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How to Investigate ChatGPT activity in Google Workspace
2024-09-17 12:00

Since launching ChatGPT in 2022, OpenAI has defied expectations with a steady stream of product announcements and enhancements. One such announcement came on May 16, 2024, and for most consumers,...

Google Fixes GCP Composer Flaw That Could've Led to Remote Code Execution
2024-09-16 13:07

A now-patched critical security flaw impacting Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Composer could have been exploited to achieve remote code execution on cloud servers by means of a supply chain attack...

Malware locks browser in kiosk mode to steal Google credentials
2024-09-14 14:09

A malware campaign uses the unusual method of locking users in their browser's kiosk mode to annoy them into entering their Google credentials, which are then stolen by information-stealing malware. [...]

Google Cloud Strengthens Backup Service With Untouchable Vaults
2024-09-12 17:09

The backup and data recovery service adds an extra layer of protection in case a business encounters an attack or another major problem with Google Cloud storage.

Google Chrome gets a mind of its own for some security fixes
2024-09-12 16:00

Browser becomes more proactive about trimming unneeded permissions and deceptive notifications Google has enhanced Chrome's Safety Check so that it can make some security decisions on the user's behalf.…

EU kicks off an inquiry into Google's AI model
2024-09-12 12:15

Privacy regulator taking a closer look at data privacy and PaLM 2 The European Union's key regulator for data privacy, Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC), has launched a cross-border...

Ireland's Watchdog Launches Inquiry into Google's AI Data Practices in Europe
2024-09-12 10:32

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced that it has commenced a "Cross-Border statutory inquiry" into Google's foundational artificial intelligence (AI) model to determine whether...

Google says replacing C/C++ in firmware with Rust is easy
2024-09-06 21:44

Not so much when trying to convert coding veterans Google recently rewrote the firmware for protected virtual machines in its Android Virtualization Framework using the Rust programming language...

Google backports fix for Pixel EoP flaw to other Android devices
2024-09-04 15:16

Google has released the September 2024 Android security updates to fix 34 vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-32896, an actively exploited elevation of privilege flaw that was previously fixed on...

Google Removing Poor-Quality Android Apps From Play Store to Boost Engagement
2024-09-03 14:24

Included in the purge are static apps, those with limited functionality and content, and apps that crash, freeze, and don’t offer an “engaging user experience,’’ the company said.