Weekly Roundup - Security Nightmares That'll Make Your Phone Cry

31/08/2025 17 min
Weekly Roundup - Security Nightmares That'll Make Your Phone Cry

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Send us a textDigital security has reached a critical point with multiple major breaches threatening user data worldwide. We break down the most pressing threats and provide practical steps to protect yourself without needing technical expertise.• Google Salesforce breach exposing customer data, leading to sophisticated phishing attempts• Apple and WhatsApp pushing critical updates to patch vulnerabilities where even photos can hack your phone• 77 Android apps caught stealing banking details from nearly 20 million installations• TransUnion credit bureau breach exposing 4.4 million identities and complete credit reports• AT&T settlement offering up to $7,500 for eligible customers with November 18 deadline• The rise of "vibe coding" with AI assistance creating apps with serious security vulnerabilities• Simple solutions like enabling passkeys, freezing credit, and regular app auditingKeep your devices updated, remove unnecessary apps, freeze your credit, and check if you qualify for the AT&T settlement before the deadline.Support the show