Tag: google
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Chinese Cyberespionage Group Tied to Juniper MX Router Hacks
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in SecurityNewsJuniper Networks Urges Immediate Updating and Malware Scans to Block Attackers. Hackers have been infecting outdated Juniper MX routers with backdoor malware as part of an apparent cyberespionage campaign that traces to a Chinese-affiliated hacking team tracked as UNC 3886, warned Google’s Mandiant incident response group. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/chinese-cyberespionage-group-tied-to-juniper-mx-router-hacks-a-27696
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Aptori Now on Google Cloud Marketplace for AI-Powered Security and Automated Risk Remediation
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in SecurityNewsSan Jose, United States / California, 12th March 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/aptori-now-on-google-cloud-marketplace-for-ai-powered-security-and-automated-risk-remediation/
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FTAPI kommentiert die Cloud-Kooperation zwischen Google und BSI
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in SecurityNewsIn der gesamten Ankündigung fehlen entscheidende Details: Warum fiel die Wahl auf Google? Wie passt diese Partnerschaft in die aktuelle Zeit und Strategie? First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/ftapi-kommentiert-die-cloud-kooperation-zwischen-google-und-bsi/a40103/
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Google Warns Chromecast Owners Against Factory Reset
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has issued a warning to Chromecast owners regarding the potential risks of performing a factory reset on their devices. This advisory comes as users have reported complications with device authentication after restoring their Chromecasts to factory settings. The warning highlights the importance of understanding the implications of a factory reset before proceeding. Background on…
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Blind Eagle Hackers Exploit Google Drive, Dropbox GitHub to Evade Security Measures
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in SecurityNewsIn a recent cyber campaign, the notorious threat actor group Blind Eagle, also known as APT-C-36, has been leveraging trusted cloud platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox, GitHub, and Bitbucket to distribute malware and evade traditional security defenses. This sophisticated approach allows them to bypass detection by disguising malicious files as harmless ones hosted on these…
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PlayPraetor Malware Targets Android Users via Fake Play Store Apps to Steal Passwords
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in SecurityNewsA sophisticated malware campaign, dubbed PlayPraetor, has been uncovered by cybersecurity firm CTM360. This operation involves creating fake Google Play Store websites that deceive users into downloading malicious Android applications. These apps, though appearing legitimate, are actually advanced banking Trojans designed to steal sensitive user information, including banking credentials and clipboard data. Operation Details The…
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Google Uncovers Security Flaws in Microsoft’s Time Travel Debugging Framework
In a recent technical analysis, researchers from Mandiant, working with Google Cloud, have identified several critical security flaws in Microsoft’s Time Travel Debugging (TTD) framework. TTD is a powerful tool used for record-and-replay debugging of Windows user-mode applications, relying heavily on accurate CPU instruction emulation to faithfully replay program executions. However, subtle inaccuracies in this…
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Latest Chrome Update Addresses Multiple High-Risk Security Issues
Google has released a critical update for its Chrome browser, advancing the stable channel to version 134.0.6998.88 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and 134.0.6998.89 for Windows and Mac on the Extended Stable channel. This update includes several high-priority security fixes to safeguard users against potential threats. The rollout will occur over the coming days and…
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Google Pays Out Nearly $12M in 2024 Bug Bounty Program
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in SecurityNewsThe program underwent a series of changes in the past year, including richer maximum rewards in a variety of bug categories. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/google-pays-nearly-12m-2024-bug-bounty-program
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Google begs owners of crippled Chromecasts not to hit factory reset
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in SecurityNews
Tags: googleExpired SSL cert kerfuffle leaves second-gen, Audio gadgets useless First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/10/google_chromecast_outage/
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Simplifying Compliance and Protecting Data at Garvey School District
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in SecurityNewsHow Garvey K-8 School District Partners with ManagedMethods to Keep Data Secure and Students Safe in Google Workspace As a K-8 district, Garvey School District is on a mission. Not only are its 500 staff members responsible for providing a premier education to over 4,500 students, they’re also tasked with developing tomorrow’s responsible leaders. Technology…
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Google paid $12 million in bug bounties last year to security researchers
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in SecurityNewsGoogle paid almost $12 million in bug bounty rewards to 660 security researchers who reported security bugs through the company’s Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP) in 2024. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-paid-12-million-in-bug-bounties-last-year-to-security-researchers/
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The Buddy System: Why Google is Finally Killing SMS Authentication
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in SecurityNewsLike the Buddy System in The Simpsons, SMS authentication was only foolproof if everything went right. But when both “buddies” could be compromised at the same time, the entire system was doomed to fail. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/the-buddy-system-why-google-is-finally-killing-sms-authentication/
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Google Paid Out $12 Million via Bug Bounty Programs in 2024
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in SecurityNewsIn 2024, Google paid out nearly $12 million in bug bounties through its revamped vulnerability reward programs. The post Google Paid Out $12 Million via Bug Bounty Programs in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/google-paid-out-12-million-via-bug-bounty-programs-in-2024/
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Why The Modern Google Workspace Needs Unified Security
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in SecurityNewsThe Need For Unified SecurityGoogle Workspace is where teams collaborate, share ideas, and get work done. But while it makes work easier, it also creates new security challenges. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving, finding ways to exploit misconfigurations, steal sensitive data, and hijack user accounts. Many organizations try to secure their environment by piecing together different…
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Breaking Down the AMD Zen Microcode Flaw: Bug Hunters Investigate Signature Validation Issue
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in SecurityNewsA recent vulnerability analysis made by the Google Bug Hunters team reveals an important flaw in the microcode signature validation process for AMD Zen processors. This AMD Zen processor vulnerability, which was publicly disclosed in February 2025, sheds light on potential risks associated with AMD’s microcode patching mechanism”, a process that allows the company to…
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Stuff a Pi-hole in your router because your browser is about to betray you
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in SecurityNewsMozilla sells ads, Google limits blocking them it’s time for stricter measures First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/08/pi_hole_6_flyby/
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So will dich Google per KI vor Scam-Nachrichten schützen
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/google-ki-scam-nachrichten-schuetzen-1676355/
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Google trackt Android-Geräte bevor Nutzer eine App öffnen
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in SecurityNewsEin Professor am Trinity College Dublin hat sich Googles Android vorgenommen und behauptet, dass Android-Nutzer mit Werbe-Cookies und andere technischen Hilfsmitteln getrackt werden, bevor sie eine App geöffnet und der Nutzung zugestimmt haben. Und es gibt Ärger über eine SafetyCore-Funktion, … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/03/08/google-trackt-android-geraete-bevor-nutzer-eine-app-oeffnen/
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EntrySign: Jailbreak für AMD CPUs
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Tags: googleEin Team von Google Sicherheitsforschern rund um Tavis Ormandy hat einen Artikel rund um EntrySign veröffentlicht. Im Artikel wird gezeigt, wie man AMD CPUs durch Eingriff in den Microcode der Prozessoren mit einem Jailbreak versehen kann. Im Artikel wir die … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/03/08/entrysign-jailbreak-fuer-amd-cpus/
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In Other News: EntrySign AMD Flaw, Massive Attack Targets ISPs, ENISA Report
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in SecurityNewsNoteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Google discloses AMD CPU flaw named EntrySign, ISPs in the US and China targeted in massive attack, ENISA report on NIS2 Directive. The post In Other News: EntrySign AMD Flaw, Massive Attack Targets ISPs, ENISA Report appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to…
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New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance
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in SecurityNewsGoogle Cloud’s AI Protection helps discover AI inventory, secure AI assets, and manage threats with detect, investigate, and respond capabilities. The post New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/new-ai-protection-from-google-cloud-tackles-ai-risks-threats-and-compliance/
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Safe{Wallet} Confirms North Korean TraderTraitor Hackers Stole $1.5 Billion in Bybit Heist
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Tags: attack, cloud, crypto, cybersecurity, google, hacker, malicious, mandiant, north-korea, threatSafe{Wallet} has revealed that the cybersecurity incident that led to the Bybit $1.5 billion crypto heist is a “highly sophisticated, state-sponsored attack,” stating the North Korean threat actors behind the hack took steps to erase traces of the malicious activity in an effort to hamper investigation efforts.The multi-signature (multisig) platform, which has roped in Google…
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How to Install Librewolf
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in SecurityNewsWhen configured properly, Mozilla Firefox offers great privacy and security. However, achieving a higher level of privacy and security in Mozilla Firefox requires many tweaks across all levels. Some users may not be too comfortable with this and may prefer an out-of-the-box solution that isn’t Chromium dependent. Enter Librewolf – which aims to be user…
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BadBox Malware Infects 50,000+ Android Devices via 24 Apps on Google Play
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in SecurityNewsHUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence and Research team has uncovered a complex cyberattack dubbed >>BADBOX 2.0,
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BadBox malware disrupted on 500K infected Android devices
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in SecurityNewsThe BadBox Android malware botnet has been disrupted again by removing 24 malicious apps from Google Play and sinkholing communications for half a million infected devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/badbox-malware-disrupted-on-500k-infected-android-devices/
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Google Rolls Out AI Scam Detection for Android to Combat Conversational Fraud
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has announced the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scam detection features to secure Android device users and their personal information.”These features specifically target conversational scams, which can often appear initially harmless before evolving into harmful situations,” Google said. “And more phone calling scammers are using spoofing techniques to hide their real First seen on…
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Google Introduces New AI-Powered Scam Detection Features for Android
With Android Scam Detection for messages and calls, Google wants to push scam detection further than traditional spam detection First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-new-ai-scam-detection/
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U.S. CISA adds Linux kernel and VMware ESXi and Workstation flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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Tags: android, cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, google, infrastructure, kev, linux, vmware, vulnerabilityU.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Linux kernel and VMware ESXi and Workstation flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: The first issue, tracked as CVE-2024-50302, was addressed by Google with the release of the Android…