17 Oct SpyNote Android malware spreads via fake volcano eruption alerts Android malware ‘SpyNote’ was seen in an Italy-focused campaign that uses a phony ‘IT-alert’ public alert service website to infect visitors. […]
03 Oct Google to bolster phishing and malware delivery defenses in 2024 Google will introduce new sender guidelines in February to bolster email security against phishing and malware delivery by mandating bulk senders to authenticate their emails and adhere to stricter spam thresholds […]
03 Oct Android October security update fixes zero-days exploited in attacks Google has released the October 2023 security updates for Android, addressing 54 unique vulnerabilities, including two known to be actively exploited. […]
27 Sep Google fixes fifth actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2023 Google has patched the fifth Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks since the start of the year in emergency security updates released today. […]
25 Sep Google is retiring its Gmail Basic HTML view in January 2024 Google is notifying Gmail users that the webmail’s Basic HTML view will be deprecated in January 2024, and users will require modern browsers to continue using the service. […]
22 Sep Recently patched Apple, Chrome zero-days exploited in spyware attacks Security researchers with the Citizen Lab and Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) revealed today that three zero-days patched by Apple on Thursday were abused as part of an exploit chain to install Cytrox’s Predator spyware. […]
16 Sep Google Chrome tests Microsoft Edge-like Read Aloud feature Google Chrome is set to enhance its user experience on the desktop by adding a “read aloud” function, currently available for testing in the Canary version. While its initial rollout might seem basic, it gets the job done. […]
15 Sep Retool blames breach on Google Authenticator MFA cloud sync feature Software company Retool says the accounts of 27 cloud customers were compromised following a targeted and multi-stage social engineering attack. […]
15 Sep Google extends security update support for Chromebooks to 10 years Google has announced the Auto Update Expiration (AUE) date will be extended from 5 years to 10 for all Chromebooks, guaranteeing a decade of monthly security updates. […]
15 Sep Google pays $93M to settle Android tracking lawsuit in California California’s Attorney General announced today that Google will pay $93 million to settle a privacy lawsuit alleging it violated the U.S. state’s consumer protection laws. […]