New threat of malware

New Brokewell malware takes over Android devices, steals data Has anyone heard of this before?

if you have a firestick and think about it what can they get from it if you dont subscribe to anyone

It’s delivered via a fake Google Chrome update. Don’t update Chrome. I don’t use Chrome anyway, but it comes pre-installed on most Android phones

We have installed Bitdefender Mobile Security. Another good one is Lookout Mobile Security and by all means as you said don’t update Chrome!

Breaking news

As of 10/21/2026

Critical PHP flaws: What to watch for and what to update
Hello
Emergency security updates are now available for two critical vulnerabilities in PHP,
the programming language that powers many websites and web applications.
Known as PHP2Shell, these flaws could let attackers run malicious code on an affected
server without logging in. They could steal business data, change website content, or use a
trusted website to target visitors with phishing pages and malicious downloads.
If you’re a website visitor:
  • Some websites may temporarily go offline while they are patched.
  • Watch for unexpected content, downloads, or redirects, and repeated login
    requests, even on familiar sites.
  • If something looks wrong, leave the page.
  • You don’t need to install PHP updates on your own device.
If you’re a website owner:
  • Ask your hosting or IT provider to confirm PHP fixes are installed, not just
    scheduled, across all your websites and applications.
  • If they can’t patch immediately, ask whether affected services
    should temporarily be taken offline.
  • If you manage your own servers, follow PHP’s update instructions.
  • Using unsupported PHP? Check for a vendor fix or upgrade
    to a supported version.