News in the Google category

Google: Android patch gap makes n-days as dangerous as zero-days

Google has published its annual 0-day vulnerability report, presenting in-the-wild exploitation stats from 2022 and highlighting a long-standing problem in the Android platform that elevates the value and use of disclosed flaws for extended periods.
- Bill Toulas
- July 30, 2023
- 10:16 AM
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Browser developers push back on Google's “web DRM” WEI API

Google's plans to introduce the Web Environment Integrity (WEI) API on Chrome has been met with fierce backlash from internet software developers, drawing criticism for limiting user freedom and undermining the core principles of the open web.
- Bill Toulas
- July 29, 2023
- 10:11 AM
- 4
New Android malware uses OCR to steal credentials from images

Two new Android malware families named 'CherryBlos' and 'FakeTrade' were discovered on Google Play, aiming to steal cryptocurrency credentials and funds or conduct scams.
- Bill Toulas
- July 28, 2023
- 11:31 AM
- 0
Google Chrome to offer 'Link Previews' when hovering over links

Google is set to improve Chrome by introducing a new "Link Preview" feature. This feature, currently in development for desktop use, could significantly change how users interact with web content.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 25, 2023
- 05:49 PM
- 2
Google Play will enforce business checks to curb malware submissions

Google is fighting back against the constant invasion of malware on Google Play by requiring all new developer accounts registering as an organization to provide a valid D-U-N-S number before submitting apps.
- Bill Toulas
- July 13, 2023
- 03:20 PM
- 12
Chrome's big design refresh uses Microsoft Mica effect in custom themes

Google is working on a significant design overhaul for Chrome across Windows, Mac, and Chromebook platforms. Named Chrome's Material You-based, the project is close to roll out and is set to introduce a series of fresh aesthetic changes that significantly alter the browser's interface.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 09, 2023
- 10:47 AM
- 1
Android July security updates fix three actively exploited bugs

Google has released the monthly security updates for Android operating system, which comes with fixes for 46 vulnerabilities. Three of the issues are likely actively exploited in the wild.
- Bill Toulas
- July 06, 2023
- 05:44 AM
- 0
Google Analytics data transfer to U.S. brings $1 million fine to Swedish firms

The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten - IMY) has fined two companies with 12.3 million SEK (€1 million/$1.1 million) for using Google Analytics and warned two others about the same practice.
- Bill Toulas
- July 04, 2023
- 11:19 AM
- 0
Anatsa Android trojan now steals banking info from users in US, UK

A new mobile malware campaign since March 2023 pushes the Android banking trojan 'Anatsa' to online banking customers in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Bill Toulas
- June 26, 2023
- 01:21 PM
- 1
Google targets fake business reviews network in new lawsuit

Google has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Ethan QiQi Hu and his company, Rafadigital, accusing him of creating 350 fraudulent Business Profiles and 14,000 fake reviews for an alleged business verification service for Google services.
- Bill Toulas
- June 16, 2023
- 02:26 PM
- 0
Android GravityRAT malware now steals your WhatsApp backups

A new Android malware campaign spreading the latest version of GravityRAT has been underway since August 2022, infecting mobile devices with a trojanized chat app named 'BingeChat,' which attempts to steal data from victims' devices.
- Bill Toulas
- June 15, 2023
- 12:10 PM
- 0
New ‘Shampoo’ Chromeloader malware pushed via fake warez sites

A new ChromeLoader campaign is underway, infecting visitors of warez and pirated movie sites with a new variant of the search hijacker and adware browser extension named Shampoo.
- Bill Toulas
- June 14, 2023
- 01:56 PM
- 0
Google Chrome password manager gets new safeguards for your credentials

Google Chrome is getting new security-enhancing features for the built-in Password Manager, making it easier for users to manage their passwords and stay safe from account hijacking attacks.
- Bill Toulas
- June 08, 2023
- 12:00 PM
- 0
Over 60,000 Android apps secretly installed adware for past six months

Over 60,000 Android apps disguised as legitimate applications have been quietly installing adware on mobile devices while remaining undetected for the past six months.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 06, 2023
- 03:10 PM
- 2
Android security update fixes Mali GPU bug exploited as zero-day

Google has released the monthly security update for the Android platform, adding fixes for 56 vulnerabilities, five of them with a critical severity rating and one exploited since at least last December.
- Bill Toulas
- June 06, 2023
- 09:19 AM
- 0
Google fixes new Chrome zero-day flaw with exploit in the wild

Google has released a security update for Chrome web browser to address the third zero-day vulnerability that hackers exploited this year.
- Bill Toulas
- June 06, 2023
- 07:27 AM
- 0
SpinOk Android malware found in more apps with 30 million installs

The SpinOk malware was found in a new batch of Android apps on Google Play, reportedly installed an additional 30 million times.
- Bill Toulas
- June 05, 2023
- 12:50 PM
- 1
Malicious Chrome extensions with 75M installs removed from Web Store

Google has removed from the Chrome Web Store 32 malicious extensions that could alter search results and push spam or unwanted ads. Collectively, they come with a download count of 75 million.
- Bill Toulas
- June 02, 2023
- 09:19 AM
- 5
Google triples rewards for Chrome sandbox escape chain exploits

Google announced today that bug bounty hunters who report sandbox escape chain exploits targeting its Chrome web browser are now eligible for triple the standard reward until December 1st, 2023.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- June 01, 2023
- 12:00 PM
- 0
Android apps with spyware installed 421 million times from Google Play

A new Android malware distributed as an advertisement SDK has been discovered in multiple apps, many previously on Google Play and collectively downloaded over 400 million times.
- Bill Toulas
- May 30, 2023
- 10:38 AM
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