Tag: Google

New Google ZIP domains spark debate among cybersecurity experts

May 18, 2023

According to Bleeping Computer*, Cybersecurity researchers and IT admins have raised concerns over Google’s new ZIP and MOV Internet domains, warning that threat actors could use them for phishing attacks and malware delivery. Earlier this month, Google introduced eight new top-level domains (TLD) that could be purchased for hosting websites or email addresses. The new … More New Google ZIP domains spark debate among cybersecurity experts

Google Launching Tools to Identify Misleading and AI Images

May 16, 2023

According to Bloomberg*, Google is adding two new features to its image search to reduce the spread of misinformation, especially now that artificial intelligence tools have made the creation of photorealistic fakes trivial. The Alphabet Inc.* company’s first new feature is called ‘About this image,’ serving up additional context like when an image or similar ones were … More Google Launching Tools to Identify Misleading and AI Images

Gmail gets blue verification checks to protect against spoofing and phishing

May 5, 2023

According to ZDNet*, Google will give blue checkmarks to some verified senders to ensure trust and confidence with Gmail users. Google announced that these companies will also receive a blue checkmark next to their email names to increase users’ confidence. Google says this feature is essential because increased authentication stops spam emails and betters the … More Gmail gets blue verification checks to protect against spoofing and phishing

AI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits Google

May 2, 2023

Geoffrey Hinton, aged 75, announced his resignation from Google in a statement to the New York Times, saying he now regretted his work. He told the BBC* some of the dangers of AI chatbots were “quite scary”. “Right now, they’re not more intelligent than us, as far as I can tell. But I think they … More AI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits Google

Google Issues New Warning For 3 Billion Chrome Users

April 17, 2023

According to Forbes*, Chrome is now used by over three billion users worldwide, but following Google’s discovery of the browser’s first Zero Day exploit this year, everyone needs to update their browser as a matter of priority. In a new blog post, Google confirmed the discovery of the Zero Day vulnerability and it impacts Chrome … More Google Issues New Warning For 3 Billion Chrome Users