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Vanir: Open-source security patch validation for Android

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Vanir: Open-source security patch validation for Android 2024-12-18 at 06:34 By Help Net Security Google’s open-source tool Vanir enables Android developers to quickly scan custom platform code for missing or applicable security patches. By automating patch validation, Vanir helps OEMs deliver critical security updates faster, enhancing the security of the Android ecosystem. Vanir uses source-code-based […]

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Serbian government used Cellebrite to unlock phones, install spyware

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Serbian government used Cellebrite to unlock phones, install spyware 2024-12-16 at 20:19 By Zeljka Zorz Serbian police and intelligence officers used Cellebrite forensic extraction software to unlock journalists’ and activists’ phones and install previously unknown Android spyware called NoviSpy, a new Amnesty International report claims. The unlocking was made possible through exploitation of a zero-day

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Apple fixes 2 zero-days exploited to breach macOS systems (CVE-2024-44309, CVE-2024-44308)

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Apple fixes 2 zero-days exploited to breach macOS systems (CVE-2024-44309, CVE-2024-44308) 2024-11-20 at 12:50 By Zeljka Zorz Apple has released emergency security updates for macOS Sequoia that fix two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-44309, CVE-2024-44308) that “may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems”. About CVE-2024-44309 and CVE-2024-44308 CVE-2024-44309 affects WebKit, the browser engine used in

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Google report shows CISOs must embrace change to stay secure

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Google report shows CISOs must embrace change to stay secure 2024-11-19 at 06:03 By Mirko Zorz Google’s latest report, conducted in partnership with Hypothesis Group, reveals a stark reality for organizations: incremental security measures are no longer sufficient. The study, involving over 2,000 decision-makers across the US, UK, India, and Brazil, paints a picture of

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Google launches on-device AI to alert Android users of scam calls in real-time

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Google launches on-device AI to alert Android users of scam calls in real-time 2024-11-14 at 15:04 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google has announced new security features for Android that provide real-time protection against scams and harmful apps. These features, powered by advanced on-device AI, enhance user safety without compromising privacy. These new security features are available

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Google Cloud Cybersecurity Forecast 2025: AI, geopolitics, and cybercrime take centre stage

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Google Cloud Cybersecurity Forecast 2025: AI, geopolitics, and cybercrime take centre stage 2024-11-14 at 08:04 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google Cloud unveiled its Cybersecurity Forecast for 2025, offering a detailed analysis of the emerging threat landscape and key security trends that organizations worldwide should prepare for. The report delivers insights into the tactics of cyber adversaries,

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November 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: New servers arrive early

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November 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: New servers arrive early 2024-11-11 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Microsoft followed their October precedent set with Windows 11 24H2 and announced Microsoft Server 2025 on the first of November. We were expecting the official announcement at Microsoft Ignite near the end of the month, but with the early

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Google Fixes Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Latest Android Security Update

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Google Fixes Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Latest Android Security Update 2024-11-06 at 18:07 By daksh sharma Overview In its latest security bulletin, Google has patched two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Android, marking a crucial step toward protecting users from likely spyware attacks.` The November update addresses a total of 51 vulnerabilities, including a critical

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Google on scaling differential privacy across nearly three billion devices

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Google on scaling differential privacy across nearly three billion devices 2024-10-31 at 15:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Miguel Guevara, Product Manager, Privacy Safety and Security at Google, discusses the complexities involved in scaling differential privacy technology across large systems. He emphasizes the need to develop secure, private, and user-controlled products

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How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android

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How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android 2024-10-24 at 06:03 By Help Net Security To safeguard your data, Google Chrome uses Safe Browsing to protect you from: harmful websites and extensions, malicious or intrusive advertisements, malware, phishing attacks, and social engineering threats. Safe Browsing scans and evaluates websites to identify potentially harmful

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Android 15 unveils new security features to protect sensitive data

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Android 15 unveils new security features to protect sensitive data 2024-10-16 at 13:20 By Help Net Security Android 15 brings enhanced security features to protect your sensitive health, financial, and personal data from theft and fraud. It also introduces productivity improvements for large-screen devices and updates to apps like the camera, messaging, and passkeys. Android

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OEMs Are Urged to Address Vulnerabilities in Device Communication

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OEMs Are Urged to Address Vulnerabilities in Device Communication 2024-10-09 at 17:31 By dakshsharma16 Overview Qualcomm has shared its October 2024 Security Bulletin, highlighting multiple vulnerabilities. Google’s Threat Analysis Group has also denoted the exploitation of a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-43047, in targeted attacks. The vulnerability revolves around the FASTRPC driver, which plays an important role

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Qualcomm zero-day under targeted exploitation (CVE-2024-43047)

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Qualcomm zero-day under targeted exploitation (CVE-2024-43047) 2024-10-08 at 15:31 By Zeljka Zorz An actively exploited zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-43047) affecting dozens of Qualcomm’s chipsets has been patched by the American semiconductor giant. About CVE-2024-43047 On Monday, Qualcomm has confirmed patches for 20 vulnerabilities affecting both proprietary and open source software running on its various chipsets. Among

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Google Now Syncing Passkeys Across Desktop, Android Devices

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Google Now Syncing Passkeys Across Desktop, Android Devices 2024-09-20 at 16:46 By Ionut Arghire Users can now save passkeys to Google Password Manager on computers running Windows, macOS, and Linux, in addition to Android devices. The post Google Now Syncing Passkeys Across Desktop, Android Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Google’s AI Model Faces European Union Scrutiny From Privacy Watchdog

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Google’s AI Model Faces European Union Scrutiny From Privacy Watchdog 2024-09-12 at 04:17 By Associated Press Ireland’s Data Protection Commission said it has opened an inquiry into Google’s Pathways Language Model 2, also known as PaLM2. The post Google’s AI Model Faces European Union Scrutiny From Privacy Watchdog appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Google Pushes Rust in Legacy Firmware to Tackle Memory Safety Flaws

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Google Pushes Rust in Legacy Firmware to Tackle Memory Safety Flaws 2024-09-09 at 23:01 By Ryan Naraine Google’s adoption of memory safe programming languages now includes the deployment of Rust in legacy low-level firmware codebases. The post Google Pushes Rust in Legacy Firmware to Tackle Memory Safety Flaws appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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New Chrome zero-day actively exploited, patch quickly! (CVE-2024-7971)

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New Chrome zero-day actively exploited, patch quickly! (CVE-2024-7971) 2024-08-22 at 12:01 By Zeljka Zorz A new Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) exploited by attackers in the wild has been fixed by Google. About CVE-2024-7971 CVE-2024-7971 is a high-severity vulnerability caused by a type confusion weakness in V8, the open-source JavaScript and WebAssembly engine developed by Google

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Google Play Bug Bounty Program Shutting Down

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Google Play Bug Bounty Program Shutting Down 2024-08-21 at 18:01 By Eduard Kovacs Google is shutting down its Google Play Security Reward Program (GPSRP) after determining that it has achieved its goal. The post Google Play Bug Bounty Program Shutting Down appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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Stolen, locked payment cards can be used with digital wallet apps

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Stolen, locked payment cards can be used with digital wallet apps 2024-08-19 at 21:32 By Zeljka Zorz Fraudsters can add stolen payment cards to digital wallet apps and continue making online purchases even after victims’ report the card stolen and the bank blocks it, computer engineers with University of Massachusetts Amherst and Pennsylvania State University

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Tech support scammers impersonate Google via malicious search ads

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Tech support scammers impersonate Google via malicious search ads 2024-08-16 at 14:01 By Zeljka Zorz Google Search ads that target users looking for Google’s own services lead them to spoofed sites and Microsoft and Apple tech support scams. The fake Google Search ads (Source: Malwarebytes) “In this particular scheme, all web resources used from start

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