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Meta Drops Instagram E2E Encryption Support May 8
Meta will discontinue end-to-end encryption for Instagram chats after May 8, 2026, affecting user privacy protections.
Microsoft Investigates Classic Outlook Sync Issues
Microsoft is investigating email synchronization and connection problems affecting classic Outlook desktop users on March 13, 2026.
Windows 11 March 2026 Update Brings Native Sysmon
Microsoft's March 2026 Windows 11 update introduces native Sysmon integration, WebP wallpaper support, and Quick Machine Recovery for Pro users.
Interpol Sinks 45,000 Criminal IPs in Global Crackdown
Operation Synergia III dismantled cybercrime infrastructure across 95 countries, sinkholing 45,000 malicious IP addresses and seizing 59 servers.
Storm-2561 Distributes Fake VPN Clients to Steal Credentials
Threat group Storm-2561 uses fake Ivanti, Cisco, and Fortinet VPN installers to harvest enterprise credentials through SEO poisoning attacks.
CrackArmor Flaws Let Attackers Bypass Linux Kernel Security
Nine vulnerabilities in Linux AppArmor module allow unprivileged users to escalate privileges and break container isolation.
Starbucks Data Breach Exposes Employee Personal Info
Starbucks disclosed a data breach affecting hundreds of employees after attackers accessed Partner Central accounts containing personal information.
Google Patches Two Chrome Zero-Days Under Active Attack
Google released emergency Chrome updates on March 13, 2026, fixing two high-severity vulnerabilities actively exploited by attackers.
Microsoft Previews Copilot Health Assistant for US Users
Microsoft launches Copilot Health preview in the US, targeting adults over 18 with personalized health insights through AI assistance.
Loblaw Logs Out All Users After Security Incident
Canadian retailer Loblaw automatically logged out all digital account holders following an unspecified security incident discovered March 12.
England Hockey Probes AiLock Ransomware Attack Claims
England Hockey investigates potential data breach after AiLock ransomware group lists the sports governing body as victim on March 12, 2026.
AI-Generated Slopoly Malware Powers Interlock Ransomware
Hackers deployed AI-created Slopoly malware to maintain week-long server access during Interlock ransomware attacks targeting multiple organizations.
Apple Patches Coruna Exploit in iOS 15 and 16 Updates
Apple released security updates March 12 for iOS and iPadOS 15 and 16 to fix the Coruna exploit targeting older device versions.
Windows 11 March Optional Update Hits Release Preview
Microsoft released the March optional update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 to Release Preview Channel Insiders on March 12.
Veeam Patches Four Critical RCE Flaws in Backup Software
Veeam Software fixed four critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in its Backup & Replication solution on March 12, 2026.
US-Europe Task Force Shuts Down SocksEscort Proxy Network
International law enforcement disrupted SocksEscort proxy network exploiting Linux devices through AVRecon malware on March 12, 2026.
Google Pays $17M to Bug Hunters in 2025 VRP Program
Google distributed $17.1 million to 747 security researchers through its Vulnerability Reward Program in 2025, marking continued investment in crowdsourced security.
Telus Digital Confirms Breach After 1 Petabyte Data Theft
Canadian BPO giant Telus Digital confirmed a security breach after hackers claimed stealing nearly 1 petabyte of data over multiple months.
Apple Patches Older iPhones Against Coruna Exploits
Apple released security updates for older iOS devices to fix vulnerabilities exploited by the Coruna kit in cyberespionage attacks.
Veeam Patches 5 Security Flaws, 3 Critical RCE Bugs
Veeam released March 2026 security updates for Backup & Replication 13, fixing five vulnerabilities including three critical remote code execution flaws.
DOJ Charges Second DigitalMint Employee in BlackCat Scheme
The Department of Justice charged another former DigitalMint employee for secretly partnering with BlackCat ransomware negotiators in an insider extortion operation.