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Google Integrates Gemini Into Gmail, Rolling Out New Capabilities

Jan 12, 2026 6:02 PM

Tags: ai, cyber, email, google

Google has announced a major upgrade to Gmail, bringing its advanced Gemini AI directly into the email platform. The integration transforms Gmail into a personal, proactive inbox assistant designed to help users manage the ever-increasing volume of emails more efficiently. With 3 billion users relying on Gmail daily, this move represents a significant evolution in…
Gmail Says Goodbye to Gmailify and POP3: What Users Need to Know

Jan 12, 2026 5:02 PM

Tags: google, mail, mobile

Google is ending Gmailify and POP-based fetching in Gmail, pushing users toward forwarding or IMAP in the mobile app to keep third-party mail accessible. The post Gmail Says Goodbye to Gmailify and POP3: What Users Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-gmail-ends-gmailify-pop3/
Your Google Searches Aren’t Private? PA Court’s Surprising Ruling

Jan 12, 2026 5:02 PM

Tags: access, google

In this episode of Shared Security, we discuss a significant Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that permits police to access unprotected Google search histories without a traditional warrant. The discussion centers around the implications of the Commonwealth vs. Kurtz case and the concept of reverse keyword searches. Kevin Tackett joins the conversation, providing insights and posing……
CISOs’ top 10 cybersecurity priorities for 2026

Jan 12, 2026 9:01 AM

Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, gartner, google, hacker, identity, intelligence, international, leak, monitoring, network, office, passkey, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, unauthorized, zero-trust

Prepping for AI-enabled attacks: Although conventional tasks dominate the CISO priorities in the Foundry survey, interviews and other research show that AI-related issues are also high on the CISO priority list.For example, 53% of security leaders ranked AI-enabled cyber threats as a top-three organizational risk in a global survey conducted by Boston Consulting Group. BCG…
CISOs’ top 10 cybersecurity priorities for 2026

Jan 12, 2026 9:01 AM

Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, gartner, google, hacker, identity, intelligence, international, leak, monitoring, network, office, passkey, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, unauthorized, zero-trust

Prepping for AI-enabled attacks: Although conventional tasks dominate the CISO priorities in the Foundry survey, interviews and other research show that AI-related issues are also high on the CISO priority list.For example, 53% of security leaders ranked AI-enabled cyber threats as a top-three organizational risk in a global survey conducted by Boston Consulting Group. BCG…
Dems pressure Google, Apple to drop X app as international regulators turn up heat

Jan 9, 2026 9:02 PM

Tags: apple, google, international

“There can be no mistake about X’s knowledge, and, at best, negligent response to these trends,” the lawmakers wrote to company executives. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/senators-ask-apple-google-remove-x-after-grok-ai-sexual-deepfakes/
Ni8mare: Kritische n8n-Lücke bedroht 100.000 Server

Jan 9, 2026 3:01 PM

Tags: access, api, bug, cloud, cve, cvss, cyberattack, google, open-source, rce, remote-code-execution, update, vulnerability

n8n-Anwender sollten ihre Systeme dringend patchen. Forscher warnen vor einer schwerwiegenden Sicherheitslücke. Forscher des Security-Anbieters Cyera haben eine schwerwiegende Schwachstelle in der Workflow-Automatisierungsplattform n8n entdeckt. Sie ermöglicht es Angreifern, beliebigen Code auszuführen. Auf diese Weise könnten sie die vollständige Kontrolle über die betroffene Umgebung übernehmen, so die Experten. Laut Forschungsbericht sind davon 100.000 Server betroffen.…
CrowdStrike to acquire SGNL for $740M, expanding real-time identity security

Jan 9, 2026 2:01 PM

Tags: access, authentication, ciso, control, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, google, iam, identity, network, okta, risk, software, update, windows

Market consolidation accelerates: The $740 million price reflects broader consolidation as cybersecurity vendors race to expand identity capabilities. The deal marks the latest in a wave of identity security acquisitions as platform vendors expand beyond core products. Liu compared the move to Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of CyberArk in 2025, noting both vendors are racing…
CrowdStrike to acquire SGNL for $740M, expanding real-time identity security

Jan 9, 2026 2:01 PM

Tags: access, authentication, ciso, control, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, google, iam, identity, network, okta, risk, software, update, windows

Market consolidation accelerates: The $740 million price reflects broader consolidation as cybersecurity vendors race to expand identity capabilities. The deal marks the latest in a wave of identity security acquisitions as platform vendors expand beyond core products. Liu compared the move to Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of CyberArk in 2025, noting both vendors are racing…
Cisco identifies vulnerability in ISE network access control devices

Jan 9, 2026 5:01 AM

Tags: access, advisory, breach, cisco, control, credentials, cvss, data, exploit, firewall, google, identity, malicious, network, sans, theft, vulnerability

rotate ISE credentials for those with existing and approved access;ensure only those who need access have credentials;reduce the number of devices that can access the ISE server;patch as soon as it’s possible to take the server offline.In its notice to customers, Cisco says a vulnerability [CVE-2026-20029] in the licensing features of ISE and Cisco ISE…
Gmail’s new AI Inbox uses Gemini, but Google says it won’t train AI on user emails

Jan 9, 2026 5:01 AM

Tags: ai, email, google

Google says it’s rolling out a new feature called ‘AI Inbox,’ which summarizes all your emails, but the company promises it won’t train its models on your emails. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/gmails-new-ai-inbox-uses-gemini-but-google-says-it-wont-train-ai-on-user-emails/
The 2 faces of AI: How emerging models empower and endanger cybersecurity

Jan 8, 2026 8:02 PM

Tags: ai, api, attack, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, espionage, exploit, finance, flaw, framework, GDPR, google, governance, government, group, guide, hacker, HIPAA, incident response, injection, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, mandiant, microsoft, network, PCI, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, russia, scam, security-incident, service, social-engineering, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Self-modifying, evasive malware More recently, the researchers at Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) identified a disturbing new trend: malware that uses LLMs during execution to dynamically alter its own behavior and evade detection. This is not pre-generated code, this is code that adapts mid-execution.In June 2025, GTIG identified an experimental malware called PROMPTFLUX, which connects…
The 2 faces of AI: How emerging models empower and endanger cybersecurity

Jan 8, 2026 8:02 PM

Tags: ai, api, attack, compliance, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, endpoint, espionage, exploit, finance, flaw, framework, GDPR, google, governance, government, group, guide, hacker, HIPAA, incident response, injection, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, mandiant, microsoft, network, PCI, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, russia, scam, security-incident, service, social-engineering, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Self-modifying, evasive malware More recently, the researchers at Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) identified a disturbing new trend: malware that uses LLMs during execution to dynamically alter its own behavior and evade detection. This is not pre-generated code, this is code that adapts mid-execution.In June 2025, GTIG identified an experimental malware called PROMPTFLUX, which connects…
BlueDelta Hackers Target Microsoft OWA, Google, and Sophos VPN to Steal Credentials

Jan 8, 2026 10:01 AM

Tags: credentials, cyber, google, group, hacker, infrastructure, microsoft, russia, sophos, theft, threat, vpn

A sophisticated credential-harvesting operation conducted by BlueDelta, a Russian state-sponsored threat group linked to the GRU’s Main Directorate, targeted critical infrastructure organizations and research institutions throughout 2025, according to a comprehensive investigation by Recorded Future’s Insikt Group. The campaign, spanning February through September 2025, represents a significant evolution in the group’s persistent credential-theft operations, with…
A Single Browser Flaw, Millions at Risk: What the Chrome WebView Vulnerability Teaches Us About Exposure Windows

Jan 8, 2026 5:01 AM

Tags: android, application-security, browser, chrome, cybersecurity, flaw, google, malicious, risk, update, vulnerability, windows

A recent security update reveals that Google patched a high-severity Chrome WebView vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass application security restrictions and execute malicious content within Android and enterprise applications, according to Cybersecurity News. Because Chrome WebView is embedded inside countless applications, the flaw expanded risk far beyond traditional browser usage. Many organizations were…
ChatGPT is losing market share as Google Gemini gains ground

Jan 7, 2026 11:01 PM

Tags: chatgpt, data, google, mobile

New data suggests that ChatGPT is losing its market share to Gemini on the web. It’s unclear if Gemini is also gaining ground in the mobile space. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-is-losing-market-share-as-google-gemini-gains-ground/
Threat Actors Exploit Google Cloud Services to Steal Microsoft 365 Credentials

Jan 7, 2026 10:02 PM

Tags: cloud, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, email, exploit, google, infrastructure, malicious, microsoft, phishing, service, threat

A sophisticated phishing campaign is exploiting Google Cloud infrastructure to bypass email security filters and steal Microsoft 365 credentials, demonstrating how attackers increasingly abuse trusted cloud platforms to lend legitimacy to their malicious activities. Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point have uncovered a large-scale operation targeting approximately 3,200 organizations, resulting in over 9,300 phishing emails over…
Check Point unterstützt nun Google Cloud Network Security Integration

Jan 7, 2026 6:01 PM

Tags: cloud, google, network

Mit der Unterstützung der Google Cloud Network Security Integration positioniert sich Check Point CloudGuard Network Security als Anbieter, der Sicherheit und Performance vereint First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-unterstuetzt-nun-google-cloud-network-security-integration/a43287/
Google Search AI hallucinations push Google to hire “AI Answers Quality” engineers

Jan 7, 2026 3:01 PM

Tags: ai, google, jobs

AI, including AI Overviews on Google Search, can hallucinate and often make up stuff or offer contradicting answers when asked in two different ways. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-search-ai-hallucinations-push-google-to-hire-ai-answers-quality-engineers/
Google Warns of High-Risk WebView Vulnerability That Breaks Security Controls

Jan 7, 2026 9:52 AM

Tags: browser, chrome, control, cve, cyber, flaw, framework, google, malicious, risk, threat, update, vulnerability

Google released Chrome versions 143.0.7499.192/.193 on January 6, 2026, to patch a high-severity vulnerability in WebView that could allow attackers to bypass important security policies. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-0628, represents a significant threat to users whose browsers rely on WebView’s policy enforcement framework to block malicious content. Attribute Details CVE ID CVE-2026-0628 Severity High…
Malicious Chrome Extension Leaks ChatGPT and DeepSeek Chats of 900,000 Users

Jan 7, 2026 9:52 AM

Tags: ai, browser, chatgpt, chrome, cyber, data, google, leak, malicious, tool

Over 900,000 Chrome users have been compromised by two malicious extensions that secretly exfiltrate ChatGPT and DeepSeek conversations to attacker-controlled servers. Security researchers discovered the extensions impersonating the legitimate AITOPIA AI sidebar tool, with one rogue extension even earning Google’s >>Featured
Google fixes critical Dolby Decoder bug in Android January update

Jan 6, 2026 8:52 PM

Tags: android, cve, flaw, google, phone, update, vulnerability

Android’s January 2026 update fixes CVE-2025-54957, a critical Dolby audio decoder flaw discovered by Google researchers in October 2025. A critical Dolby audio decoder vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-54957, was addressed in the January 2026 Android security update. Google fixed the flaw in December 2025 for Pixel phones and has now rolled out the fix to…
Google Security Safety: Why Cloud Monitor is Worth the Investment at Morgan Local Schools

Jan 6, 2026 3:52 PM

Tags: access, cloud, google, Internet, risk

How an Ohio district uses Cloud Monitor to gain visibility, prevent risk, and stay prepared in Google Workspace Morgan Local Schools is located in rural McConnelsville, Ohio, serving about 1,600 students and 250 staff. With limited home internet access throughout the community, the district relies heavily on shared device carts and Google Workspace to keep…
Cursor, Windsurf Google Antigravity IDEs Linked to Malicious Extension Exposure

Jan 6, 2026 3:52 PM

Tags: ai, cyber, google, malicious, malware, supply-chain, tool, vulnerability

A critical supply chain vulnerability has been discovered affecting millions of developers using popular AI-powered IDEs, including Cursor, Windsurf, and Google Antigravity. Security researchers revealed that these coding environments were actively recommending non-existent extensions, allowing potential attackers to upload malware that users would unthinkingly install. The issue stems from how these tools were built. Cursor,…
VS Code Forks Recommend Missing Extensions, Creating Supply Chain Risk in Open VSX

Jan 6, 2026 1:52 PM

Tags: ai, google, intelligence, malicious, microsoft, risk, supply-chain

Popular artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) forks such as Cursor, Windsurf, Google Antigravity, and Trae have been found to recommend extensions that are non-existent in the Open VSX registry, potentially opening the door to supply chain risks when bad actors publish malicious packages under those names.The problem, according to Koi, is…
Trusted Google Notifications Used in Phishing Campaign Targeting 3,000+ Orgs

Jan 5, 2026 8:52 PM

Tags: cloud, email, google, phishing, service

Researchers warn that attackers are abusing Google notifications and cloud services to deliver phishing emails that bypass traditional email security controls. The post Trusted Google Notifications Used in Phishing Campaign Targeting 3,000+ Orgs appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-notifications-phishing-campaign-email-security/
VSCode IDE forks expose users to “recommended extension” attacks

Jan 5, 2026 5:52 PM

Tags: ai, attack, google, malicious, threat

Popular AI-powered integrated development environment solutions, such as Cursor, Windsurf, Google Antigravity, and Trae, recommend extensions that are non-existent in the OpenVSX registry, allowing threat actors to claim the namespace and upload malicious extensions. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vscode-ide-forks-expose-users-to-recommended-extension-attacks/
Google Tasks Used to Deliver Stealth Phishing Attacks

Jan 5, 2026 4:52 PM

Tags: email, google, phishing

Attackers are abusing Google Tasks notifications to deliver trusted-domain phishing emails that bypass traditional email security controls. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/google-tasks-used-to-deliver-stealth-phishing-attacks/
Gmail preparing to drop POP3 mail fetching

Jan 5, 2026 3:52 PM

Tags: google, mail, service

It’s January 2026, and Google is finding innovative new ways to make one of its services worse First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/gmail_dropping_pop3/
Arkose Labs Android SDK: Enhanced Protection with Mobile Integrity Check

Jan 3, 2026 1:52 AM

Tags: android, attack, detection, fraud, google, mobile

Arkose Labs offers comprehensive mobile SDKs for both Android and iOS, delivering enterprise-grade fraud prevention across major platforms. Now, we’re enhancing our Android SDK with Mobile Integrity Check”, powered by Google Play Integrity API”, to detect compromised devices, modified applications, and emulator-based attacks that evade traditional detection methods. This critical advancement works alongside our bot…