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Google Messages adding ‘enhanced protection mode’ as Android works to combat phone scam
AppWizard
October 14, 2026

Google Messages adding ‘enhanced protection mode’ as Android works to combat phone scam

Google has introduced new features to enhance user security on its Android platform during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, focusing on combating messaging and phone scams. The key feature is an enhanced protection mode for the Google Messages app, which includes Scam Detection using Private AI Compute to analyze message context and identify scammer intent through cloud-based Gemini models. This mode complements existing on-device detection and aims to uncover sophisticated scams while ensuring user data remains encrypted and secure. Additionally, link protections have been upgraded with real-time web signals to assess unfamiliar links' trustworthiness, available on select devices such as Pixel 10+, Samsung Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and Z Fold 8. Redesigned warnings will provide clearer context before users tap links from unknown numbers, previously limited to select countries or devices with Android Advanced Protection. Google is also expanding its on-device Scam Detection to more brands beyond Pixel, including HONOR, Infinix, iQOO, itel, JOVI, Motorola, OPPO, OnePlus, realme, TECNO, vivo, and Xiaomi. For phone scams, automatic screen-share privacy will conceal sensitive information in native apps and extend to Chrome and WebView on devices running Android 15 and above. Google plans to block apps from enabling call forwarding in the background to prevent one-time passcode theft, with this feature rolling out in early December on Pixel and select other devices. Android will also proactively warn users if a scammer attempts to trick them into entering an MMI forwarding code.
Canada could save millions by developing its own operating system instead of relying on Microsoft Windows
Winsage
October 14, 2026

Canada could save millions by developing its own operating system instead of relying on Microsoft Windows

Canada is focusing on digital sovereignty in sectors like cloud computing and telecommunications, but the operating systems for government computers have received less attention. A study suggests that adopting a national, free, and open-source operating system could save Canada millions over the next decade and reduce reliance on U.S. technology providers. Currently, Microsoft Windows dominates the Canadian desktop market with a 63.75 percent share, costing the government over 0 million annually. Trust in U.S. technology has declined among Canadians, with 60 percent feeling they can never trust Americans the same way again. Open-source alternatives like Linux exist, which could be adapted into a national operating system based on Debian, allowing Canada to inspect and modify the code. Other countries, such as China and Germany, have developed their own operating systems, achieving significant savings. Transitioning to an open-source system would involve costs estimated between million and million over two years, compared to Germany's ZenDiS initiative. The projected gross savings from switching operating systems over ten years could range from 0 million to .13 billion, benefiting various sectors by reducing licensing fees and enhancing national security.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
October 14, 2026

Fortnite is coming to Linux once Epic improves Easy Anti-Cheat

Epic Games is working on expanding Fortnite to the Linux gaming ecosystem by rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) to support Linux platforms. They plan to launch Fortnite on Linux via the Epic Games Launcher once EAC Linux v2 is functional with a critical mass of distribution maintainers. This initiative aims to enhance the gaming landscape for Linux users and encourage other developers to bring their games to the platform. Despite growing interest in Linux gaming, many major multiplayer titles remain hesitant due to security concerns. Epic is collaborating with Valve to address compatibility issues with the Steam Deck and has launched a new version of the Epic Games Store client that supports Linux.
Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reached end of support
Winsage
October 14, 2026

Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reached end of support

Devices operating on the Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions have reached their end of support as of October 13, 2026, meaning they will no longer receive monthly security updates or non-security preview updates. In contrast, the Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise and Education editions will continue to receive mainstream support until October 12, 2027. Microsoft encourages users to transition to Windows 11 26H2, which will be supported until October 2029. The rollout of Windows 11 26H2 is phased and will expand over the next few months. Additionally, systems running Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions will cease to receive security updates in 30 days after the end of support for Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro editions in November 2025. Windows Server 2022 has also reached the end of its mainstream support but will remain under extended support until October 2031. Users are advised to upgrade unsupported versions of Windows to continue receiving security updates.
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