All posts tagged "Google"
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173Cyber CrimeWatch out; cyber criminals are Zoom-bombing video conferences
Yesterday on HackRead.com, we covered how Zoom and other popular video communication platforms like Google Classroom were being targeted by malware phishing...
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The privacy of millions of children is exposed because of these Android apps
Despite the implementation of strict security measures, multiple malicious applications manage to infiltrate the Google Play Store, as mentioned by information security...
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Google & Microsoft launch tools to address Coronavirus outbreak
Google calls it COVID-19 risk screening and testing while Microsoft calls it Bing COVID Tracker. Coronavirus or COVID-19 needs no introduction whatsoever;...
- 2.3KData Security
Google pays $100k USD to an infosec researcher for reporting vulnerability in GCP
This is further evidence on the importance of the work of ethical hackers and vulnerability reporting platforms. Wouter ter Maat, a specialist...
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Dark Web search engine Kilos lets users find hidden marketplaces
Kilos is a search engine that’s primarily been designed for the Dark Web. It was launched in November 2019 and provides cybercriminals...
- 5.0KData Security
2 in 5 Android devices found vulnerable worldwide – That’s over a billion
Another day, another Android vulnerability – This time there are multiple though, thanks to Google for ignoring old devices. Every operating system...
- 4.9KData Security
201 million US demographic, personal records leaked online
Another day, another data breach – This time, an unknown company or individual has exposed personal and other highly sensitive data of...
- 4.5KData Security
Fake reviews & third-party apps cause 50% of threats against Android
This report does not highlight threats against iPhones. Mcafee has released its Mobile Threat Report for 2020 which analyses different sources of...
- 651Vulnerabilities
Zero-day vulnerability detected in Google Chrome
Google’s information security team has just released a security update for the Chrome browser aiming to fix three critical flaws, including a...
- 724Incidents
Google set to include WhatsApp chats in search results; conversations on this platform are not secure
WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging service worldwide and every day billions of messages protected by end-to-end encryption circulate through this...
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Page Speed Optimization Best Practices
It’s a known fact that Google uses page speed as a ranking factor. Besides, pages that load quickly have 3x lower bounce...
- 4.0KData Security
Google kicks out 600 malicious apps from Play Store
Google’s Play Store is in the news for good reason. About a week ago, we saw Google clamp down on malicious Chrome...
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How To Install Android 11 On Your Google Pixel Device Right Now?
Although a bit earlier than the usual March release, the first developer preview of Android 11 is finally here. For now, only Google...
- 4.9KData Security
500 Google Chrome extensions found to be spreading malware
These extensions were already stealing from millions of Chrome users. Recently, it has been found out that over 500 Google Chrome extensions...
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Google Uploads Mind Bending Video Ahead Of Galaxy S20 Launch
Google has posted a teaser video on its Android Instagram page that shows an unending loop of the Android logo moving inside...
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Welp – Google sent your photos & videos to strangers
It happened to Google Takeout users. For some reason, people trust Google and its due diligence to safely store their photos and...
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Man uses 99 smartphones to cause traffic jam on Google Maps
Talking about Google Maps hack; this has to be the best one so far. There’s evil. Then there’s pure evil. Few are...
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Google’s Upcoming Airdrop-like ‘Nearby Sharing’ Feature Shown In A Video
Avideo posted by XDA developers shows Google’s upcoming file sharing feature working in real life. The AirDrop-style sharing feature is named Nearby...
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New sextortion scam claims to record you with hacked Google Nest cam
Researchers at the email cybersecurity firm Mimecast have identified a brand new sextortion campaign, which is somewhat unconventional. Unlike the typical scams...
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Google Algorithm Updates vs SEO Strategies
If you’re even remotely interested in the world of digital marketing, you’re probably well aware that this is the battle of the...
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Chrome Will Stop Using User Agent Strings To Improve Privacy
In a surprising move, Google has decided to discontinue the usage of the user agent strings in the Chrome web browser over...
