Author: The Tech Guy
Google on Monday announced its latest Android update, which includes patches for 124 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day that has been exploited in targeted attacks. The exploited vulnerability is CVE-2025-48595, which Google describes as a high-severity privilege escalation issue affecting Android’s Framework component. “There are indications that CVE-2025-48595 may be under limited, targeted exploitation,” Google said in its advisory. There does not appear to be any information on the attacks exploiting CVE-2025-48595. However, commercial spyware vendors have become the dominant force behind most zero-day exploits targeting Android devices, developing and selling sophisticated attack chains primarily to government clients. Google’s own researchers…
Miami Beach, FL, USA, June 2nd, 2026, CyberNewswire Attack Surface Management Platform Recognized for Exceptional Innovation and Successful Deployment Through The Channel Halo Security today announced that its attack surface management solution has been named a 2026 MSP Today Product of the Year Award winner by TMC, a leading global media company recognized for building communities in technology and business through live events and digital marketing platforms. This marks the second consecutive year Halo Security has earned the award. The MSP Today Product of the Year Award honors standout products and services that are reshaping the managed services landscape, delivered…
Gigabyte has announced a new AORUS ELITE gaming monitor lineup at Computex 2026, targeting different kinds of gamers with displays that can switch between sharper visuals and faster refresh rates. The new series includes multiple OLED models, but the AORUS ELITE FM275K16P is the star of the show. This 27-inch monitor features a 5K Mini LED panel with a glossy finish and 218 PPI pixel density, which is unusually sharp for a gaming-focused display. Gigabyte also says the monitor uses 2,304-zone local dimming, which should help with contrast and HDR control. Gigabyte wants one monitor to do multiple jobs The…
The Xiaomi 17T series is here, eight months after the 15T release and we are here to answer the same question users had before – if the Xiaomi 17T is good enough or whether the Xiaomi 17T Pro is the better choice despite its considerably higher price tag. As of now, the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro price gap is about €150, so it’s important to consider all aspects and nuances before digging deeper into your pocket for the Pro model. You might actually be perfectly okay with the lower-end Xiaomi 17T and save a few bucks, too. On the…
Password management and credential security solutions provider Dashlane revealed on Monday that it has been targeted in a brute-force attack campaign that resulted in a limited number of encrypted vaults being downloaded by the attackers. According to Dashlane, the attack began on May 31, with attackers attempting to brute-force 2FA to register their own devices on targeted accounts. The hackers, the company said, used automated software to “rapidly submit every possible numeric combination to the system, hoping to guess the exact sequence before the short-lived security code expires”. Registering a device gives the attacker the access required to download the…
On May 15, 2026, a fire was spotted from aircraft on the southeastern side of Santa Rosa Island, part of California’s Channel Islands National Park. The blaze spread over the next several days, ultimately burning 18,379 acres (7,438 hectares)—about one-third of the island. These images show the expansion of the fire’s burned area between May 16 (left), the day after it was discovered, and May 24 (right), after the fire’s growth had stabilized. The Landsat satellite images are false-color to help distinguish burned areas (brown) from healthy vegetation (green). Officials reported the fire was 97 percent contained by the evening…
The latest Android device maker to announce it’s bringing support for Apple’s AirDrop to Quick Share is Xiaomi. The brand has unveiled the news on X using the account for HyperOS, its Android skin. AirDrop is now available on Quick Share.Fast, seamless sharing of photos and files to Apple devices.#AirDropSupport #XiaomiHyperOS3 #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/vqJ0w0QUbp— Xiaomi HyperOS (@XiaomiHyperOS_) June 1, 2026 As you can see, Xiaomi says AirDrop support is now available in Quick Share on its devices, but it’s unclear if it’s all devices or just specific ones. Of course, if you have a Xiaomi phone and an Apple device of…
Summary ASUS makes aluminum, premium builds standard across Vivobook, Zenbook, ExpertBook. New agentic AI unifies workflows (work, life, travel) and lets you balance cloud versus local token processing. The business-focused ExpertBook gains all-aluminum chassis, garaged stylus, 50% longer battery and post-quantum security. The tech giant ASUS has just announced a sweeping refresh of its laptop lineup, with high-end features—like all-aluminum chassis and next-gen AI processors—standard across its entire range, not just the flagship models. Here’s everything you need to know. Related MakeUseOf’s Best Laptops of CES 2025 Awards CES 2025 didn’t disappoint when it comes to new laptops. ASUS at…
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google is now rolling out wallpaper-based Material You theming for Gemini in the Google app after previously testing the feature internally. The redesign currently appears in Gemini’s floating overlay UI, where colors dynamically adapt to the user’s wallpaper theme. Google appears to be rolling out wallpaper-based theming for Gemini after previously testing the feature internally.Earlier this year, Android Authority reported that Google was experimenting with Material You color theming for Gemini inside the Google app. At the time, the feature was hidden and had to be manually enabled. Now, users are beginning to spot the…
Dutch police say they have disrupted a massive botnet consisting of 17 million infected computers, smartphones, and tablets. According to the authorities, the botnet was discovered after a security researcher reported it to the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL). During their investigation into the botnet, the authorities identified 200 servers used to control infected devices and launch cyberattacks. As part of the takedown efforts, several servers associated with the botnet were seized from a hosting provider in the Netherlands, and the provider took down the entire network for being used for illicit activities, the police say. “Criminals can remotely…