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Threat actors abuse Google AMP for evasive phishing attacks

Security researchers are warning of increased phishing activity that abuses Google Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) to bypass email security measures and get to inboxes of enterprise employees. […]

31 Jul

Hackers steal Signal, WhatsApp user data with fake Android chat app

Hackers are using a fake Android app named ‘SafeChat’ to infect devices with spyware malware that steals call logs, texts, and GPS locations from phones. […]

31 Jul

Google warns again it will start deleting inactive accounts in December

In emails sent over the weekend, Google warned customers again that it would start deleting inactive accounts on December 1st, 2023. […]

30 Jul

Google: Android patch gap makes n-days as dangerous as zero-days

Google has published its annual 0-day vulnerability report, presenting in-the-wild exploitation stats from 2022 and highlighting a long-standing problem in the Android platform that elevates the value and use of disclosed flaws for extended periods. […]

29 Jul

Browser developers push back on Google’s “web DRM” WEI API

Google’s plans to introduce the Web Environment Integrity (WEI) API on Chrome has been met with fierce backlash from internet software developers, drawing criticism for limiting user freedom and undermining the core principles of the open web. […]

28 Jul

New Android malware uses OCR to steal credentials from images

Two new Android malware families named ‘CherryBlos’ and ‘FakeTrade’ were discovered on Google Play, aiming to steal cryptocurrency credentials and funds or conduct scams. […]

25 Jul

Google Chrome to offer ‘Link Previews’ when hovering over links

Google is set to improve Chrome by introducing a new “Link Preview” feature. This feature, currently in development for desktop use, could significantly change how users interact with web content. […]

13 Jul

Google Play will enforce business checks to curb malware submissions

Google is fighting back against the constant invasion of malware on Google Play by requiring all new developer accounts registering as an organization to provide a valid D-U-N-S number before submitting apps. […]

09 Jul

Chrome’s big design refresh uses Microsoft Mica effect in custom themes

Google is working on a significant design overhaul for Chrome across Windows, Mac, and Chromebook platforms. Named Chrome’s Material You-based, the project is close to roll out and is set to introduce a series of fresh aesthetic changes that significantly alter the browser’s interface. […]

04 Jul

Google Analytics data transfer to U.S. brings $1 million fine to Swedish firms

The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten – IMY) has fined two companies with 12.3 million SEK (€1 million/$1.1 million) for using Google Analytics and warned two others about the same practice. […]

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