Security News

Google Warns DoubleClick Customers of XSS Flaws
2017-12-21 19:44

Google has warned DoubleClick customers that some of the files provided by third-party vendors through its advertising platform can introduce cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. read more

Google Play Boots 3 Fake Bitcoin Wallet Apps
2017-12-21 18:34

Google moved quickly to kick three fake bitcoin wallet apps from its Google Play marketplace after researchers discovered them earlier this month.

Fake Bitcoin Wallet Apps Removed from Google Play
2017-12-21 13:52

Three fake Bitcoin applications were recently removed from Google Play after security researchers discovered they were tricking users into sending funds to their developers, mobile security firm...

Google Researcher Finds Critical Flaw in Keeper Password Manager
2017-12-18 07:00

Google Project Zero researcher Tavis Ormandy recently discovered that the Keeper password manager had been affected by a critical flaw similar to one he identified just over one year ago in the...

Google Details How It Protects Data Within Its Infrastructure
2017-12-14 19:17

Google has decided to share detailed information on how it protects service-to-service communications within its infrastructure at the application layer and the the system it uses for data...

Password Stealing Apps With Over A Million Downloads Found On Google Play Store
2017-12-13 11:03

Even after so many efforts by Google like launching bug bounty program and preventing apps from using Android accessibility services, malicious applications somehow manage to get into Play Store...

Millions Impacted by Credential-Stealers in Google Play
2017-12-12 17:58

During October and November 2017, Kaspersky Lab researchers discovered 85 applications in Google Play that were designed to steal credentials for Russian social network VK.com. One of the...

Google Researcher Releases iOS 11 Jailbreak Exploit
2017-12-12 08:11

Google Project Zero researcher Ian Beer has released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that could pave the way for the first iOS 11 jailbreak. read more

Google Researcher Releases iOS Exploit—Could Enable iOS 11 Jailbreak
2017-12-12 07:48

As promised last week, Google's Project Zero researcher Ian Beer now publicly disclosed an exploit that works on almost all 64-bit Apple devices running iOS 11.1.2 or earlier, which can be used to...

Google May Allow Innovative Use of Android Accessibility Service
2017-12-11 14:18

After getting complaints from many developers, Google is evaluating whether it should continue allowing Android applications to use accessibility services for purposes other than assisting people...