Security News

Google Finds 20-Year-Old Microsoft Windows Vulnerability
2019-08-21 11:46

There's no indication that this vulnerability was ever used in the wild, but the code it was discovered in -- Microsoft's Text Services Framework -- has been around since Windows XP....

Google and Mozilla Block Kazakhstan’s Root CA Certificates to Prevent Spying
2019-08-21 11:03

In a move to protect its users based in Kazakhstan from government surveillance, Google and Mozilla finally today came forward and blocked Kazakhstan's government-issued root CA certificate within...

Google’s Nest webcam needs patching after flaws found
2019-08-21 11:02

The list of vulnerabilities recently discovered by researchers relate to one model, the Nest Cam IQ Indoor camera.

Google Nest Security Cam Bugs Allow Device Takeover
2019-08-19 18:31

Eight vulnerabilities would allow a range of attacker activities, including taking the Nest camera offline, sniffing out network information and device hijacking.

CloudBees and Google Cloud accelerate app development in hybrid and public cloud environments
2019-08-19 00:15

CloudBees, the enterprise DevOps leader powering the continuous economy, and Google Cloud, announced that the two companies are collaborating to deliver a modern DevOps platform based on open...

Phishing Scheme Uses Google Drive to Avoid Security: Report
2019-08-16 17:48

Emails Disguised as Messages From CEOA newly identified phishing campaign used Google Drive to help bypass some email security features as attackers attempted to target a company in the energy...

Many Users Don't Change Unsafe Passwords After Being Warned: Google
2019-08-16 13:14

Google has shared some interesting data collected by the company from users of its Password Checkup extension for Chrome. read more

Google removes option to disable Nest cams’ status light
2019-08-16 10:37

It's more of a “post-purchase middle finger” to customers than a privacy plus, say some outraged users who use the cams to catch crooks.

Energy Sector Phish Swims Past Microsoft Email Security via Google Drive
2019-08-15 18:49

The savvy technique of avoiding malicious links in the email allowed the phishing attack to reach its targets.

Google Discloses 20-Year-Old Unpatched Flaw Affecting All Versions of Windows
2019-08-13 16:18

A Google security researcher has just disclosed details of a 20-year-old unpatched high-severity vulnerability affecting all versions of Microsoft Windows, back from Windows XP to the latest...