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🚨 ALERT – Microsoft patches 80 serious flaws, including SMB privilege escalation 👉 Why it matters – One of the flaws (CVE‑2025‑55234) lets attackers abuse Windows SMB (the file‑sharing/communication part) to gain elevated privileges if your system isn’t up‑to‑date. That can lead to attackers getting deeper access to your computer or your network. The Hacker News 📣 Call to Action – Make sure you install the latest Windows updates today . If you use a desktop PC or laptop with Windows, go to Settings → Update & Security and ensure your Patch Tuesday updates are applied. 📈 ECONOMY & SECURITY – Senator Wyden urges FTC to probe Microsoft over “cybersecurity negligence” 👉 Why it matters – The investigation is about claims Microsoft left default settings in Windows too weak, which may have helped past attacks on healthcare providers and insurers (including millions of people). Reuters Seniors could be impacted not only from device vulnerabilities, but also when healthcare data (...

  🚨ALERT - Google patches two actively exploited Android zero‑days in its September update  👉Why it matters - Hackers are already exploiting these flaws to break into phones, especially those used for banking, shopping, or health apps. Seniors relying on Android devices are at higher risk. 📣Call to Action - Go to Settings > System Update and install the latest patch (look for “2025‑09‑01” or “2025‑09‑05” level). 🧠MUST-READ - Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes 86 Windows security flaws  👉Why it matters - Several of these bugs are marked “exploitation more likely,” meaning crooks could soon use them to steal data or lock up systems. 📣Call to Action - Restart your PC and make sure Windows Update runs today. 🔥PRIVACY & BIG TECH - FTC expands investigation into voice‑cloning scams targeting seniors  👉Why it matters - Fraudsters use AI to mimic loved ones’ voices, tricking seniors into sending emergency cash. The FTC is considering new rules to crack down ...