Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing newly introduced Windows security warnings to display incorrectly when opening Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. […]
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This month in security with Tony Anscombe – April 2026 edition
Warnings about helpdesk impersonation scams and Iran-linked hackers targeting critical sectors in the US, plus the most damaging scams of 2025 – here’s some of what made the headlines this month
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Microsoft: New Remote Desktop warnings may display incorrectly
Microsoft has confirmed a new issue causing newly introduced Windows security warnings to display incorrectly when opening Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. […]
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Atomic Stealer MacOS ClickFix Attack Bypasses Apple Security Warnings
macOS 26.4 update introduced security warnings into Terminal to prevent ClickFix attacks, so attackers have shifted to Script Editor instead
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As Iran war drags on, IDC sees worsening tech environment
IDC has reiterated its warnings that a long-drawn war in the Middle East is likely to drastically reduce global IT spending for 2026. The research firm had already cut its 2026 IT spending growth forecast to 9% because of the conflict, a reduction from the 10% growth rate projected before the US and Israel attacked Iran…
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Apple issues urgent lock screen warnings for unpatched iPhones and iPads
Apple is alerting users of outdated iPhones and iPads via lock screen warnings about active web-based exploits, urging immediate software updates. Apple is sending lock screen alerts to users running outdated iOS and iPadOS versions, warning of active web-based attacks targeting their devices. The notifications urge users to install critical updates to stay protected, highlighting…
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AI threatens jobs that can be ‘unbundled’
There have been plenty of warnings about job losses due to AI, particularly in the world of IT and in the reduction of entry-level positions. Doom mongers’ claims that AI is going to eradicate all our jobs look to be exaggerated but there is little room for complacency as there are some roles most definitely…
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OpenAI’s Bid to Allow X-rated Talk Is Freaking Out Its Own Advisers
Warnings surface that the company risks creating a ‘sexy suicide coach’ if it begins allowing sexually explicit chats
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Meta adds new WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger anti-scam tools
Meta is introducing new anti-scam protections across its platforms, deploying systems and user-facing warnings to protect users against scammers. […]
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Government Agencies Raise Alarms About Use of Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot
Warnings about xAI’s safety and reliability preceded the Pentagon’s decision to approve Grok for use in classified settings.