A week in security (October 5 – October 11)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 5 to October 11 of 2026
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Vizio, Samsung smart TVs seem to ignore tracking opt outs
If you thought that opting out of surveillance on your smart TV would give you your privacy back, think again.
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The fake $750 Apple Cash reward that pays out nothing
A fake $750 Apple Cash offer uses scripted checks and fake countdowns. Affiliate marketers earn a commission; you get no reward.
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mSecure tells users to change passwords but won’t say why
mSecure has urged users to protect information stored in its app, but hasn’t explained what happened or whether anyone’s data was exposed.
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Chrome 157 fixes 213 security issues, including 7 critical flaws
Your browser may not have updated itself yet. Here’s how to check your version and install the fix manually.