Tag: google
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U.S. CISA adds Google Chromium, DrayTek routers, and SAP NetWeaver flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Google Chromium, DrayTek routers, and SAP NetWeaver flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)added Google Chromium, DrayTek routers, and SAP NetWeaver flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the descriptions for these flaws: According toBinding Operational…
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Illegales Tracking: Google stimmt Vergleich mit Strafzahlung von 1,38 Milliarden $ in den USA zu
Google hat in den USA einem Vergleich mit der Justiz des US-Bundesstaats Texas und einer Strafzahlung in Höhe von 1,38 Milliarden Dollar zugestimmt. Es ging um das Tracking der Standortdaten von Benutzern, die diese Funktion deaktiviert hatten. Google hatte die … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/05/17/illegales-tracking-google-stimmt-vergleich-mit-strafzahlung-von-138-milliarden-in-den-usa-zu/
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Google Calendar used as middleman for stealthy NPM malware
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/google-calendar-used-as-middleman-for-stealthy-npm-malware
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Hackers Now Targeting US Retailers After UK Attacks, Google
Hackers from the Scattered Spider group, known for UK retail attacks, are now targeting US retailers, Google cybersecurity… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-targeting-us-retailers-uk-attacks-google/
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Recently fixed Chrome vulnerability exploited in the wild (CVE-2025-4664)
A high-severity Chrome vulnerability (CVE-2025-4664) that Google has fixed on Wednesday is being leveraged by attackers, CISA has confirmed by adding the flaw to its Known … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/16/cisa-recently-fixed-chrome-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild-cve-2025-4664/
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Sophisticated NPM Attack Leverages Google Calendar2 for Advanced Communication
A startling discovery in the npm ecosystem has revealed a highly sophisticated malware campaign embedded within the seemingly innocuous package os-info-checker-es6. First published on March 19, 2025, with initial versions appearing benign, the package rapidly evolved into a complex threat. Early iterations focused on gathering basic OS information, but subsequent updates between March 22-23 introduced…
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Scattered Spider hackers in UK are ‘facilitating’ cyber-attacks, says Google
US retailers being targeted after attacks on Britain’s Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and HarrodsUK-based members of the Scattered Spider hacking community are actively “facilitating” cyber-attacks, according to Google, as disruption to British retailers spreads to the US.A group of hackers labelled “Scattered Spider” have been linked with attacks on UK retailers <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/may/13/m-and-s-personal-data-cyber-attack-marks-spencer-card-passwords”>Marks &…
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Gerichtsurteil: Google übertreibt es bei der Einwilligung
Tags: googleMit einem Klick stimmen Google-Nutzer der Datenverarbeitung durch 70 Dienste zu. Das ist einem Urteil zufolge intransparent und nicht freiwillig. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/gerichtsurteil-google-uebertreibt-es-bei-der-einwilligung-2505-196287.html
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AI in the Cloud: The Rising Tide of Security and Privacy Risks
Over half of firms adopted AI in 2024, but cloud tools like Azure OpenAI raise growing concerns over data security and privacy risks. As enterprises embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and accelerate decision-making, a growing number are turning to cloud-based platforms like Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, and Google Bard. In 2024 alone, over…
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Google fixed a Chrome vulnerability that could lead to full account takeover
Google released emergency security updates to fix a Chrome vulnerability that could lead to full account takeover. Google released emergency security updates to address a Chrome browser vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-4664, that could lead to full account takeover. The security researcher Vsevolod Kokorin (@slonser_) discovered the vulnerability, which stems from an insufficient policy enforcement in…
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Europe plots escape hatch from the enshittification of search
Tags: googlePlus: How to make Google less unhelpful First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/14/openwebsearch_eu/
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Proofpoint buying Hornetsecurity in a play to expand email security scope
One of many big purchases in the industry: While the terms are confidential, sources have reported the price of the Hornetsecurity purchase, which is expected to close in the second half of 2025, to be well over $1 billion. This would make it Proofpoint’s largest acquisition, and also one of the biggest cybersecurity deals in…
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Belgisches Gericht urteilt: Das TCF-Framework ist nicht DSGVO-konform
Ein belgisches Gericht hat jetzt über eine Klage von Datenschützern zum TCF-Framework geurteilt. Die Richter sehen das TCF-Framework als nicht DSGVO-konform an. Damit bekommt die Online-Werbebranche um Microsoft, Google und Co. ein Problem, weil sie die Cookie-Zustimmung über das TCF-Framework … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/05/15/belgisches-gericht-das-tcf-framework-ist-nicht-dsgvo-konform/
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Google patches Chrome vulnerability used for account takeover and MFA bypass
How could this be exploited?: OAuth provides a way of giving access to something without the need for a password. It’s useful in multiple scenarios, for example, in single sign-on (SSO). Users might also encounter it when giving a contact access to a file or document in a cloud service such as Microsoft 365 without…
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Google Algorithm Slashes Reddit Traffic: What It Means for UGC Platforms
Tags: googleReddit Struggles After Google’s New Focus on Expertise First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/google-algorithm-slashes-reddit-traffic-ugc-platforms/
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Hackers Exploit Google Services to Send Malicious Law Enforcement Requests
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, google, hacker, infrastructure, law, malicious, phishing, serviceCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign where malicious actors exploit Google services to dispatch fraudulent law enforcement requests. This audacious scheme leverages the trust associated with Google’s infrastructure, specifically Google Forms and Google Drive, to craft and distribute highly convincing requests that appear to originate from legitimate law enforcement entities. The primary objective…
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Malicious NPM package uses Unicode steganography to evade detection
A malicious package in the Node Package Manager index uses invisible Unicode characters to hide malicious code and Google Calendar links to host the URL for the command-and-control location. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-npm-package-uses-unicode-steganography-to-evade-detection/
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Weaponized Google Calendar Invites Deliver Malicious Payload Using a Single Character
Security researchers have unearthed a sophisticated malware distribution method leveraging Google Calendar invites to deliver malicious payloads through seemingly innocuous links. The attack, centered around a deceptive npm package named os-info-checker-es6, showcases an unprecedented level of obfuscation that begins with a single, unprintable Unicode character. This character, from the Unicode Private Use Area, serves as…
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Scattered Spider retail attacks spreading to US, says Google
Google’s threat intel analysts are aware of a number of in-progress cyber attacks against US retailers linked to the same Scattered Spider gang that supposedly attacked M&S and Co-op in the UK First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623999/Scattered-Spider-retail-attacks-spreading-to-US-says-Google
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Malicious npm package using steganography downloaded by hundreds
A malicious package in the Node Package Manager index uses invisible Unicode characters to hide malicious code and Google Calendar links to host the URL for the command-and-control location. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-npm-package-using-steganography-downloaded-by-hundreds/
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Chihuahua Stealer Exploits Google Drive Document to Harvest Browser Login Credentials
A .NET-based infostealer named >>Chihuahua Stealer
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How Google is Enhancing Security for Android, ‘The World’s Most Popular OS’
The Android operating system, currently installed on billions of devices across the globe, is receiving some significant security enhancements. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-android-16-security-upgrades/
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Malicious npm Package Leverages Unicode Steganography, Google Calendar as C2 Dropper
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious package named “os-info-checker-es6” that disguises itself as an operating system information utility to stealthily drop a next-stage payload onto compromised systems.”This campaign employs clever Unicode-based steganography to hide its initial malicious code and utilizes a Google Calendar event short link as a dynamic dropper for its final First seen…
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Google says hackers behind UK retail cyber campaign now also targeting US
“US retailers should take note” of recent cyberattacks on British companies, according to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, as the financially motivated collective known as Scattered Spider appears to be connected. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/scattered-spider-suspected-retail-hackers-google-alert
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Google strengthens secure enterprise access from BYOD Android devices
Google has introduced Device Trust from Android Enterprise, a new solution for making sure that private Android devices used for work are secure enough to access corporate … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/14/device-trust-from-android-enterprise-secure-access/
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Google Threat Intelligence Releases Actionable Threat Hunting Technique for Malicious .desktop Files
Google Threat Intelligence has unveiled a series of sophisticated threat hunting techniques to detect malicious .desktop files, a novel attack vector leveraged by threat actors to compromise systems. Initially documented by Zscaler researchers in 2023, this technique involves the abuse of .desktop files-plain text configuration files used to define application launch behavior in Linux desktop…
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Strengthening Cloud Security: API Posture Governance, Threat Detection, and Attack Chain Visibility with Salt Security and Wiz
Tags: api, attack, authentication, best-practice, cloud, compliance, data, detection, exploit, google, governance, incident response, malicious, risk, risk-assessment, threat, tool, vulnerabilityIntroduction In the current cloud-centric environment, strong API security is essential. Google’s acquisition of Wiz underscores the urgent necessity for all-encompassing cloud security solutions. Organizations should focus on both governing API posture, ensuring secure configuration and deployment to reduce vulnerabilities and assure compliance, and on effective threat detection and response. Salt Security’s API Protection Platform…