Facebook, Google ban fake news sources from their ad networks
Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s dismissive attitude regarding the claim that Facebook had an inappropriate impact on the US elections, the company has moved to bar sources of …
Google Safe Browsing goes after repeat offenders
Google has had enough of sites that repeatedly endanger end users, either through malware, unwanted software, phishing or other social engineering and deceptive tactics. …
Latest Windows zero-day exploited by DNC hackers
Due to Google’s public release of information about an actively exploited Windows zero-day, Microsoft was forced to offer its own view of things and more information …
Google warns of actively exploited Windows zero-day
Google has disclosed to the public the existence of a Windows zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2016-7255) that is being actively exploited in the wild. According to Neel Mehta and …
Google wants to revamp public Wi-Fi networks, but what about security?
William Shakespeare once wrote, “the eyes are the windows to your soul,” but if you ask savvy retailers, they might say it’s guest Wi-Fi. Why? New Wi-Fi systems allow them to …
Google’s smart search for security
Google made waves this week with the launch of the much-hyped messaging app Allo. The app boasts some impressive features, including embedding Google Assistant into your …
Hack a Nexus from afar, get $200,000
Google has issued a challenge to bug hunters around the world: find a vulnerability or bug chain that achieves remote code execution on multiple Android devices knowing only …
Chrome will start labeling some HTTP sites as non-secure
Slowly but relentlessly, Google is pushing website owners to deploy HTTPS – or get left behind. The latest announced push is scheduled for January 2017, when Chrome 56 …
Google Chrome users targeted by tech support scammers
Google Chrome users, beware: tech support scammers are misusing helpful browser features to impersonate Microsoft and to bombard users users with pop-ups. In the first …
Android 7.0 Nougat is out, with new security features
Google has released Android 7.0 Nougat, and the newest version of the popular mobile OS is already being rolled out to Google’s existing Nexus devices. “Today, and …
Google Duo: Simple, encrypted, video calling app
Google Duo is a simple 1-to-1 video calling app available for Android and iOS. In order to use Google Duo all you need is your phone number, no separate account is necessary. …
Android users to be warned of suspect Google account activity in real-time
Android users will soon enjoy an additional security layer that will allow them to quickly discover that their Google account might have been compromised. The feature will be …