Tag: google
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Fünf Chrome-Erweiterungen, die Unternehmenssitzungen kapern
Forscher haben fünf bösartige Chrome-Erweiterungen entdeckt.Forscher des Security-Anbieters Socket haben eine koordinierte Kampagne entdeckt, die auf bösartigen Chrome-Add-ons basiert. Die Angreifer haben die Abwehrmechanismen des Chrome Web Stores umgangen und Erweiterungen als Produktivitätswerkzeuge beworben.’Die Erweiterungen arbeiten zusammen, um Authentifizierungs-Token zu stehlen, Incident-Response-Funktionen zu blockieren und durch Session-Hijacking die vollständige Übernahme von Konten zu ermöglichen”, erklären…
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When Language Becomes the Attack Surface: Inside the Google Gemini Calendar Exploit
Tags: ai, attack, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, flaw, google, LLM, malicious, software, vulnerabilitySecurity teams have spent decades hardening software against malicious input, yet a recent vulnerability involving Google Gemini demonstrates how those assumptions begin to fracture when language itself becomes executable. The issue, disclosed by cybersecurity researchers at Miggo Security, exposed a subtle but powerful flaw in how natural language interfaces like AI LLMs interact with privileged…
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WPair Scanner Released to Detect WhisperPair Flaw in Google’s Fast Pair Protocol
An open-source Android application designed to identify and test devices vulnerable to CVE-2025-36911, a critical authentication bypass flaw in Google’s Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol. The vulnerability, commonly referred to as WhisperPair, affects millions of Bluetooth audio devices worldwide, enabling unauthorised pairing and potentially granting access to microphoneswithout user consent. CVE-2025-36911 represents a significant cryptographic weakness…
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Google Gemini flaw exposes new AI prompt injection risks for enterprises
Real enterprise exposure: Analysts point out that the risk is significant in enterprise environments as organizations rapidly deploy AI copilots connected to sensitive systems.”As internal copilots ingest data from emails, calendars, documents, and collaboration tools, a single compromised account or phishing email can quietly embed malicious instructions,” said Chandrasekhar Bilugu, CTO of SureShield. “When employees…
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Why the future of security starts with who, not where
Tags: access, attack, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, framework, google, identity, mfa, monitoring, network, nist, passkey, password, resilience, risk, saas, wifi, zero-trustCloud + remote work = No perimeter: Now, with remote work and the cloud, there’s no real perimeter left. People connect from home Wi-Fi, personal laptops, airports, coffee shops, you name it. At the same time, company data and workloads are scattered across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and various SaaS platforms. The old rules just…
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Secure web browsers for the enterprise compared: How to pick the right one
Tags: access, ai, android, api, attack, browser, business, chrome, cloud, computer, control, corporate, data, encryption, endpoint, fortinet, gartner, google, guide, identity, linux, login, malicious, malware, mfa, mobile, monitoring, network, okta, phishing, saas, service, siem, software, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, windows, zero-trustEnable MFA at the beginning of any browser session by default.Handle isolation controls both with respect to the user’s session and to isolate any application from cross-infection. This means controlling the movement of data between the browser, your particular endpoint and the web application or applications involved.Control access to web destinations, either to allow or…
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Google Gemini Flaw Allows Access to Private Meeting Details Through Calendar Events
A harmless-looking Google Calendar invite has revealed a new frontier in the exploitation ofartificial intelligence (AI). Security researchers at Miggo discovered a vulnerability in Google Gemini’s integration with Google Calendar that allowed attackers to bypass privacy controls and exfiltrate sensitive meeting datawithout any user interaction. Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, interacts with Calendar to help users…
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Google Ads Exploited to Deliver TamperedChef Through Malicious PDF Editor
A sophisticated malvertising campaign tracked as TamperedChef has compromised over 100 organizations across 19 countries by distributing weaponized PDF editing software through Google Ads. Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams discovered the operation in September 2025, revealing a multi-layered attack infrastructure designed to steal browser credentials and establish persistent backdoor access on Windows systems.…
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Operation Poseidon: Konni APT Hijacks Google Naver Ads for Malware
The post Operation Poseidon: Konni APT Hijacks Google Naver Ads for Malware appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/operation-poseidon-konni-apt-hijacks-google-naver-ads-for-malware/
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Google Gemini Prompt Injection Flaw Exposed Private Calendar Data via Malicious Invites
Tags: control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, flaw, google, injection, malicious, privacy, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a security flaw that leverages indirect prompt injection targeting Google Gemini as a way to bypass authorization guardrails and use Google Calendar as a data extraction mechanism.The vulnerability, Miggo Security’s Head of Research, Liad Eliyahu, said, made it possible to circumvent Google Calendar’s privacy controls by hiding a dormant…
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Cybersecurity Forecast 2026 von Google – Europa wird stärker in den Fokus staatlicher Cyberangriffe rücken
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ki-getriebene-cyberbedrohungen-warnung-von-google-a-33a7896df5cef3fd96b19e7c43363477/
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Spear-Phishing Campaign Leverages Google Ads to Distribute EndRAT Malware
Genians Security Center has published an in-depth analysis of Operation Poseidon, a sophisticated APT campaign attributed to the Konni threat group that exploits legitimate advertising infrastructure to distribute EndRAT malware. This advanced spear-phishing operation demonstrates how threat actors leverage trusted platforms to circumvent traditional security defenses while targeting South Korean financial institutions and human rights…
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Google”¯Gemini”¯AI Tricked Into Leaking Calendar Data via Meeting Invites
Cybersecurity researchers at Miggo Security found a flaw in Google Gemini that uses calendar invites to steal private data. Learn how this silent attack bypasses security. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/google-gemini-ai-calendar-data-leak-meeting-invite/
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How to Remove Saved Passwords From Google Chrome (And Why You Should)
It usually starts with a small convenience. You log into a site once, Chrome offers to remember the password, and you click “Save” without thinking twice. Weeks turn into months, devices multiply, and before you know it, your browser knows more about your digital life than you do. This is exactly how many users end up relying on…
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Malicious Google Chrome Extensions Hijack Workday and Netsuite
Users of widely used HR and ERP platforms targeted with malicious extensions which were available in the Chrome Web Store First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/malicious-google-chrome-extension/
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CrashFix Chrome Extension Delivers ModeloRAT Using ClickFix-Style Browser Crash Lures
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an ongoing campaign dubbed KongTuke that used a malicious Google Chrome extension masquerading as an ad blocker to deliberately crash the web browser and trick victims into running arbitrary commands using ClickFix-like lures to deliver a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed ModeloRAT.This new escalation of ClickFix has…
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CrashFix Chrome Extension Delivers ModeloRAT Using ClickFix-Style Browser Crash Lures
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an ongoing campaign dubbed KongTuke that used a malicious Google Chrome extension masquerading as an ad blocker to deliberately crash the web browser and trick victims into running arbitrary commands using ClickFix-like lures to deliver a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed ModeloRAT.This new escalation of ClickFix has…
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Google Chrome tests Gemini-powered AI “Skills”
Google is testing “Skills” for Gemini in Chrome, which will allow AI in Chrome to perform tasks automatically, and it could challenge Perplexity Comet or Edge’s Copilot mode. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/google-chrome-tests-gemini-powered-ai-skills/
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Google Chrome now lets you turn off on-device AI model powering scam detection
Google Chrome now lets you delete the local AI models that power the “Enhanced Protection” feature, which was upgraded with AI capabilities last year. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/google-chrome-now-lets-you-turn-off-on-device-ai-model-powering-scam-detection/
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NDSS 2025 ScopeVerif: Analyzing The Security Of Android’s Scoped Storage Via Differential Analysis
Session 9A: Android Security 2 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Zeyu Lei (Purdue University), Güliz Seray Tuncay (Google), Beatrice Carissa Williem (Purdue University), Z. Berkay Celik (Purdue University), Antonio Bianchi (Purdue University) PAPER ScopeVerif: Analyzing the Security of Android’s Scoped Storage via Differential Analysi Storage on Android has evolved significantly over the years, with each new…
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Google Vertex AI Flaw Lets Low-Privilege Users Escalate to Service Agent Roles
Security researchers have discovered critical privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Google’s Vertex AI platform that allow attackers with minimal permissions to hijack high-privileged Service Agent accounts. The flaws affect the Vertex AI Agent Engine and Ray on Vertex AI, where default configurations enable low-privileged users to access powerful managed identities with project-wide permissions. As enterprises rapidly…
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Fast Pair, loose security: Bluetooth accessories open to silent hijack
Sloppy implementation of Google spec leaves ‘hundreds of millions’ of devices vulnerable First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/17/fast_pair_flaw/
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Zero-Click Exploit Chain Discovered Targeting Google Pixel 9 Devices
Security researchers at Google Project Zero have disclosed a complete zero-click exploit chain affecting Google Pixel 9 smartphones, chaining vulnerabilities in the Dolby audio decoder and kernel driver to achieve code execution and privilege escalation without any user interaction. The exploit leverages three distinct vulnerabilities: CVE-2025-54957 in the Dolby Unified Decoder, CVE-2025-36934 in a kernel…
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Critical WhisperPair flaw lets hackers track, eavesdrop via Bluetooth audio devices
A critical vulnerability in Google’s Fast Pair protocol can allow attackers to hijack Bluetooth audio accessories like wireless headphones and earbuds, track users, and eavesdrop on their conversations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-whisperpair-flaw-lets-hackers-track-eavesdrop-via-bluetooth-audio-devices/
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Google Fast Pair: Sicherheitslücke macht Hörstöpsel zur Wanze
Sicherheitsforscher haben eine gravierende Schwachstelle in Googles Fast-Pair-Technologie für Bluetooth-Hörstöpsel entdeckt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/google-fast-pair-sicherheitsluecke-macht-hoerstoepsel-zur-wanze-2601-204253.html
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Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out
Google has confirmed that it’s now possible to change your @gmail.com address. This means that if your current email is xyz@gmail.com, you can now change it to abc@gmail.com. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-now-lets-you-change-your-gmailcom-address-rolling-out/
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New PayPal Scam Sends Verified Invoices With Fake Support Numbers
Hackread.com exclusive: Scammers are using verified PayPal invoices to launch callback phishing attacks. Learn how the “Alexzander” invoice bypasses Google filters. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/paypal-scam-verified-invoices-fake-support-numbers/
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Many Bluetooth devices with Google Fast Pair vulnerable to “WhisperPair” hack
Even Google’s own earbuds are vulnerable to the Fast Pair hack. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/researchers-reveal-whisperpair-attack-to-eavesdrop-on-google-fast-pair-headphones/
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2025 Threat Landscape in Review: Lessons for Businesses Moving Into 2026
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, authentication, awareness, backdoor, breach, business, captcha, cloud, compliance, container, control, credentials, credit-card, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, defense, encryption, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, google, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, leak, malicious, mitigation, monitoring, network, pypi, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerability, windows2025 Threat Landscape in Review: Lessons for Businesses Moving Into 2026 andrew.gertz@t“¦ Thu, 01/15/2026 – 16:48 Nadav Avital – Senior Director of Threat Research at Thales More About This Author > 2025 was a year that tested how businesses think about security. Some attacks happened in new, unexpected ways, while others employed old tricks, taken…