Tag: google
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Chrome and Edge Extensions Strip CSP and Inject JavaScript to Drain EVM, Solana and Tron Wallets
Research identified 19 malicious browser extensions 18 for Google Chrome and 1 for Microsoft Edge that use a modular malware framework to strip website Content Security Policy protections, inject attacker-controlled JavaScript. Socket determined that 14 extensions were created by the threat actor, while five were acquired from legitimate developers and subsequently weaponized. The most consequential…
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Android 17 Adds New Network Security Features to Block 2G SMS Blaster Attacks
Android 17 introduces a new set of network security controls to reduce cellular downgrade attacks, protect local networks, and limit metadata exposure during encrypted web sessions. This update includes carrier-managed 2G shutdown capabilities designed to combat SMS blaster campaigns that increasingly target users in public spaces. Google states the Android 17 changes focus on four…
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Android 17 Adds OS-Wide ECH to Hide Website Visits From Network Providers
Google on Thursday announced new network security protections in Android 17 to bolster connection privacy, address cellular vulnerabilities, and safeguard the privacy of users’ home networks.Topping the list is support for Encrypted Client Hello (ECH), a privacy standard that prevents networks from eavesdropping on which websites a user is visiting.”This new privacy standard works in…
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19 Chrome and Edge Extensions Found With Wallet-Stealing and Crypto-Draining Code
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a cluster of 18 Google Chrome and one Microsoft Edge extensions that were published over the last six months and harbored wallet secret stealing and cryptocurrency draining capabilities.The extensions, per Socket security researcher Karlo Zanki, share similarities in code and tradecraft, with evidence indicating that the campaign may have been active…
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Android 17 adds new protections against sneaky Wi-Fi tracking and web snooping
Google introduced a batch of network security changes coming in Android 17, aimed at making it harder for network operators, snoops, and scammers to track what you do on your … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/28/android-17-network-security-features/
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Google Tracks Russian Cyber Espionage Clusters
Google tracks suspected Russian cyber espionage clusters abusing logins. Learn how these Russian cyber espionage clusters target global officials. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/russian-cyber-espionage-clusters/
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OpenAI Warns AI-Enabled Cyberattacks Will Surge, Calls for Global Cyber Defense
Tags: ai, cisco, crowdstrike, cyber, cyberattack, defense, google, government, infrastructure, microsoft, openai, technologyOpenAI has issued a warning that AI-enabled cyberattacks could become significantly more widespread and sophisticated within months. The organization urges industries, governments, technology providers, and critical infrastructure operators to work together in a coordinated global response to cyber defense. In an open letter signed by over 100 organizations, including Microsoft, Google, AWS, Cisco, Cloudflare, CrowdStrike,…
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100-plus companies call for ‘global surge’ in AI-powered cyber defense
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and others say there’s a narrow “defenders’ window” to strengthen security before AI-powered attacks become more sophisticated. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ai-cyber-defense-global-surge/
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Android 17 adds ECH support to make web browsing harder to track
Google is introducing new network security protections in Android 17 to strengthen connection privacy, address cellular vulnerabilities, and protect the privacy of users’ home networks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-17-adds-ech-support-to-make-web-browsing-harder-to-track/
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SQL Injection – Google patcht unberechtigte Datenbankabfrage in SecOps
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/google-secops-sql-injection-widget-api-patch-6-3-85-a-ff2d16a93654268ef29c026ddcea576f/
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Google Chrome 152 Patches 327 Security Flaws, Including 10 Critical Vulnerabilities
Google has released Chrome version 152 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, addressing 327 security vulnerabilities, including 10 rated as Critical. This stable-channel update is being rolled out as version 152.0.7977.64 for Linux and 152.0.7977.64/.65 for Windows and macOS. This update is significant due to the sheer number and severity of memory-safety issues fixed across Chrome’s…
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Jetzt updaten: Hunderte Sicherheitslücken in Google Chrome gepatcht
Unzählige Chrome-Nutzer sind über mehr als 300 Sicherheitslücken Angreifbar. Das jüngste Update schützt davor und sollte zügig installiert werden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/jetzt-updaten-327-sicherheitsluecken-in-google-chrome-gepatcht-2608-212303.html
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Jetzt updaten: 327 Sicherheitslücken in Google Chrome gepatcht
Unzählige Chrome-Nutzer sind über mehr als 300 Sicherheitslücken Angreifbar. Das jüngste Update schützt davor und sollte zügig installiert werden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/jetzt-updaten-327-sicherheitsluecken-in-google-chrome-gepatcht-2608-212303.html
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ToxicPanda 2.0 Blocks Google Play as Android Malware Targets 349 Financial Apps
ToxicPanda 2.0 now targets 349 financial apps across 16 countries while abusing VPN, Accessibility and Android debugging features for deeper control. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/news-toxicpanda-2-android-malware-349-financial-apps/
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PavinLoader Uses ClickFix and Fake Downloads to Deploy Amatera Stealer via Blockchain C2
PavinLoader, a multi-stage .NET malware loader, operating across ClickFix, fake software-download, and malicious game campaigns. The activity shows how attackers are moving beyond a single delivery vector. A victim may be lured to a fake Cloudflare or Google verification page and instructed to paste a command, persuaded to install apparently legitimate software, or tricked into…
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Fake Minecraft Sites Are Still Spreading WeedHack After C2 Takedown
WeedHack Minecraft Malware Survives C2 Takedown: Fake Client Sites Still Active, SEO Poisoning Puts Malicious Downloads at the Top of Google McAfee Labs published a follow-up report on the WeedHack Malware-as-a-Service campaign this week, documenting ten active malicious sites and multiple file-hosting accounts that are still spreading the infostealer despite a disruption to its command-and-control…
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Hackers Place Fake Codex Download Above Legitimate OpenAI Result to Infect Mac Users
Threat actors are using sponsored Google Search ads to place a fake OpenAI Codex download page above the legitimate result, steering macOS users into manually executing malware through Terminal. The operation begins when users search for Codex-related terms, including “codex macos download.” Instead of selecting OpenAI’s legitimate listing, victims may encounter a sponsored result that…
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Google Pixel August Update Fixes High-Severity Security Flaw
Google’s August 2026 Pixel security update fixes a high-severity privilege escalation flaw. Here’s what Pixel owners need to know. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity-threats/news-google-pixel-august-2026-security-update-flaw/
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ToxicPanda 2.0 can take over your Android phone and banking apps
A new version of the Android banking Trojan can seize control of infected phones and block access to Google Play and Google Play Services. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/08/toxicpanda-2-0-can-take-over-your-android-phone-and-banking-apps/
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Google Tests Built-In Opt-Out in Chrome for Data Sharing and Sales
Google is testing Global Privacy Control in Chrome Canary, letting users ask websites not to sell or share their data or use it for targeted advertising online. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/google-tests-opt-out-chrome-data-sharing-sales/
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Fake Codex Download Uses Google Sites to Deliver macOS Malware
Fake Codex pages used Google Sites, sponsored search and ClickFix to target Mac users First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fake-codex-download-google-sites/
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Google and Bing Search Results Used to Deliver Hidden Banking Phishing Pages
Threat actors are increasingly using Google and Bing as phishing delivery channels, employing a cloaking technique that presents harmless pages to security scanners while serving credential-harvesting banking portals to genuine search users. The campaigns target users of major financial institutions and combine search-engine optimization abuse, recently registered lookalike domains, and referral-aware payload delivery to extend…
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Missbrauch von Passkeys: Phishing-Toolkit soll Passwort-Reset umgehen können
Ein ab 10.000 US-Dollar gehandeltes Phishing-Toolkit soll Angreifern über Passkeys einen dauerhaften Zugriff etwa auf gekaperte Google-Konten verleihen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/missbrauch-von-passkeys-phishing-toolkit-soll-passwort-reset-umgehen-koennen-2608-212226.html
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iAuthFlow v2: The $10,000 Phishing Toolkit That Survives Your Password Reset
iAuthFlow v2 phishing toolkit uses a phished Google session to enroll an attacker-controlled passkey that survives password resets. Abnormal Security researchers have published an analysis of iAuthFlow v2, a phishing toolkit sold on a Russian-language cybercrime forum for $10,000 base price. The author also offers for sale additional capability modules separately. The headline feature is…
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ToxicPanda Android malware uses VPN permissions to block Google Play
The ToxicPanda Android malware has evolved with new malicious functionality, expanding its targeting to 349 applications and adding support for 167 remote commands. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/toxicpanda-android-malware-uses-vpn-permissions-to-block-google-play/
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Google Tightens Android Sideloading: Unverified Apps Now Face a 24-Hour Wait
Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach. The post Google Tightens Android Sideloading: Unverified Apps Now Face a 24-Hour Wait appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-android-sideloading-24-hour-wait/
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Falsche Konferenz: Wie Hacker Sicherheitsforscher mit einem Google Doc in die Falle lockten
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/falsche-konferenz-hacker-sicherheitsforscher-google-doc-1759103/
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Wissenschaft am Ende? ExChef Eric Schmidt erklärt, wie Forscher mit KI wirklich weiterkommen
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/wissenschaft-ex-google-eric-schmidt-ki-1757410/