Security News > 2024 > May

Google Patches Yet Another Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability
2024-05-16 03:01

Google has rolled out fixes to address a set of nine security issues in its Chrome browser, including a new zero-day that has been exploited in the wild. Assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2024-4947,...

The critical role of IT staffing in strengthening cybersecurity
2024-05-16 03:00

Many organizations lack adequate IT staffing to combat cyber threats. A comprehensive approach to cybersecurity requires more than technical solutions. It involves the right staff with the unique...

Google fixes third actively exploited Chrome zero-day in a week
2024-05-15 22:36

​Google has released a new emergency Chrome security update to address the third zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks within a week. [...]

Google patches third exploited Chrome zero-day in a week
2024-05-15 22:36

Google has released a new emergency Chrome security update to address the third zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks within a week. Chrome updates automatically when security patches are available.

FBI takes down BreachForums ransomware website and Telegram channel
2024-05-15 22:31

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Crook brags about US Army and $75b defense biz pwnage
2024-05-15 22:30

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Android to add new anti-theft and data protection features
2024-05-15 20:10

Google is introducing multiple anti-theft and data protection features later this year, some available only for Android 15+ devices, while others will roll out to billions of devices running Android 10 and later. To protect your personal and sensitive data if your device is stolen or lost, a new AI-powered automated screen lock named Theft Detection Lock will lock the screen if it detects abrupt motions associated with theft attempts, like thieves snatching your device out of your hand.

Android 15, Google Play Protect get new anti-malware and anti-fraud features
2024-05-15 19:53

Today, Google announced new security features coming to Android 15 and Google Play Protect that will help block scams, fraud, and malware apps on users' devices. "Today, we're announcing more new fraud and scam protection features coming in Android 15 and Google Play services updates later this year to help better protect users around the world," reads a Google blog post from Dave Kleidermacher, VP Engineering, Android Security and Privacy.

Android 15, Google Play get new anti-malware and anti-fraud features
2024-05-15 19:53

Today, Google announced new security features coming to Android 15 and Google Play that will help block scams, fraud, and malware apps on users' devices. "Today, we're announcing more new fraud and scam protection features coming in Android 15 and Google Play services updates later this year to help better protect users around the world," reads a Google blog post from Dave Kleidermacher, VP Engineering, Android Security and Privacy.

Nissan North America data breach impacts over 53,000 employees
2024-05-15 19:32

Nissan North America (Nissan) suffered a data breach last year when a threat actor targeted the company's external VPN and shut down systems to receive a ransom. [...]