Tag: Google

Google squashes Android zero‑day bug exploited in targeted attacks

November 5, 2021

Beyond the vulnerability in the Android kernel, the monthly round of security patches plugs another 38 security loopholes. Google has released its monthly round of security patches for Android that plugs a bevy of vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw that is believed to be actively exploited in the wild by threat actors. “There are indications … More Google squashes Android zero‑day bug exploited in targeted attacks

Brave browser replaces Google with its own search engine

October 22, 2021

Brave Search will become the default search option for new users in the US, UK, Canada, Germany and France, with more countries to follow soon. Brave, the company most widely known for its eponymous privacy-focused browser, has announced that it will replace Google and other search engines with its own Brave Search as the default … More Brave browser replaces Google with its own search engine

Google to turn on 2FA by default for 150 million users, 2 million YouTubers

October 7, 2021

Two-factor authentication is a simple way to greatly enhance the security of your account. Google has announced that by the end of 2021 it plans to automatically enroll 150 million users into two-step verification (2SV), a security measure also commonly known as two-factor authentication (2FA). “For years, Google has been at the forefront of innovation in … More Google to turn on 2FA by default for 150 million users, 2 million YouTubers

Google releases emergency fix to plug zero‑day hole in Chrome

September 28, 2021

The emergency release comes a mere three days after Google’s previous update that plugged another 19 security loopholes. Google has released an emergency update for its Chrome web browser to fix a zero-day vulnerability that is known to be actively exploited in the wild by malicious actors. The security loophole affects the Windows, macOS, and Linux versions … More Google releases emergency fix to plug zero‑day hole in Chrome

The hybrid workplace: What does it mean for cybersecurity?

July 13, 2021

How can organizations mitigate the risk of damaging cyberattacks while juggling the constantly changing mix of office and off-site workers? The pandemic may finally be receding, but remote working is very much here to stay. The model that appears to be gaining most traction is a hybrid one, where most staff are allowed to spend … More The hybrid workplace: What does it mean for cybersecurity?