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Microsoft Excel iOS App Plunged Into Chaos Following Problematic Update

Microsoft Excel has become virtually unusable for many iOS and iPadOS users following a problematic update released in October 2025. The app reportedly freezes, crashes, and fails to respond to basic commands, preventing users from accessing their spreadsheets and creating new documents.

Widespread Excel iOS Malfunctions

Microsoft Excel for iOS and iPadOS has been experiencing severe stability issues for the past week, with numerous users reporting the application hanging or crashing repeatedly, according to multiple customer reports. The problems appear to have originated following the release of Excel version 2.102.1 for iOS and iPadOS on October 13, 2025, which introduced support for Apple’s Liquid Glass design framework.

by Darren Holt
AICybersecuritySoftware

OpenAI’s Atlas Browser Faces Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities as Security Concerns Mount

OpenAI’s newly launched Atlas browser is reportedly susceptible to prompt injection attacks that could compromise user security. Security researchers have demonstrated multiple successful exploits despite OpenAI’s safety measures, highlighting what analysts suggest is a systemic challenge for AI-powered browsers.

Atlas Browser Vulnerability Exposed

OpenAI’s recently introduced Atlas browser is reportedly vulnerable to malicious commands embedded within web pages, according to security researchers who have demonstrated successful prompt injection attacks. The browser, which integrates ChatGPT as an AI agent capable of processing web content, follows what sources indicate is a concerning pattern among AI-enhanced browsing tools.

by Carter Wells
GovernmentTechnology

UK Government Considers Reversing Offshore Ban on £8 Million Digital Procurement Contract

The UK government is reportedly reconsidering its ban on offshoring work for an £8 million procurement system contract. According to official notices, the Cabinet Office may permit supplier Goaco Group Ltd to subcontract advisory support abroad despite previous security restrictions requiring all work remain within the UK.

Potential Policy Reversal on Offshore Restrictions

The UK Cabinet Office has signaled it might allow a supplier to subcontract work offshore for an £8 million digital procurement platform contract, according to reports, despite previously prohibiting such arrangements due to security concerns. The potential policy shift involves maintenance of the Central Digital Platform (CDP), an online system where all UK contracting authorities publish procurement information.

by Carter Wells