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QuimaRAT: Java-Based MaaS RAT Targets Windows, Linux, and macOS
A newly identified remote access trojan called QuimaRAT is being sold as a subscription service, offering cross-platform intrusion capabilities across all three…
Google Details Layered Defense Strategy Against Prompt Injection in Gemini
Google's GenAI Security Team has outlined a multi-layer mitigation framework targeting indirect prompt injection attacks in Gemini, covering model hardening through to…
Google Launches OSS Rebuild to Verify Open Source Package Integrity
Google's Open Source Security Team has released OSS Rebuild, a platform that reproduces builds for PyPI, npm, and Crates.io packages and publishes…
Android pKVM Becomes First Consumer Software to Earn SESIP Level 5
Google's protected KVM hypervisor has received SESIP Level 5 certification, the highest assurance level under the Common Criteria-aligned IoT security standard, marking…
Google Backs DDR5 Rowhammer Research, Uncovers New Attack Patterns
Google has partnered with Antmicro and ETH Zurich researchers to build open-source FPGA test platforms for DDR5 memory, leading to the discovery…
Google and Airbus Host AI-Focused CTF at DEF CON 33, Drawing 500 Participants
The GenSec Capture the Flag event at DEF CON 33 put human-AI collaboration in cybersecurity workflows to the test, with nearly 500…
Chrome 154 Will Enable HTTPS-Only Mode by Default for All Users
Google plans to activate 'Always Use Secure Connections' for all Chrome users in October 2026, requiring permission before loading any public site…
Android vs. iOS: Google Touts AI-Driven Scam Defenses in New Report
Google has published research and third-party assessments arguing that Android's multi-layered, AI-powered protections block significantly more mobile scams than iOS, citing independent…
Google DeepMind Launches Lyria 3 Pro for Longer, Structured AI Music Generation
Google DeepMind's Lyria 3 Pro supports tracks up to three minutes with full song structure awareness, rolling out across Vertex AI, Gemini,…
Flipper Zero Firmware Shifts to Community-Driven Model After Full-Time Dev Ends
Flipper Devices confirms that active feature development on Flipper Zero firmware has concluded, with future progress depending on structured community contributions managed…
Rust in Android Cuts Memory Safety Bugs Below 20% While Speeding Development
Google's 2025 Android security data shows memory safety vulnerabilities have dropped below 20% of total vulnerabilities, while Rust code demonstrates a 4x…
Android Expands In-Call Scam Protection to US Banks and Fintechs
Google is rolling out its Android in-call scam protection pilot to the United States, partnering with major financial institutions to warn users…