Google to protect iPhone users from Ransomware attacks through its new Gmail App
As most of the ransomware cyber attacks take place through phishing emails, Google has decided to offer a new secure version of Gmail app to all Apple iOS users which include those using iPhone and iPad. According to the details available to Cybersecurity Insiders, Google is soon going to offer a more secure version of […]
Hackers hijack Chrome extension to force ads over 30,000 users
Hackers launched a cyber attack on Copyfish translation plug-in to force ads on 30,000 users. But Google’s in-house developers took a note of this nefarious activity on time and succeeded in disrupting these attacks just hours after being publicized. As per the sources reporting to our Cybersecurity Insiders, the hackers plan began with a message […]
Google study confirms that ransomware victims paid $2 Million a Month
Google study conducted in association with blockchain analyst Chainalysis, University of California and the New York University Tandon School of Engineering confirms that ransomware victims paid $2 million a month to hackers spreading the dreaded malware. The Google study also discovered that ransomware victims have paid more than $25 million as ransom over the last […]
Google perks up Android Mobile Security with Google Play Protect
Google which offers Android based mobile operating systems to smart phone manufacturers is now offering a new security service in & to its Play Store users. The internet Juggernaut from now on will offer a mobile security system that protects apps on user’s smart phone and on those on its Google Play Store. Google Play […]
CopyCat malware targets 14 million Google Android Devices to rake in millions
Israel-based Cyber Security Firm Check Point Software Technologies has discovered in its latest research that a malware called CopyCat has succeeded in infecting more than 14 million Google Android Smart Phones and managed to rake in millions through fraudulent advertising and app installations. Check Point discovered that CopyCat developers succeeded in spreading the malware during […]
Privacy Alert- NHS Trust shares data of 1.6 million patients with Google
British Data Protection watchdog is planning to sue Royal Free Trust belonging to NHS for sharing the data of more than 1.6 million patients with Google. Since the NHS trust did not comply with the data protection laws while passing on the personal information, The British Information Commissioner Office (ICO) plans to slap a fine […]
Google removes Ztrog Trojans infected apps from its Google PlayStore
Google these days is busy removing apps from its PlayStore which are infected by Ztrog Trojans. And as per our sources, the said malware induced by hackers has the potential to send premium rate texts without the knowledge of the phone user. Thus, for the second time in this year, Google was forced to remove […]
Privacy Alert- Data from Google Maps is being shared with third-party servers
Are you an avid fan of Google Maps? And do you use the app for all your day to day transit and shopping needs? Then there is a high probability that all your personal data such as your destination from where you have started and where you’ve visited can be shared with third party servers […]
JUDY Ransomware infects 36.5 million Android Phones
A new ransomware variant called JUDY developed by a Korean firm is on the prowl and is said to have infected around 36.5 million Android Phones operating around the globe, says a research carried out by security solutions provider Check Point. The said malware which has a split personality is capable of not only holding […]
Privacy Alert- Google has access to roughly 70% of US Credit and Debit card transaction data
Google, which already monitors your online shopping activities, has disclosed this week that it also keeps a track of what you buy offline. The announcement specifically hits at those using Google Web and Android services in the UK, US, and Canada. The internet juggernaut says that it has access to roughly 70% of US Credit […]
