Tag: google
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Google disrupts IPIDEA residential proxy networks fueled by malware
IPIDEA, one of the largest residential proxy networks used by threat actors, was disrupted earlier this week by Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) in collaboration with industry partners. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-disrupts-ipidea-residential-proxy-networks-fueled-by-malware/
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Google Disrupts Major Residential Proxy Network IPIDEA
Google disrupted the IPIDEA network, a major residential proxy service used to hide cybercriminal activity. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/google-disrupts-major-residential-proxy-network-ipidea/
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Google Disrupts Extensive Residential Proxy Networks
Google has taken coordinated action against the massive IPIDEA residential proxy network, enhancing customer protections and disrupting cybercrime operations First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-disrupts-proxy-networks/
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To stop crims, Google starts dismantling residential proxy network they use to hide
The Chocolate Factory strikes again, targeting the infrastructure attackers use to stay anonymous First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/29/google_ipidea_crime_network/
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Google targets IPIDEA in crackdown on global residential proxy networks
Google disrupted IPIDEA, a major residential proxy network that enrolled users’ devices via SDKs embedded in mobile and desktop apps. Google and partners disrupted the IPIDEA residential proxy network, used by many threat actors, via legal domain takedowns, intelligence sharing on malicious SDKs, and ecosystem-wide enforcement. Google Play Protect now removes and blocks apps with…
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Google disrupts proxy network used by 550+ threat groups
Google has disrupted Ipidea, a massive residential proxy network consisting of user devices that are being used as the last-mile link in cyberattack chains. >>In a single … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/29/ipidea-proxy-network-disrupted/
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Fake “Mac Cleaner” Campaign Uses Google Ads to Redirect Users to Malware
Cybercriminals are exploiting Google Search Ads to distribute malware through deceptive landing pages that impersonate Apple’s official website design. The malicious ads appear prominently in Google Search results when users search for >>mac cleaner,<< displaying trusted domains such as docs.google.com and business.google.com as landing pages. However, clicking these ads redirects users to Google Apps Script…
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Weaponized VS Code Extension “ClawdBot Agent” Spreads ScreenConnect RAT
A malicious Visual Studio Code extension posing as an AI coding assistant has been caught secretly installing a fully functional remote access tool (RAT) on developer machines. The extension looks convincing at first glance: polished branding, a professional icon, and integration with several AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Ollama, Groq, Mistral, and OpenRouter. In…
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Nudify app proliferation shows naked ambition of Apple and Google
Researchers with the Tech Transparency Project found all sorts of apps that let users create fake non-consensual nudes of real people First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/27/nudify_app_proliferation_shows_naked/
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Malicious Google Ads Target Mac Users with Fake Mac Cleaner Pages
Mac users searching for software on Google or other search engines should be extra careful. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/malicious-google-ads-mac-fake-mac-cleaner/
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Nation-state and criminal actors leverage WinRAR flaw in attacks
Multiple threat actors exploited a now-patched critical WinRAR flaw to gain initial access and deliver various malicious payloads. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) revealed that multiple threat actors, including APTs and financially motivated groups, are exploiting the CVE-2025-8088 flaw in RARLAB WinRAR to establish initial access and deploy a diverse array of payloads. The WinRAR…
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Google rolls out Android theft protection feature updates
Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-rolls-out-android-theft-protection-feature-updates/
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Google Disrupts IPIDEA, One of the World’s Largest Residential Proxy Networks
Google on Wednesday announced that it worked together with other partners to disrupt IPIDEA, which it described as one of the largest residential proxy networks in the world.To that end, the company said it took legal action to take down dozens of domains used to control devices and proxy traffic through them. As of writing,…
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Spies in the Spreadsheet: >>Sheet Attack<< Uses Google Sheets AI to Target India
The post Spies in the Spreadsheet: >>Sheet Attack<< Uses Google Sheets AI to Target India appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/spies-in-the-spreadsheet-sheet-attack-uses-google-sheets-ai-to-target-india/
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Hackers Still Using Patched WinRAR Flaw for Malware Drops, Warns Google
The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) warns that nation-state actors and financially motivated threat actors are exploiting a… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-patch-winrar-flaw-malware-google/
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Pixel-Nutzer berichten nach Update über Probleme
Das Januar-Update macht bei manchen Nutzern Schwierigkeiten: Pixel-Besitzer berichten von WLAN- und Bluetooth-Problemen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/google-pixel-nutzer-berichten-nach-update-von-problemen-2601-204710.html
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Old Windows quirks help punch through new admin defenses
Google researcher sits on UAC bypass for ages, only for it to become valid with new security feature First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/28/google_windows_admin_exploit/
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Verbesserter Diebstahlschutz für Android-Smartphones: Welche Änderungen Google jetzt vornimmt
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/verbesserter-diebstahlschutz-android-smartphones-1727222/
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Google Warns of Active Exploitation of WinRAR Vulnerability CVE-2025-8088
Google on Tuesday revealed that multiple threat actors, including nation-state adversaries and financially motivated groups, are exploiting a now-patched critical security flaw in RARLAB WinRAR to establish initial access and deploy a diverse array of payloads.”Discovered and patched in July 2025, government-backed threat actors linked to Russia and China as well as financially motivated First…
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Pixel-Nutzer berichten nach Update von Problemen
Das Januar-Update macht bei manchen Nutzern Schwierigkeiten: Pixel-Besitzer berichten von WLAN- und Bluetooth-Problemen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/google-pixel-nutzer-berichten-nach-update-von-problemen-2601-204710.html
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Pixel-Nutzer berichten nach Update von Problemen
Das Januar-Update macht bei manchen Nutzern Schwierigkeiten: Pixel-Besitzer berichten von WLAN- und Bluetooth-Problemen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/google-pixel-nutzer-berichten-nach-update-von-problemen-2601-204710.html
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Android bekommt neue Sicherheitsfunktionen gegen Diebstahl
Android hat bereits einige Funktionen, die unberechtigte Zugriffe verhindern sollen – etwa bei Diebstahl. Google hat jetzt nachgelegt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/google-android-bekommt-neue-sicherheitsfunktionen-gegen-diebstahl-2601-204705.html
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Android just got smarter at stopping snatchrun phone thefts
Google announced updates to the Android theft protection features that expand existing safeguards and make stolen devices harder to use. These updates are available on Android … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/28/google-android-theft-protection-features/
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16 Fake ChatGPT Extensions Caught Hijacking User Accounts
A coordinated campaign of 16 malicious GPT optimisers has been caught hijacking ChatGPT accounts. These tools steal session tokens to access private chats, Slack, and Google Drive files. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-chatgpt-extensions-hijack-user-accounts/
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APT Attacks Target Indian Government Using SHEETCREEP, FIREPOWER, and MAILCREEP – Part 2
Tags: access, ai, api, apt, attack, backdoor, backup, cloud, control, credentials, data, dns, email, exploit, github, google, government, group, india, infection, infrastructure, Internet, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, phishing, powershell, programming, service, tactics, threat, tool, update, windowsThis is Part 2 of our two-part technical analysis on the Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack campaigns. For details on the Gopher Strike campaign, go to Part 1.IntroductionIn September 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz uncovered three additional backdoors, SHEETCREEP, FIREPOWER, and MAILCREEP, used to power the Sheet Attack campaign. In Part 2 of this series, ThreatLabz will…
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STRATEGIC REEL: Certificate expiration is speeding up, outpacing legacy management
The clock on digital trust is about to speed up, and many organizations are not prepared for what comes next. Related: The Google Bazel tool outage TLS certificates, the quiet backbone of secure online communication, are headed… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/strategic-reel-certificate-expiration-is-speeding-up-outpacing-legacy-management/