Tag: google
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Arsink RAT Targets Android Devices to Steal Sensitive Data and Enable Remote Access
Arsink is a cloud-native Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that steals sensitive data and grants attackers deep control over infected devices. In several builds, larger media is pushed through Google Apps Script into Google Drive, while other versions rely on Firebase Realtime Database (RTDB) and Firebase Storage, sometimes paired with Telegram for fast exfiltration. The…
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Google Uncovers Major Expansion in ShinyHunters Threat Activity Using New Tactics
Tags: authentication, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, extortion, google, identity, mfa, phishing, service, software, tactics, threatA substantial expansion in cybercrime operations using tactics consistent with ShinyHunters-branded extortion campaigns. These sophisticated operations employ advanced voice phishing (vishing) and victim-branded credential harvesting websites to compromise corporate environments by stealing single sign-on (SSO) credentials and multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes. While the methodology of targeting identity providers and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms remains consistent with…
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Former Google Engineer Found Guilty of Stealing AI Secrets
Linwei Ding, a former Google engineer, has been found guilty of stealing trade secrets for China First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/former-google-engineer-guilty/
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StrongestLayer: Top ‘Trusted’ Platforms are Key Attack Surfaces
Explore StrongestLayer’s threat intelligence report highlighting the rise of email security threats exploiting trusted platforms like DocuSign and Google Calendar. Learn how organizations can adapt to defend against these evolving cyber risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/strongestlayer-top-trusted-platforms-are-key-attack-surfaces/
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Keine Malware nötig: So leicht lässt sich Googles Gemini über den Kalender hacken
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/keine-malware-noetig-so-leicht-laesst-sich-googles-gemini-ueber-den-kalender-hacken-1726136/
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9 Millionen Android-Geräte betroffen: Google macht gigantisches Proxy-Netzwerk dicht
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/neun-millionen-android-geraete-betroffen-google-macht-gigantisches-proxy-netzwerk-dicht-1727553/
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U.S. convicts ex-Google engineer for sending AI tech data to China
A U.S. federal jury has convicted Linwei Ding, a former software engineer at Google, for stealing AI supercomputer data from his employer and secretly sharing it with Chinese tech firms. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-convicts-ex-google-engineer-for-sending-ai-tech-data-to-china/
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Ex-Google Engineer Convicted for Stealing AI Secrets for China Startup
A former Google engineer accused of stealing thousands of the company’s confidential documents to build a startup in China has been convicted in the U.S., the Department of Justice (DoJ) announced Thursday.Linwei Ding (aka Leon Ding), 38, was convicted by a federal jury on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of…
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Groups Warn $32B Google-Wiz Deal Threatens Cloud Competition
Civil Society Orgs Concerned Deal Could Tilt Cloud Security Space in Google’s Favor. A coalition of European civil society organizations is urging regulators to launch a detailed antitrust investigation into Google’s proposed $32 billion purchase of Wiz. They argue the acquisition would strengthen Google’s dominance in cloud security and undermine multi-cloud neutrality. First seen on…
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Former Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Secrets for China
A 38-year-old also known as Leon Ding, was convicted on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets following an 11-day trial. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/google-engineer-convict-steal-ai-secrets-china/
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Former Google Engineer Convicted in AI Trade Secret Theft Case
A former Google engineer was convicted of stealing confidential AI trade secrets to support a China-based startup. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/former-google-engineer-convicted-in-ai-trade-secret-theft-case/
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Google’s disruption rips millions out of devices out of malicious network
The actions impaired some of IPIDEA’s proxy infrastructure, but not all of it. The effort underscores the back-and-forth struggle of taking out pieces of cybercriminals’ vast and growing infrastructure. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ipidea-proxy-network-disrupted-google-lumen/
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Aluminium OS: Leak offenbart ersten Blick auf den Windows-Konkurrenten von Google
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/aluminium-os-leak-windows-konkurrent-google-1727292/
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Researchers Uncover Chrome Extensions Abusing Affiliate Links and Stealing ChatGPT Access
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered malicious Google Chrome extensions that come with capabilities to hijack affiliate links, steal data, and collect OpenAI ChatGPT authentication tokens.One of the extensions in question is Amazon Ads Blocker (ID: pnpchphmplpdimbllknjoiopmfphellj), which claims to be a tool to browse Amazon without any sponsored content. It was uploaded to the Chrome First…
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Ex-Google engineer found guilty of stealing AI secrets
A federal jury in California convicted former Google software engineer Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/30/ex-google-engineer-espionage/
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Ex-Google Engineer Convicted for Stealing 2,000 AI Trade Secrets for China Startup
A former Google engineer accused of stealing thousands of the company’s confidential documents to build a startup in China has been convicted in the U.S., the Department of Justice (DoJ) announced Thursday.Linwei Ding (aka Leon Ding), 38, was convicted by a federal jury on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of…
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App-Moderation: KI-Nackt-Apps fluten die offiziellen App-Stores
Ein Bericht des TTP zeigt: Apple und Google hosten Dutzende Apps, die KI für Deepfake-Nacktbilder nutzen – und verdienen an ihnen mit. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/app-moderation-ki-nackt-apps-fluten-die-offiziellen-app-stores-2601-204797.html
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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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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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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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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/