Google researchers expose Iranian hackers’ tool to steal emails from Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook
Security researchers linked the program to the so-called Charming Kitty Iranian hacker group known to carry out intelligence operations.
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42% of Gmail scams targeted American users, Google finds
Other risk factors include age, where one lives and whether they use Gmail more frequently.
Hackers target ‘hundreds’ of Middle East activists with fake login pages, 2FA bypass schemes
The phishing methods are not new, but point to an effort to automate them at scale to target human rights activists, journalists and others.
Google removes dozens of YouTube channels linked to ‘influence operation’
The action follows similar steps taken this week by Twitter and Facebook, driven by research from FireEye.
Here’s all the security features in the new Gmail
A new confidential mode, expiration dates on messages, and two factor authentication is coming to your inbox.
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Sentencing delayed for FSB’s email-popping hacker pawn
Baratov is charged with building a for-profit hacking empire whose customers included Russian intelligence.
Google releases new email, browser security features to prevent common hacking issues
Google has rolled out new security features for users of Gmail and Drive, as well as its Chrome web browser. For Gmail and Drive users, Google is…
A reminder for why government officials really shouldn’t use personal email accounts
Agencies like the FBI, Secret Service and NSA have limited visibility into programs that are not developed or somehow customized internally for use by White House staff.
Researchers steal bitcoin by exploiting SS7 vulnerabilities
The new research follows years of warnings and a significant hack against German banks last year.
Google turns to machine learning for additional email security
Suspicious Gmail messages to corporate users of the cloud email system will be delayed for up to four minutes while the message content is scanned and links…
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