Tag: google
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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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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/