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Chrome to Warn Users Before Loading HTTP Sites Starting Next Year

Chrome to Warn Users Before Loading HTTP Sites Starting Next Year

Google Chrome will enable “Always Use Secure Connections” by default in October 2026, warning users before loading non-HTTPS sites. The update aims to close remaining web security gaps as HTTPS adoption plateaus around 95–99%.

Google Quietly Signals That NotebookLM Bypasses robots.txt

Google Quietly Signals That NotebookLM Bypasses robots.txt

Google has quietly confirmed that its AI tool, NotebookLM, ignores robots.txt rules when fetching content on behalf of users. This shift raises major questions about web privacy, content control, and how publishers can protect their data from AI-driven content extraction.

Severe WordPress Plugin Flaws Put 20,000+ Travel Websites at Risk

Severe WordPress Plugin Flaws Put 20,000+ Travel Websites at Risk

Two critical vulnerabilities in the WP Travel Engine plugin put over 20,000 WordPress travel sites at risk. Both allow unauthenticated attackers to take full control of websites. Immediate updates are strongly advised.