Fake Arch Linux AUR packages exploit typos to run malware with root privileges

Arch Linux users who mistyped yay or paru while installing the package helpers from the Arch User Repository (AUR) may have given a stranger root access to their machine. AUR is a popular community package source for Arch Linux and related distribution… Continue reading Fake Arch Linux AUR packages exploit typos to run malware with root privileges→

iPhone Duo’s $999 Screen Repair Could Make You Think Twice — Here’s How Samsung Compares

A broken iPhone Duo inner screen could cost $999 to repair without coverage. See how Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 repair prices compare.
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Google Launches Universal Shopping Cart in the US

Google’s new Universal Cart allows Google Search and Gemini users in the US to save products from multiple retailers, keep track of discounts, and more when they’re shopping online using Google services.
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Android adds AI-powered scam alerts, hangs up on bank impostors

Google’s new scam protections cover Google Messages and third-party messaging apps, with an enhanced protection mode, expanded scam alerts and safeguards against call-forwarding and screen-sharing scams. “With scams growing harder to spot, it’s nearly … Continue reading Android adds AI-powered scam alerts, hangs up on bank impostors→