Google dismantles XCPE botnet hidden in 1.3 million Android TV boxes
Google says Chinese device maker Videostrong built a backdoor into the firmware of more than 1.3 million TV boxes. What happened and how to protect yourself.
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Fake nuclear alerts hit phones in Ukraine and Russia after emergency apps were hacked
Hackers pushed false nuclear warnings through Ukraine's Air Alert app and a Russian ministry app on November 1-2, 2026. What they said and who is blamed.
Linux kernel flaw CVE-2026-98432: what it is, who is exposed and what to do
A critical use-after-free in the Linux kernel's TCP code is rated 9.8 out of 10. Which systems are exposed, where patches stand and what administrators can do.
China's secret Shenlong spaceplane seen in clearest image yet, released by US intelligence
A US Defense Intelligence Agency report includes a satellite photo of China's reusable spaceplane in orbit. What it shows and what is known about the craft.
When is GTA 6 coming out? Release date, preload, price and download size
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. When preloading starts, what it costs and how big the download may be.