Google Pixel 6 Pro The Android 15 update is causing unexpected bricking of Google Pixel 6 devices — leaving them unusable. Millions of Pixel users have already upgraded to Android 15, the latest version of Google’s mobile OS. However, the… Article Source https://petapixel.com/2024/10/24/faulty-android-15-update-bricks-some-users-phones-dead-unusable-google-pixel-6-devices/
A nasty bug in Samsung’s mobile chips is being exploited by miscreants as part of an exploit chain to escalate privileges and then remotely execute arbitrary code, according to Google security researchers. The use-after-free vulnerability is… Article Source https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/24/samsung_phone_eop_attacks/
Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs has recently found information about a new type of malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called ‘ManticoraLoader’ in some underground forums. Since August 8, 2024, on forums and Telegram, this MaaS service has been… Article Source https://gbhackers.com/manticoraloader-malware-attacking-citrix-users/
Google introduces major Messages security shakeup SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The secure messaging market has never been a hotter potato than it is right now, and Google has never really been considered one of the leading players in… Article Source https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/10/23/new-security-shakeup-for-1-billion-users-of-google-messages-confirmed/
An analysis of widely used mobile apps offered on Google Play and the Apple App Store has found hardcoded and unencrypted cloud service credentials, exposing millions of users to major security problems. The problem stems from lazy coding, Article Source https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/23/android_ios_security/
Google’s new message for 3 billion Chrome users. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images There is a browser war underway. Google’s dominance with its market-leading Chrome may appear insurmountable, but all could change if the threatened DOJ… Article Source https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/10/18/new-google-chrome-warning-for-2-billion-microsoft-windows-10-windows-11-users/
Google Chrome has started to remove ad blockers that don’t support its new Manifest V3 initiative, … [+] angering some users of the privacy preserving technology. Photothek via Getty Images Google Chrome has started to remove ad blockers that… Article Source https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2024/10/17/google-chrome-users-just-got-another-new-reason-to-switch/
Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images If you’re a Gmail user (there are nearly 2 billion of us), you’ll want to be aware of a new “super realistic AI scam.” In a recent blog post, Microsoft solutions consultant Sam Mitrovic shared how he… Article Source https://www.zdnet.com/article/hackers-are-targeting-billions-of-gmail-users-with-a-realistic-ai-scam-how-you-can-stay-safe/
Security experts are warning that AI-driven phishing attempts and scams targeting Gmail accounts are getting harder to detect and much more sophisticated. The attempts can include fake notifications from real Google addresses, convincing phone… Article Source https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/security-experts-warn-gmail-users-of-more-sophisticated-ai-hacks/
X users speculate about a data breach at Cisco Systems (CSCO) StreetInsider.com Article Source https://www.streetinsider.com/Rumors/X users speculate about a data breach at Cisco Systems (CSCO)/23832459.html