Tag: google
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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…
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Murena Pixel Tablet im Test: Das Privacy-Tablet mit Google-Sperre
Murena verspricht ein Google-freies Tablet, das keine Daten über die Nutzer sammelt und trotzdem fast alle Android-Apps unterstützt. Kann das gutgehen? First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/murena-pixel-tablet-im-test-das-privacy-tablet-mit-google-sperre-2505-195841.html
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Researchers bypass Intel’s Spectre fixes, six years of CPUs at risk
Mitigations: There are two ways to deploy CPU microcode updates. One is through UEFI during early boot stages, where the CPU will load the latest microcode version stored in the UEFI, or by the operating system bootloader later in the booting process, though this is a temporary patch that needs to be constantly reapplied.For Spectre…
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Google introduces Advanced Protection mode for its most at-risk Android users
A single flip of a settings button enables a host of defenses against hacking. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/05/google-introduces-advanced-protection-mode-for-its-most-at-risk-android-users/
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Google adds suite of security features to Android 16
Google is rolling out new security features for Android devices as part of its latest operating system update, Android 16, reinforcing its ongoing efforts to guard users against ever-changing threats. The measures target a spectrum of risks, from financial scams and impersonation attacks to theft protection and malware. One of the central advancements highlighted Tuesday…
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Google settles nearly $1.4B Texas case for collecting personal data
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/google-settles-nearly-14b-texas-case-for-collecting-personal-data
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Google’s Advanced Protection for Vulnerable Users Comes to Android
A new extra-secure mode for Android 16 will let at-risk users lock their devices down. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/google-advanced-protection-vulnerable-users-lockdown-android-16/
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Google announces new security features for Android for protection against scam and theft
At the Android Show on Tuesday, ahead of Google I/O, Google announced new security and privacy features for Android. These new features include new protections for calls, screen sharing, messages, device access, and system-level permissions. With these features, Google aims to protect users from falling for a scam, keep their details secure in case a…
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Google announces new security features for Android for protection against scam and theft
At the Android Show on Tuesday, ahead of Google I/O, Google announced new security and privacy features for Android. These new features include new protections for calls, screen sharing, messages, device access, and system-level permissions. With these features, Google aims to protect users from falling for a scam, keep their details secure in case a…
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Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud
Android’s “Scam Detection” protection in Google Messages will now be able to flag even more types of digital fraud. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/google-io-on-device-ai-scam-texts/
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Android 16 expands ‘Advanced Protection’ with device-level security
Google is announcing improvements for the Advanced Protection feature in Android 16 that strengthen defenses against sophisticated spyware attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-16-expands-advanced-protection-with-device-level-security/
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China-Nexus Nation State Actors Exploit SAP NetWeaver (CVE-2025-31324) to Target Critical Infrastructures
Tags: access, api, apt, attack, authentication, backdoor, backup, breach, business, china, cloud, control, cve, cyber, data, data-breach, detection, dns, encryption, endpoint, espionage, exploit, finance, firewall, fortinet, google, government, group, infection, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, ivanti, linux, malicious, malware, mandiant, military, network, open-source, programming, rat, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, rust, sap, service, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, update, vmware, vpn, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayExecutive Summary EclecticIQ analysts assess with high confidence that, in April 2025, China-nexus nation-state APTs (advanced persistent threat) launched high-temp exploitation campaigns against critical infrastructure networks by targeting SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer. Actors leveraged CVE-2025-31324 [1], an unauthenticated file upload vulnerability that enables remote code execution (RCE). This assessment is based on a publicly…
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Google Agrees to Settle $1.375B ‘Historic’ Privacy Case Against Texas
For years, Google has faced several legal battles over privacy and lost, though this one takes the cake for biggest ever settlement against a Big Tech firm. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/google-settles-privacy-case-texas
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Google to pay Texas nearly $1.4 billion over alleged data privacy violations
The payout far outstrips any other state settlements against the tech giant over data privacy. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/google-texas-privacy-violations-billions
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Google to pay $1.375 billion to settle Texas data privacy violations
Google has agreed to a $1.375 billion settlement with the state of Texas over a 2022 lawsuit that alleged it had been collecting and using biometric data of millions of Texans without properly acquiring their consent. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/google-to-pay-1375-billion-to-settle-texas-data-privacy-violations/
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Google Reaches $1.4 Billion Privacy Settlement With Texas
State Accused Tech Giant of Geolocation, Incognito Search, Biometric Violations. Texas has reached a nearly $1.4 billion settlement agreement with technology giant Alphabet after accusing its Google subsidiary of violating state privacy laws via its geolocation, incognito search and biometric data capture and retention practices. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/google-reaches-14-billion-privacy-settlement-texas-a-28369
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Google Researchers Use Mach IPC to Uncover Sandbox Escape Vulnerabilities
Google Project Zero researchers have uncovered new sandbox escape vulnerabilities in macOS using an innovative approach that leverages Mach Interprocess Communication (IPC) mechanisms-core components of Apple’s operating system. Their public research details how low-level message passing between privileged and sandboxed processes can be a dangerous attack vector, and offers open-source tools and code for the…
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Texas AG Paxton Takes on Google”, and Wins $1.375 Billion in Privacy Case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a $1.375 billion settlement with tech giant Google, marking the largest amount ever recovered by a single state in a data privacy lawsuit. This historic agreement comes in response to allegations that Google unlawfully tracked and harvested sensitive user data, violating Texans’ rights. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump…
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Russian FSB Hackers Deploy New Lostkeys Malware
Malware Targets Western Officials, NGOs and Journalists. Russian cyber espionage hackers are using a new malware strain dubbed Lostkeys in a targeted espionage campaign aimed at Western officials, NGOs and journalists. Google researchers attribute Lostkeys to the threat group Coldriver, an operational unit within the Federal Security Service. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Update turns Google Gemini into a prude, breaking apps for trauma survivors
‘I’m sorry, I can’t help with that’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/08/google_gemini_update_prevents_disabling/
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Chrome 137 Integrates Gemini Nano AI to Combat Tech Support Scams
Google has unveiled a groundbreaking defense mechanism in Chrome 137, integrating its on-device Gemini Nano large language model (LLM) to detect and block these malicious campaigns in real time. This update marks a significant leap in combating evolving cyber threats by leveraging artificial intelligence directly within users’ browsers. Tech support scams exploit psychological manipulation, mimicking…
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Google Chrome Uses Advanced AI to Combat Sophisticated Online Scams
Google has integrated artificial intelligence into its cybersecurity toolkit to shield users from financial and data theft scams. On Friday, May 09, 2025, the company unveiled a comprehensive report detailing its latest AI-driven initiatives across Search, Chrome, and Android, marking a significant leap in preemptive threat detection and user protection. These advancements aim to counteract…
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So soll euch der Google-Browser künftig vor Online-Betrug schützen
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/google-chrome-ki-online-betrug-1686457/
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Google Chrome to use on-device AI to detect tech support scams
Google is implementing a new Chrome security feature that uses the built-in ‘Gemini Nano’ large-language model (LLM) to detect and block tech support scams while browsing the web. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-to-use-on-device-ai-to-detect-tech-support-scams/
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Bericht von Google Day-Schwachstellen in Windows nehmen zu
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyberkriminalitaet-zero-day-sicherheitsluecken-betriebssysteme-a-b9c06d4f74bc56172debe3883aaefdf2/
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Google Deploys On-Device AI to Thwart Scams on Chrome and Android
The tech giant plans to leverage its Gemini Nano LLM on-device to enhance scam detection on Chrome First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-ai-gemini-nano-scams-chrome/