Google Sues Chinese Smishing Network Using Gemini AI for Phishing
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network accused of using its Gemini AI agent to power a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS)…
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152 Chrome Wallpaper Extensions with 105K Installs Linked to Adware and Fake Traffic
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a network of 152 Google Chrome extensions posing as live wallpaper add-ons that distribute a potentially unwanted program…
Chinese Hackers Abused Google Workspace Rules to Steal Research and Defense Emails
A China-linked espionage group tracked as UNC6508 compromised REDCap research servers across North American medical, academic, and military institutions, stealing sensitive research…
Google Vertex AI SDK Flaw Allows Attackers to Hijack Model Uploads via Bucket Squatting
A critical flaw in the Google Cloud Vertex AI SDK for Python has been discovered that could allow an attacker with no…
Malicious JetBrains Plugins Steal AI API Keys; Chrome Extensions Capture Chatbot Chats
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a coordinated malware campaign on the JetBrains Marketplace involving 15 malicious plugins that exfiltrate AI provider API keys.…
Junior Hacker Used Tailscale and OpenSSH to Maintain Persistent Access After C2 Outage
A French-speaking attacker, operating under the handle 'Poisson,' breached a small French automotive business using a keylogger to steal banking and email…
Android Developer Verifier System Service Rollout Begins June 2026
Google begins pushing the Android Developer Verifier system service to devices on Android 8 and newer in June 2026, enabling on-device checks…
Google’s High-Friction Sideloading Flow Goes Global in August 2026
The advanced sideloading flow, requiring developer mode, a 24-hour wait, and reauthentication, becomes available globally in August 2026 as an alternative path…
Google Releases Android Developer ID Status and Console APIs in July 2026
Google introduces the Android Developer ID Status API and Android Developer Console API in July 2026, enabling third-party stores to perform bulk…
Google’s Free Limited-Distribution Account Enters Early Access in July 2026
Google launches early access for free limited-distribution accounts in July 2026, allowing students and hobbyists to share apps with up to 20…