Security News

Google Timeline location purge causes collateral damage
2024-12-13 21:08

Privacy measure leaves some mourning lost memories A year ago, Google announced plans to save people's Location History, which it now calls Timeline, locally on devices rather than on its servers.…

Google Launches Gemini 2.0 with Autonomous Tool Linking
2024-12-12 20:25

Gemini 2.0 Flash is available now, with other model sizes coming in January. It adds multilingual voice output, image output, and some trendy “agentic” capabilities.

Outdated Google Workspace Sync blocks Windows 11 24H2 upgrades
2024-12-09 18:34

Microsoft now blocks the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with outdated Google Workspace Sync installs because they're causing Outlook launch issues. [...]

Google Chrome’s AI feature lets you quickly check website trustworthiness
2024-12-02 10:46

Google Chrome's upcoming feature uses AI to provide a summary of reviews from independent websites about the store or website you're visiting. [...]

8 Million Android Users Hit by SpyLoan Malware in Loan Apps on Google Play
2024-12-02 09:46

Over a dozen malicious Android apps identified on the Google Play Store that have been collectively downloaded over 8 million times contain malware known as SpyLoan, according to new findings from...

SpyLoan Android malware on Google play installed 8 million times
2024-11-30 15:11

A new set of 15 SpyLoan apps with over 8 million installs was discovered on Google Play, targeting primarily users from South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. [...]

Google's New Restore Credentials Tool Simplifies App Login After Android Migration
2024-11-25 14:22

Google has introduced a new feature called Restore Credentials to help users restore their account access to third-party apps securely after migrating to a new Android device. Part of Android's...

Google blocked 1,000-plus pro-China fake news websites from its search results
2024-11-25 06:29

Beijing's propaganda buddies aren't just using social media Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has blocked a network China-related firms from its search results for operating fake news services...

Google Exposes GLASSBRIDGE: A Pro-China Influence Network of Fake News Sites
2024-11-23 12:10

Government agencies and non-governmental organizations in the United States have become the target of a nascent China state threat actor known as Storm-2077. The adversary, believed to be active...

Unlocking Google Workspace Security: Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Data?
2024-11-22 11:30

Google Workspace has quickly become the productivity backbone for businesses worldwide, offering an all-in-one suite with email, cloud storage and collaboration tools. This single-platform...