Security News

Google sounds the alarm over Android flaw being exploited in the wild, possibly by NSO
2019-10-04 21:07

Pixel, S-Series, Moto Z3 among vulnerable gear Google is warning owners of some popular Android devices to keep a close eye on their gear following the release of an exploit for an unpatched flaw.…

Google Warns of Android Zero-Day Bug Under Active Attack
2019-10-04 16:20

Flaw impacts 18 Android models including Google’s flagship Pixel handset as well as phones made by Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi.

Google brings Incognito mode to Maps
2019-10-04 10:14

It's good, but also a perfect opportunity for us to remember that Incognito mode doesn't translate to "I'm invisible!"

Google’s Password Manager now checks for breached credentials
2019-10-03 11:56

Google has taken the next step in its strategy to secure users' passwords. The search giant has taken a password-checking feature released in February as an extension to its Chrome browser and...

Google Maps gets Incognito fig leaf: We'll give you vague peace of mind if you hold off those privacy laws
2019-10-02 22:43

Location data is likely to remain accessible to web ads giant, network service providers, apps After last year acknowledging that Google Maps stores location data even when told not to, the...

Google Expands Use of Password Checkup Tool, Unveils New Privacy Features
2019-10-02 15:16

Google on Wednesday announced that its Password Checkup tool has been added to the Account password manager, and the company has unveiled some new security and privacy features for YouTube, Maps...

Google Adds Password Checkup Feature to Chrome Browser
2019-10-02 14:56

Google's new password checkup tool joins other similar services including Have I Been Pwned and Mozilla's Firefox Monitor.

Google adds Password Checkup feature to Google Accounts, Chrome
2019-10-02 12:43

The popularity of Google’s Password Checkup Chrome extension has spurred the company to build the technology into Google Account’s Password Manager and the Chrome browser. Unlike the Chrome...

Google: Most people still have terrible password habits
2019-10-02 11:00

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month by turning on two-factor authentication and replacing your "fido123" password.

Google Play Malicious Apps Racked Up 335M+ Installs in September
2019-10-01 14:57

A total of 172 malicious apps were detected on Google Play in September, with more than 330 million installations.