ADT Confirms Major Data Breach Exposing Millions of Names, Partial SSNs

ADT confirmed a data breach exposing customer names, addresses, phone numbers, and partial SSNs, with millions of records reportedly affected.
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‘Windows K2’ Could Be Microsoft’s Answer to Years of Windows 11 Frustration

Microsoft’s Windows K2 effort aims to improve Windows 11 performance, reliability, updates, taskbar flexibility, and user feedback loops.
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New Hack Lets 30-Year-Old Windows PCs Run Modern Linux

WSL9x lets Windows 9x systems run a modern Linux 6.19 kernel without virtualization, showing how vintage PCs can still stretch beyond old limits.
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Meta’s Biggest Layoff of 2026 Is Confirmed to Start Next Month

Meta will cut 10% of its workforce, impacting about 8,000 employees, as it shifts resources to AI and reduces costs amid ongoing restructuring efforts.
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Apple Fixes iPhone Bug After FBI Retrieved Signal Messages

Apple patched an iPhone notification bug that let deleted messages linger in system storage, closing a privacy gap exposed by an FBI Signal case.
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Microsoft: Most Windows 11 Users Don’t Need Third-Party Antivirus

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built-in security is strong enough for most users, though power users and enterprises may still want third-party protection.
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Hackers Impersonate IT Help Desk on Microsoft Teams to Gain Access, Steal Data

Hackers are abusing Microsoft Teams chats to impersonate IT support, gain remote access, move laterally, and steal company data, Microsoft warns.
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Galaxy S27 Could Debut Samsung’s Biggest Battery Upgrade in Years

A new leak suggests Samsung could bring silicon-carbon batteries to the Galaxy S27, potentially delivering a major battery life upgrade.
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Apple May Drop iOS 27 Support for Four iPhones, Leaving Millions Behind

A new leak suggests iOS 27 may drop support for the iPhone 11 lineup and the second-generation iPhone SE.
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Clothing Retailer Patches Website Flaw Exposing Customer Data

A clothing retailer patched a website flaw that exposed customer data via order links, highlighting risks associated with predictable URL structures.
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