Tag: #GoogleSecurity
A massive Gmail data breach exposed around 183 million email addresses and passwords, traced to infostealer malware, not Google’s servers. The dataset, named “Synthient Stealer Log Threat Data,” was added to Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) on October 21, 2025. Users should check their accounts, change passwords, and enable two-factor authentication for protection. Picture this; […]
Google Play Store removed apps that were secretly stealing user data, exposing millions of Android devices to security threats. These malicious apps contained KoSpy spyware, linked to North Korean hacking group APT37 (ScarCruft). They remained undetected for over two years, collecting sensitive information such as call logs, messages, and GPS locations. If any of these […]
Update, Feb.10, 2025: This story, first published on February 4, has been updated with insights from a security expert who compares the ease of executing these attacks to assembling flat-pack furniture. Furthermore, it includes new Gmail security recommendations from Google to help mitigate these threats. Gmail security has come under threat as cybercriminals employ artificial […]