Google wipes out 602 million scam ads with Gemini on duty
Google claims that its security teams work around the clock using its Gemini AI models to detect and stop harmful ads. “Bad actors are using generative AI to create …
Android 17 Beta 4 arrives with post-quantum cryptography and new memory limits
Google shipped Android 17 Beta 4 on April 16, marking the last scheduled beta in the Android 17 release cycle. The build targets app compatibility testing and platform …
Google Play is changing how Android apps access your contacts and location
Google’s new set of Google Play policy updates and account transfer feature strengthen user privacy and protect businesses from fraud. Google is also expanding features for …
Google to penalize sites that hijack the back button
Google is broadening its spam policies to crack down on “back button hijacking,” a deceptive practice where websites interfere with browser navigation, blocking …
Google makes it harder to exploit Pixel 10 modem firmware
Google is working to improve the security of Pixel phones by focusing on the cellular baseband modem, a part of the device that handles communication with mobile networks and …
Gmail’s end-to-end encryption comes to mobile, no extra apps required
Google has expanded Gmail client-side encryption to Android and iOS devices, allowing users to engage with their organization’s most sensitive data on mobile devices while …
April 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: Spring-cleaning of a preview
I just blinked and the first quarter of the year is GONE. Where does the time go? I looked back at my article from last month where I touched on the use of AI and some of the …
Google study finds LLMs are embedded at every stage of abuse detection
Online platforms are running large language models at every stage of LLM content moderation, from generating training data to auditing their own systems for bias. Researchers …
Crypto industry may be running out of time to prepare for quantum attacks
Google’s latest research suggests the cryptocurrency industry may have less time than expected to prepare for quantum computing. In a whitepaper, Google examines risks to …
Android developers just got a new verification layer
To help prevent malicious actors from spreading harmful apps while hiding behind anonymity, Google is rolling out developer verification to all Android developers. The company …
Google Drive now detects ransomware and helps restore affected files
To help organizations minimize the impact of malware attacks on personal computers, Google launched ransomware detection and file restoration in beta in September 2025. These …
Android 17 tweaks location privacy with one-time access
Google introduced a suite of location privacy features in Android 17 Beta 3 to give users more control and provide developers with tools for data minimization and product …
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