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Google 3 hours ago

Fake Google Gemini AI pushes ‘Google Coin’ crypto scam

Crypto scam uses fake AI chatbot impersonating Google's Gemini AI to promote fraudulent "Google Coin" cryptocurrency. Malwarebytes researchers expose scam.

Media 4 days ago

Hawley launches Google investigation after 'shocking' child trafficking testimony at Senate hearing

Sen. Josh Hawley launched an investigation into Google after a hearing revealed alleged failures to remove child sex abuse material with 89,000 victims.

Google February 28

Google dropped dark web monitoring: Should you care?

Google's Dark Web Report removal eliminates automated breach scanning for users, though Security Checkup and Password Manager remain available as alternative security tools.

Google February 27

Google dismantles 9M-device Android hijack network

Google says it disrupted what it believes was the world's largest residential proxy network that hijacked about 9 million Android and connected devices.

Cybercrime February 26

300,000 Chrome users hit by fake AI extensions

Chrome extensions disguised as AI assistants infected over 300,000 users with malware that steals emails, passwords and browsing data, LayerX researchers discovered.

Opinion February 26

REP RO KHANNA: We need a new tech social contract to reclaim AI from billionaires

We live in a new gilded age. Tech billionaires, believing they would have been heroic conquerors in a different era, are wresting control of our economy, our media and our politics.

Security February 20

YouTube TV billing scam emails are hitting inboxes

YouTube TV billing scam email tricks users with fake "BILLING FAILED" alerts. Jackie from New York spotted red flags despite not subscribing to the service.

Opinion February 16

JILLIAN MICHAELS: Big Tech built a digital drug — and our kids are hooked

A landmark California trial against Meta and YouTube has begun in California, with attorney Mark Lanier arguing tech giants built addiction machines targeting children.

Cybercrime February 14

Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.

Politics February 11

Meta, Google face massive liability as ‘addicted kids’ trial continues in LA

The landmark trial is the first case that seeks to hold tech giants in the U.S. financially liable for harm suffered by its users.