Google is tightening its privacy practices that could make it harder for apps on Android phones and tablets to track users who have opted out of receiving personalized interest-based ads. The change will go into effect sometime in late 2021. The development, which mirrors Apple's move to enable iPhone and iPad users to opt-out of ad tracking, was first reported by the Financial … [Read more...] about Google to Let Android Users Opt-Out to Stop Ads From Tracking Them
Malvertising Campaign On Google Distributed Trojanized AnyDesk Installer
Cybersecurity researchers on Wednesday publicized the disruption of a "clever" malvertising network targeting AnyDesk that delivered a weaponized installer of the remote desktop software via rogue Google ads that appeared in the search engine results pages. The campaign, which is believed to have begun as early as April 21, 2021, involves a malicious file that masquerades as a … [Read more...] about Malvertising Campaign On Google Distributed Trojanized AnyDesk Installer
Google Chrome update patches CVE-2021-21193 vulnerability
Google Chrome urgently requires an update to patch a severe vulnerability. You may be tired of updating Chrome (the latest urgent update was just last month), but it’s that time again, and with good reason: Cybercriminals have already exploited this vulnerability. What is CVE-2021-21193? On March 12, Google released stable build 89.0.4389.90 for Chrome, patching five … [Read more...] about Google Chrome update patches CVE-2021-21193 vulnerability
Another Google Chrome 0-Day Bug Found Actively Exploited In-the-Wild
Google has addressed yet another actively exploited zero-day in Chrome browser, marking the second such fix released by the company within a month. The browser maker on Friday shipped 89.0.4389.90 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, which is expected to be rolling out over the coming days/weeks to all users. While the update contains a total of five security fixes, the most important … [Read more...] about Another Google Chrome 0-Day Bug Found Actively Exploited In-the-Wild
9 Android Apps On Google Play Caught Distributing AlienBot Banker and MRAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malware dropper contained in as many as 9 Android apps distributed via Google Play Store that deploys a second stage malware capable of gaining intrusive access to the financial accounts of victims as well as full control of their devices. "This dropper, dubbed Clast82, utilizes a series of techniques to avoid detection by Google … [Read more...] about 9 Android Apps On Google Play Caught Distributing AlienBot Banker and MRAT Malware
Google Cloud Certifications — Get Prep Courses and Practice Tests at 95% Discount
As cloud computing continues to grow, Google Cloud is quickly becoming one of the most popular solutions. However, relatively few engineers know this platform well. This leaves the door open for aspiring IT professionals who take the official exams. The Google Cloud Certifications Practice Tests + Courses Bundle helps you get certified faster, with 43 hours of video content … [Read more...] about Google Cloud Certifications — Get Prep Courses and Practice Tests at 95% Discount
Google Will Use ‘FLoC’ for Ad Targeting Once 3rd-Party Cookies Are Dead
Signaling a major shift to its ads-driven business model, Google on Wednesday unequivocally stated it would not build alternate identifiers or tools to track users across multiple websites once it begins phasing out third-party tracking cookies from its Chrome browser by early 2022. "Instead, our web products will be powered by privacy-preserving APIs which prevent individual … [Read more...] about Google Will Use ‘FLoC’ for Ad Targeting Once 3rd-Party Cookies Are Dead
Why you should to update Google Chrome to version 88.0.4324.150 immediately
Researchers have found a critical vulnerability, CVE-2021-21148, in Google Chrome. We recommend addressing it as soon as possible because cybercriminals are already exploiting it. Browser versions for major desktop operating systems (Windows, MacOS, and Linux) are all vulnerable. Here’s what’s going on, and how to update your browser. Why CVE-2021-21148 is dangerous The … [Read more...] about Why you should to update Google Chrome to version 88.0.4324.150 immediately
Google uncovers new iOS security feature Apple quietly added after zero-day attacks
Google Project Zero on Thursday disclosed details of a new security mechanism that Apple quietly added to iOS 14 as a countermeasure to prevent attacks that were recently found to leverage zero-days in its messaging app. Dubbed "BlastDoor," the improved sandbox system for iMessage data was disclosed by Samuel Groß, a security researcher with Project Zero, a team of security … [Read more...] about Google uncovers new iOS security feature Apple quietly added after zero-day attacks
New Attack Could Let Hackers Clone Your Google Titan 2FA Security Keys
Hardware security keys—such as those from Google and Yubico—are considered the most secure means to protect accounts from phishing and takeover attacks. But a new research published on Thursday demonstrates how an adversary in possession of such a two-factor authentication (2FA) device can clone it by exploiting an electromagnetic side-channel in the chip embedded in it. The … [Read more...] about New Attack Could Let Hackers Clone Your Google Titan 2FA Security Keys