This weird Pixel feature is one of my favorite tools - too bad Google may remove it soon
2026-05-05T20:52:16Z•452f5bcf925b1a7fa91e845791621e6d18a0f7f51f7f0e83e55ec82bc492cf59
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What happened
ZDNet feed (May 5, 2026) with multiple consumer tech and security stories. Notable security items: a widely‑impacting Linux 'Copy Fail' vulnerability described as critical that requires prompt patching/mitigation; a trojan abusing Microsoft Phone Link to steal passwords (credential‑theft via cross‑device syncing); advice that several important Windows Defender protections are off by default and should be enabled; guidance on backing up Samsung Messages ahead of app shutdown; and a roundup of mobile antivirus options. Actionable takeaways: prioritize Linux patching/mitigation for the Copy Fail,
Why it matters
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- zdnet_security
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- 452f5bcf925b1a7fa91e845791621e6d18a0f7f51f7f0e83e55ec82bc492cf59
- Enrichment time
- 2026-05-05T20:52:16Z
- AI-assisted enrichment
- Yes
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