Security News

Will Google's Titan security keys revolutionize account security?
2018-08-30 08:00

Google wants its Titan security keys to be the new standard in two-factor authentication. Find out how to get and use a Titan security key.

Google's Titan security keys: What you need to know
2018-08-30 08:00

Here's a quick rundown of how Google's Titan security keys work and how business users can get them.

WhatsApp warns that Google Drive backups are not encrypted
2018-08-29 15:05

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has recently announced that, starting on November 12, 2018, Android users will be able to store their WhatsApp backups on Google Drive without the backup being counted...

Google created “unnecessary risk” for Fortnite users, claims Epic boss
2018-08-29 11:34

Google disclosed the bug "in order to score cheap PR points", said Epic CEO and founder Tim Sweeney,

Fortnite CEO slams Google for revealing security hole early
2018-08-27 19:31

Normal policy or punishment for stepping outside Google walled garden? The CEO of Epic Games, maker of smash-hit shoot-em-up Fortnite, has savaged Google for disclosing a security hole in his software.…

Google Tells Toomey Hackers Tried to Infiltrate Staff Email
2018-08-27 10:01

Google has alerted U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey's office that hackers with ties to a "nation-state" sent phishing emails to old campaign email accounts, a spokesman for the Pennsylvania Republican said...

Following Facebook and Twitter, Google Targets Iranian Influence Operation
2018-08-24 21:06

The news comes as President Trump tweets opposition to take-down efforts by the tech giants.

Google removes 39 YouTube channels linked to Iranian influence operations
2018-08-24 18:31

Google has identified and removed 39 YouTube channels, six blogs on Blogger and thirteen Google+ accounts linked to IRIB, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, which were leveraged in...

Google Suspends YouTube Accounts, Content Linked to Iran
2018-08-24 12:02

'State-Sponsored' Phishing Activity Alert Follows Facebook and Twitter WarningsGoogle has suspended multiple YouTube channels and videos, as well as blogs, after tying them to phishing attacks and...

Google Blocks Accounts in 'Influence Operation' Linked to Iran
2018-08-24 02:11

Google said Thursday it blocked YouTube channels and other accounts over a misinformation campaign linked to Iran, on the heels of similar moves by Facebook and Twitter. read more