Top Tech Headlines for September 28, 2025
From zero-day threats to major operating system overhauls, today’s headlines bring both security awareness and innovation to the forefront of tech. Here's what's happening across cybersecurity and the digital world today — and why it matters.
Google Patches Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Google has urgently released a patch for a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-3799) in Chrome, which was actively exploited in the wild. The flaw stems from an out-of-bounds memory write issue in WebRTC, and affects Windows, macOS, and Linux users.
Chrome users are strongly encouraged to update immediately to version 117.0.5938.132. These fast-moving threats are a reminder of how important it is to secure your browsing and keep your systems updated — preferably with an easy recovery plan in place.
Ubuntu 25.10 Beta Released with New GNOME 46 Features
The Ubuntu team has pushed out the beta for Ubuntu 25.10, showcasing the sleek new GNOME 46 desktop environment and enhanced Wayland support. Performance tweaks and updated core libraries make it a smoother experience for Linux enthusiasts and developers alike.
If you like testing the latest open-source builds, this is an exciting time to spin up a USB and give Ubuntu’s next iteration a try. Just remember—beta builds can be buggy, so bootable backups are your friend.
LastPass Reveals New Details on 2022 Breach Root Cause
More than a year later, LastPass has released additional findings on the 2022 security breach, confirming that a developer’s poorly secured home network was the initial attack vector. The attacker installed keylogging malware after exploiting an outdated Plex server running on the employee's personal machine.
This incident highlights how even personal devices can compromise enterprise security. Strong isolation between work and personal systems — and secure bootable USB environments — go a long way in protecting access credentials.
Signal Tests Phone Number-Less Messaging for Better Privacy
Signal has begun testing a feature that allows users to create usernames and message others without sharing their phone numbers. While still in beta, this marks a significant step toward more anonymous and private communication.
For privacy-conscious users, tools like Signal combined with bootable OS solutions such as Tails or Linux distros on USBs offer a powerful way to keep digital footprints to a minimum.
Microsoft Confirms AI Copilot Coming to Windows 12 in March 2026
Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 12 will launch in March 2026, with its much-anticipated AI Copilot deeply integrated throughout the operating system. Designed to assist with common tasks and improve productivity, Copilot will be central to the OS experience.
As we move into an era of AI-powered systems, having a bootable version of your OS ready can be essential — especially when experimenting with new platforms or dealing with compatibility hiccups.
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