Security News

Google makes end-to-end encrypted Gmail easy for all – even Outlook users
2025-04-01 13:00

The UK government must be thrilled Google will soon offer end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) email for all users, even those who do not use Google Workspace, and says it'll do so without imposing any...

Zero-Day Alert: Google Releases Chrome Patch for Exploit Used in Russian Espionage Attacks
2025-03-26 11:10

Google has released out-of-band fixes to address a high-severity security flaw in its Chrome browser for Windows that has been exploited in the wild as part of attacks targeting organizations in...

Google fixes exploited Chrome sandbox bypass zero-day (CVE-2025-2783)
2025-03-26 10:58

Google is in the process of rolling out Chrome v134.0.6998.178 to Windows users to fix CVE-2025-2783, a zero-day vulnerability that allowed attackers to to bypass Chrome sandbox protections. The...

Google fixes Chrome zero-day exploited in espionage campaign
2025-03-26 06:42

​Google has fixed a high-severity Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited to escape the browser's sandbox and deploy malware in espionage attacks targeting Russian organizations. [...]

Google Gemini's Astra (screen sharing) rolls out on Android for some users
2025-03-24 04:08

At MWC 2025, Google confirmed it was working on screen and video share capabilities for Gemini Live, codenamed "Project Astra". At that time, Google promised that the feature would begin rolling...

Fake Semrush ads used to steal SEO professionals’ Google accounts
2025-03-21 17:16

A new phishing campaign is targeting SEO professionals with malicious Semrush Google Ads that aim to steal their Google account credentials. [...]

Malicious ads target Semrush users to steal Google account credentials
2025-03-21 12:27

Cyber crooks are exploiting users’ interest in Semrush, a popular SEO, advertising, and market research SaaS platform, to steal their Google account credentials. The fraudulent campaign...

Google Acquires Startup Wiz for $32B to Make ‘Cybersecurity More Accessible And Simpler’
2025-03-18 19:51

Google’s agreement to buy cloud security startup Wiz will face antitrust scrutiny amid Alphabet’s ongoing legal battles.

Malicious Android 'Vapor' apps on Google Play installed 60 million times
2025-03-18 17:52

Over 300 malicious Android applications downloaded 60 million items from Google Play acted as adware or attempted to steal credentials and credit card information. [...]

Google to purchase Wiz for $32 billion in cloud security play
2025-03-18 16:00

Google has announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, a leading cloud security platform, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. [...]