Security News

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.

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.

Google Launches AI-Powered Theft and Data Protection Features for Android Devices
2024-05-15 17:00

Google has announced a slew of privacy and security features in Android, including a suite of advanced protection features to help secure users' devices and data in the event of a theft. These...

Apple and Google add alerts for unknown Bluetooth trackers to iOS, Android
2024-05-14 15:07

On Monday, Apple and Google jointly announced a new privacy feature that warns Android and iOS users when an unknown Bluetooth tracking device travels with them. Named Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers, the new feature started rolling out yesterday on Apple devices as part of iOS 17.5 and to Google users on Android 6.0+ devices.

Google, Apple gear to raise tracking tag stalker alarm
2024-05-14 13:30

Your profile can be used to present content that appears more relevant based on your possible interests, such as by adapting the order in which content is shown to you, so that it is even easier for you to find content that matches your interests. Content presented to you on this service can be based on your content personalisation profiles, which can reflect your activity on this or other services, possible interests and personal aspects.

Google Chrome emergency update fixes 6th zero-day exploited in 2024
2024-05-14 08:10

Google has released emergency security updates for the Chrome browser to address a high-severity zero-day vulnerability tagged as exploited in attacks. Chrome updates automatically when a security update is available, but users can confirm they're running the latest version by going to Settings > About Chrome, letting the update finish, and then clicking on the 'Relaunch' button to apply it.

Apple and Google Launch Cross-Platform Feature to Detect Unwanted Bluetooth Tracking Devices
2024-05-14 05:16

Apple and Google on Monday officially announced the rollout of a new feature that notifies users across both iOS and Android if a Bluetooth tracking device is being used to stealthily keep tabs on...

FIN7 Hacker Group Leverages Malicious Google Ads to Deliver NetSupport RAT
2024-05-11 07:29

The financially motivated threat actor known as FIN7 has been observed leveraging malicious Google ads spoofing legitimate brands as a means to deliver MSIX installers that culminate in the...