Tag: google
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Google uncovers malware using LLMs to operate and evade detection
PromptLock, the AI-powered proof-of-concept ransomware developed by researchers at NYU Tandon and initially mistaken for an active threat by ESET, is no longer an isolated … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/05/malware-using-llms/
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Google’s $32B deal for Wiz gets the all-clear from Uncle Sam
Tags: googleSecond time’s the charm for after Wiz rejected Google’s $23B offer last year First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/11/05/googles_32b_wiz_acquisition_its/
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AI-based malware makes attacks stealthier and more adaptive
Google says it has discovered at least five malware families that use AI to reinvent themselves and hide from defenders. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-powered-malware-google/804760/
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Google Uncovers PROMPTFLUX Malware That Uses Gemini AI to Rewrite Its Code Hourly
Google on Wednesday said it discovered an unknown threat actor using an experimental Visual Basic Script (VB Script) malware dubbed PROMPTFLUX that interacts with its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) model API to write its own source code for improved obfuscation and evasion.”PROMPTFLUX is written in VBScript and interacts with Gemini’s API to request specific VBScript…
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Google gets the US government’s green light to acquire Wiz for $32B
Google announced its intent to acquire cloud security company Wiz in March and the deal is now on track to close in early 2026. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/google-gets-the-us-governments-green-light-to-acquire-wiz-for-32b/
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Google gets the US government’s green light to acquire Wiz for $32B
Google announced its intent to acquire cloud security company Wiz in March and the deal is now on track to close in early 2026. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/google-gets-the-us-governments-green-light-to-acquire-wiz-for-32b/
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Malware Developers Test AI for Adaptive Code Generation
Google Details How Attackers Could Use LLMs to Mutate Scripts. Malware authors are experimenting with a new breed of artificial intelligence-driven attacks, with code that could potentially rewrite itself as it runs. Large language models are allowing hackers to generate, modify and execute commands on demand, instead of relying on static payloads First seen on…
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Malware Developers Test AI for Adaptive Code Generation
Google Details How Attackers Could Use LLMs to Mutate Scripts. Malware authors are experimenting with a new breed of artificial intelligence-driven attacks, with code that could potentially rewrite itself as it runs. Large language models are allowing hackers to generate, modify and execute commands on demand, instead of relying on static payloads First seen on…
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Malware Developers Test AI for Adaptive Code Generation
Google Details How Attackers Could Use LLMs to Mutate Scripts. Malware authors are experimenting with a new breed of artificial intelligence-driven attacks, with code that could potentially rewrite itself as it runs. Large language models are allowing hackers to generate, modify and execute commands on demand, instead of relying on static payloads First seen on…
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Google warns of new AI-powered malware families deployed in the wild
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified a major shift this year, with adversaries leveraging artificial intelligence to deploy new malware families that integrate large language models (LLMs) during execution. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-warns-of-new-ai-powered-malware-families-deployed-in-the-wild/
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Google warns of new AI-powered malware families deployed in the wild
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified a major shift this year, with adversaries leveraging artificial intelligence to deploy new malware families that integrate large language models (LLMs) during execution. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-warns-of-new-ai-powered-malware-families-deployed-in-the-wild/
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Google warns of new AI-powered malware families deployed in the wild
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified a major shift this year, with adversaries leveraging artificial intelligence to deploy new malware families that integrate large language models (LLMs) during execution. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-warns-of-new-ai-powered-malware-families-deployed-in-the-wild/
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Google Cloud Security veröffentlicht den Cybersecurity Forecast Report
In Europa rechnet Google mit einer Zunahme von Cyberspionagekampagnen staatlicher Akteure, insbesondere Russlands und Chinas. Diese werden sich gegen europäische Regierungen, Verteidigungsinstanzen und Forschungseinrichtungen in kritischen und aufstrebenden Technologiesektoren richten. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/google-cloud-security-veroeffentlicht-den-cybersecurity-forecast-report/a42624/
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New malware uses AI to adapt during attacks, report finds
Researchers at Google said Wednesday that they recently observed malware “that employed AI capabilities mid-execution to dynamically alter the malware’s behavior.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/new-malware-uses-ai-to-adapt
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New malware uses AI to adapt during attacks, report finds
Researchers at Google said Wednesday that they recently observed malware “that employed AI capabilities mid-execution to dynamically alter the malware’s behavior.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/new-malware-uses-ai-to-adapt
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Beware: 239 Dangerous Android Apps Found on Google Play with 40M+ Installs
Tags: android, cyber, cybersecurity, google, infrastructure, iot, malicious, marketplace, mobile, threatCybersecurity threats targeting mobile devices and critical infrastructure have reached alarming new heights, according to Zscaler’s latest research. The latest findings from Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) expose a sophisticated campaign by threat actors who have successfully infiltrated Google’s official app marketplace with hundreds of malicious applications. The company’s ThreatLabz 2025 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat…
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Beware: 239 Dangerous Android Apps Found on Google Play with 40M+ Installs
Tags: android, cyber, cybersecurity, google, infrastructure, iot, malicious, marketplace, mobile, threatCybersecurity threats targeting mobile devices and critical infrastructure have reached alarming new heights, according to Zscaler’s latest research. The latest findings from Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) expose a sophisticated campaign by threat actors who have successfully infiltrated Google’s official app marketplace with hundreds of malicious applications. The company’s ThreatLabz 2025 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat…
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Beware: 239 Dangerous Android Apps Found on Google Play with 40M+ Installs
Tags: android, cyber, cybersecurity, google, infrastructure, iot, malicious, marketplace, mobile, threatCybersecurity threats targeting mobile devices and critical infrastructure have reached alarming new heights, according to Zscaler’s latest research. The latest findings from Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) expose a sophisticated campaign by threat actors who have successfully infiltrated Google’s official app marketplace with hundreds of malicious applications. The company’s ThreatLabz 2025 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat…
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Beware: 239 Dangerous Android Apps Found on Google Play with 40M+ Installs
Tags: android, cyber, cybersecurity, google, infrastructure, iot, malicious, marketplace, mobile, threatCybersecurity threats targeting mobile devices and critical infrastructure have reached alarming new heights, according to Zscaler’s latest research. The latest findings from Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) expose a sophisticated campaign by threat actors who have successfully infiltrated Google’s official app marketplace with hundreds of malicious applications. The company’s ThreatLabz 2025 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat…
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Google Warns: AI Makes Cyber Threats Faster and Smarter by 2026
Google has released its Cybersecurity Forecast 2026 report, providing a comprehensive analysis of emerging threats and security trends anticipated throughout the coming year. Rather than relying on speculation, the report is grounded in real-world data and insights gathered from Google Cloud security leaders, dozens of experts, analysts, researchers, and frontline security responders. The forecast reveals…
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Google Warns: AI Makes Cyber Threats Faster and Smarter by 2026
Google has released its Cybersecurity Forecast 2026 report, providing a comprehensive analysis of emerging threats and security trends anticipated throughout the coming year. Rather than relying on speculation, the report is grounded in real-world data and insights gathered from Google Cloud security leaders, dozens of experts, analysts, researchers, and frontline security responders. The forecast reveals…
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APT60 Campaign: Malicious VHDX Hosted on Google Drive Lures Job Applicants
JPCERT/CC has issued an urgent warning about ongoing attacks by the advanced persistent threat group APT-C-60, which continues to target recruitment professionals in Japan through sophisticated spear-phishing campaigns. The attack campaign specifically impersonates job seekers contacting recruitment staff, exploiting the natural workflow of human resources professionals who regularly review candidate submissions. Between June and August…
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APT60 Campaign: Malicious VHDX Hosted on Google Drive Lures Job Applicants
JPCERT/CC has issued an urgent warning about ongoing attacks by the advanced persistent threat group APT-C-60, which continues to target recruitment professionals in Japan through sophisticated spear-phishing campaigns. The attack campaign specifically impersonates job seekers contacting recruitment staff, exploiting the natural workflow of human resources professionals who regularly review candidate submissions. Between June and August…
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Hundreds of Malware-Laden Apps Downloaded 42 Million Times From Google Play
Zscaler estimates 239 malicious Android apps made it onto the official Play store over the past year First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/apps-download-41-million-times/
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10 promising cybersecurity startups CISOs should know about
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, gartner, google, governance, government, grc, ibm, identity, linux, malicious, microsoft, military, monitoring, network, open-source, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, saas, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trust2. Chainguard: Category: Software supply chain securityWhy they’re here: Founded in 2021 by Dan Lorenc (formerly at Microsoft and Google), Chainguard offers a Linux-based platform for securely building applications. The company has raised more than $600M and is valued at $3.5B. In fiscal year 2025, Chainguard reached a $40M annual run rate and by the…
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10 promising cybersecurity startups CISOs should know about
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, gartner, google, governance, government, grc, ibm, identity, linux, malicious, microsoft, military, monitoring, network, open-source, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, saas, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trust2. Chainguard: Category: Software supply chain securityWhy they’re here: Founded in 2021 by Dan Lorenc (formerly at Microsoft and Google), Chainguard offers a Linux-based platform for securely building applications. The company has raised more than $600M and is valued at $3.5B. In fiscal year 2025, Chainguard reached a $40M annual run rate and by the…
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10 promising cybersecurity startups CISOs should know about
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, gartner, google, governance, government, grc, ibm, identity, linux, malicious, microsoft, military, monitoring, network, open-source, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, saas, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trust2. Chainguard: Category: Software supply chain securityWhy they’re here: Founded in 2021 by Dan Lorenc (formerly at Microsoft and Google), Chainguard offers a Linux-based platform for securely building applications. The company has raised more than $600M and is valued at $3.5B. In fiscal year 2025, Chainguard reached a $40M annual run rate and by the…
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Google says 2026 will be the year AI supercharges cybercrime
Security leaders are staring down a year of major change. In its Cybersecurity Forecast 2026, Google paints a picture of a threat landscape transformed by AI, supercharged … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/05/google-cybersecurity-forecast-2026/
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Malicious Android apps on Google Play downloaded 42 million times
Hundreds of malicious Android apps on Google Play were downloaded more than 40 million times between June 2024 and May 2025, notes a report from cloud security company Zscaler. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-android-apps-on-google-play-downloaded-42-million-times/
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Google Cloud suspended customer’s account three times, for three different reasons
Experience leads company boss to decide ‘I cannot rely on having a Google account for production use cases’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/11/04/google_cloud_suspended_customers_account/