Security News

Google logins make JavaScript mandatory, Huawei China spy shock, Mac malware, Iran gets new Stuxnet, and more
2018-11-03 13:07

Plus, SystemD gets system de-bugged, again Roundup This week there were Hacked Home Hubs, buggered BBC Bits, and PortSmash privilege punch-ups.…

30 spies dead after Iran cracked CIA comms network with, er, Google search – new claim
2018-11-02 22:05

Uncle Sam's snoops got sloppy with online chat, it seems Iran managed to infiltrate the communications network of CIA agents who left their secret websites, used to exchange messages with...

Google’s stealthy sign-in sentry can pick up pilfered passwords
2018-11-02 12:24

The search giant's secret sauce can see when somebody's using your stolen password.

Google won't let you sign in if you disabled JavaScript in your browser
2018-11-01 14:51

Google announces for new security features to protect Google accounts.

Google Boosts Account Security With New Tools, Protections
2018-11-01 09:18

Google on Wednesday announced several new tools and protection mechanisms designed to help users secure their accounts and recover them in case they have been compromised. read more

This one weird trick turns your Google Home Hub into a doorstop
2018-10-31 22:34

Secret API leaves door open for remote commands via Wi-Fi A security researcher says an undocumented API is responsible for a vulnerability that can crash the Google Home Hub assistant.…

Google’s stealthy reCAPTCHA v3 detects humans – no questions asked
2018-10-31 11:52

After 20 years of waiting you'll no longer feel your will to live drain away as you solve tedious visual puzzles. Maybe.

Google Project Zero-es in on Google project
2018-10-31 11:30

Horn gouges hole in host for Docker guest breakout Google's gVisor sandboxed kernel had a bug that would allow an attacker to escape their container and overwrite files in the host filesystem –...

Google Updates reCAPTCHA: No More Boxes to Check
2018-10-30 15:47

Puzzles and check-boxes have been replaced with in-the-background behavioral analysis.

Google Launches reCAPTCHA v3
2018-10-30 07:01

Google on Monday announced the launch of reCAPTCHA v3, which aims to improve user experience by removing the need for challenges. read more