how public videos can feel dangerously personal.
AOMEI Backupper update servers hijacked to push malware: Check your PC
Attackers tampered with AOMEI Backupper’s update system to deliver malware that could give them remote access to users’ PCs.
A sextortion conspiracy killed his son (Lock and Code S07E21)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with John DeMay about a sextortion plot that targeted his son on the night of his suicide.
Millions of California students’ sensitive data stolen in breach
The California Department of Education notified students about a data breach at contractor Educational Testing Service.
A week in security (October 12 – October 18)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 12 to October 18 of 2026
Eiliko robot companion exposes private chats and can be hijacked
A researcher found serious flaws in Eiliko’s security, exposing private conversations and allowing remote changes to what the robot says.
“Spray and pray” job applications could make it harder for you to spot a scam
Sending out lots of job applications without keeping track could make a scammer’s message look like a reply you’ve been waiting for.
OpenAI sued over children safety and data use
Eight US states and a mother of two accuse the ChatGPT maker of putting children’s safety and privacy at risk.
Update Chrome: Google fixes 37 security flaws, including seven critical bugs
Some flaws could let attackers run malicious code on your device through a crafted webpage.
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Sextortion “help” firm took $60 million from victims, FTC alleges
The FTC accuses Digital Forensics Corporation and affiliated companies of exploiting people seeking help with intimate-image blackmail.
Raven AI lets cops find your home from a photo taken inside
Removing location data may not keep your home private. An AI tool used by law enforcement can match indoor photos to property listings.
AI worms could spread across your smart devices, Anthropic warns
Researchers say small AI models could be capable of spreading across vulnerable smart devices within months.
Update Windows: Record Patch Tuesday fixes flaw already under attack
Microsoft’s October updates address a record 1,413 vulnerabilities, including a Windows flaw attackers are already exploiting and two other zero-days.
Fake Calendly “Meta Careers” pages steal Facebook and Google logins
An interview invitation becomes a trap for your Facebook and Google passwords, even with two-factor authentication turned on.
Police receive fake murder tip from Anthropic’s Claude AI
Anthropic’s Claude submitted a made-up tip about an unsolved murder during testing.
Grindr users’ sensitive data shared through ad auctions without valid consent
Advertising company Xandr has been fined $9.6 million over data sharing that could reveal Grindr users’ sexual orientation.
Hackers heat up supermarket fridges, spoiling food across France
A cyberattack on supermarket temperature-control systems in France left spoiled food, empty shelves, and reports of fires.