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2026-06-23 16:12 UTC
Independent Research

Scattered Spider Hackers Plead Guilty on Day 1 of Trial

Krebs on Security · BrianKrebs · indexed 2026-08-15 14:33 UTC

Two men pleaded guilty in the United Kingdom this week to criminal charges stemming from an August 2024 cyberattack that crippled Transport for London, the entity responsible for the public transport network in the Greater London area. The duo were key members of a prolific cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider, and their guilty pleas came on the first day of what was expected to be a six-week trial.

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2026-05-25 14:00 UTC
Vendor Research

2 PhaaS 2 Furious: The Evolution of Chinese-Language Phishing Services

Google Threat Intelligence / Mandiant · Google Threat Intelligence Group · indexed 2026-08-15 18:55 UTC

While Russian-speaking threat actors have historically dominated the phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) landscape, a rival ecosystem is rapidly growing within the Chinese-language underground. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) analyzed a dozen current PhaaS offerings in the Chinese underground, all of them mature services and many likely tied intricately to the broader criminal ecosystem in that region. These services not only lower the barrier to entry for Chinese cyber criminals, but reveal …

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2026-04-15 14:00 UTC
Vendor Research

The German Cyber Criminal Überfall: Shifts in Europe's Data Leak Landscape

Google Threat Intelligence / Mandiant · Google Threat Intelligence Group · indexed 2026-08-15 18:55 UTC

Written by: Jamie Collier, Robin Grunewald Germany has reclaimed its position as a primary focus for cyber extortion in Europe. While data leak site (DLS) posts rose almost 50% globally in 2025, Google Threat Intelligence (GTI) data shows that the surge is hitting German infrastructure harder and faster than its regional neighbors, marking a significant return to the high-pressure levels previously observed in the country during 2022 and 2023. Cyber Criminals Pivoting Back to Germany Germany mo…

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2026-04-09 17:07 UTC
Vendor Research

Protecting Cookies with Device Bound Session Credentials

Google Online Security Blog · Google · indexed 2026-08-15 14:33 UTC

Posted by Ben Ackerman, Chrome team, Daniel Rubery, Chrome team and Guillaume Ehinger, Google Account Security team Following our April 2024 announcement, Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) is now entering public availability for Windows users on Chrome 146, and expanding to macOS in an upcoming Chrome release. This project represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to combat session theft, which remains a prevalent threat in the modern security landscape. Session theft t…

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2026-02-25 15:17 UTC
Vendor Research

Staying One Step Ahead: Strengthening Android’s Lead in Scam Protection

Google Online Security Blog · Edward Fernandez · indexed 2026-08-15 14:33 UTC

Posted by Lyubov Farafonova, Product Manager, Phone by Google; Alberto Pastor Nieto, Sr. Product Manager Google Messages and RCS Spam and Abuse We’ve shared how Android’s proactive, multi-layered scam defenses utilize Google AI to protect users around the world from over 10 billion suspected malicious calls and messages every month1. While that scale is significant, the true impact of these protections is best understood through the stories of the individuals they help keep safe every day. This…

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2026-02-19 17:00 UTC
Vendor Research

Keeping Google Play & Android app ecosystems safe in 2025

Google Online Security Blog · Edward Fernandez · indexed 2026-08-15 14:33 UTC

Posted by Vijaya Kaza, VP and GM, App & Ecosystem Trust The Android ecosystem is a thriving global community built on trust, giving billions of users the confidence to download the latest apps. In order to maintain that trust, we’re focused on ensuring that apps do not cause real-world harm, such as malware, financial fraud, hidden subscriptions, and privacy invasions. As bad actors leverage AI to change their tactics and launch increasingly sophisticated attacks, we’ve deepened our investments…

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2026-01-27 16:59 UTC
Vendor Research

New Android Theft Protection Feature Updates: Smarter, Stronger

Google Online Security Blog · Edward Fernandez · indexed 2026-08-15 14:33 UTC

Posted by Nataliya Stanetsky, Fabricio Ferracioli, Elliot Sisteron, Irene Ang of the Android Security Team Phone theft is more than just losing a device; it's a form of financial fraud that can leave you suddenly vulnerable to personal data and financial theft. That’s why we're committed to providing multi-layered defenses that help protect you before, during, and after a theft attempt. Today, we're announcing a powerful set of theft protection feature updates that build on our existing protect…

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2025-12-10 20:00 UTC
Vendor Research

HTTPS certificate industry phasing out less secure domain validation methods

Google Online Security Blog · Google · indexed 2026-08-15 14:33 UTC

Posted by Chrome Root Program Team Secure connections are the backbone of the modern web, but a certificate is only as trustworthy as the validation process and issuance practices behind it. Recently, the Chrome Root Program and the CA/Browser Forum have taken decisive steps toward a more secure internet by adopting new security requirements for HTTPS certificate issuers. These initiatives, driven by Ballots SC-080, SC-090, and SC-091, will sunset 11 legacy methods for Domain Control Validation…

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2025-12-03 16:59 UTC
Vendor Research

Android expands pilot for in-call scam protection for financial apps

Google Online Security Blog · Edward Fernandez · indexed 2026-08-15 14:33 UTC

Posted by Aden Haussmann, Associate Product Manager and Sumeet Sharma, Play Partnerships Trust & Safety Lead Android uses the best of Google AI and our advanced security expertise to tackle mobile scams from every angle. Over the last few years, we’ve launched industry-leading features to detect scams and protect users across phone calls, text messages and messaging app chat notifications. These efforts are making a real difference in the lives of Android users. According to a recent YouGov sur…

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2025-10-30 16:59 UTC
Vendor Research

How Android provides the most effective protection to keep you safe from mobile scams

Google Online Security Blog · Edward Fernandez · indexed 2026-08-15 14:33 UTC

Posted by Lyubov Farafonova, Product Manager, Phone by Google; Alberto Pastor Nieto, Sr. Product Manager Google Messages and RCS Spam and Abuse; Vijay Pareek, Manager, Android Messaging Trust and Safety As Cybersecurity Awareness Month wraps up, we’re focusing on one of today's most pervasive digital threats: mobile scams. In the last 12 months, fraudsters have used advanced AI tools to create more convincing schemes, resulting in over $400 billion in stolen funds globally.¹ For years, Android …

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2024-05-22 12:00 UTC
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Check Your Wallet? How Mobile Driver’s Licenses are Changing Online Transactions

NIST Cybersecurity Insights · Bill Fisher, Ryan Galluzzo · indexed 2026-08-15 20:45 UTC

Can you recall the last time you opened a bank account? It’s likely you walked into a local bank branch and spoke to a representative who asked for your driver’s license and social security card to verify your identity. Now imagine you want to create a bank account online. The process is likely similar—type in your social security number, take a picture of your driver’s license, and submit both to the bank via their webpage. Seems straightforward, right? Identity verification is important—it pr…

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