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Cybercrime 1 day ago

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 4 days ago

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.

Auto Safety February 4

Waymo under federal investigation after child struck

A Waymo autonomous vehicle hit a child near a Santa Monica, California, school, prompting an NHTSA probe focusing on self-driving cars.

Google January 30

YouTube lets parents limit or block Shorts for teens

Google platform YouTube introduced new parental controls letting families set daily limits or block Shorts for teens, amid concerns about phone time.

Opinion January 30

Big Tech's tobacco moment is here — and the truth about harming kids is out

Newly unsealed documents provide smoking-gun evidence that Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok all purposefully designed their social media products to addict children and teens.

Google January 26

Malicious Google Chrome extensions hijack accounts

Malicious Chrome extensions steal login data by impersonating Workday, NetSuite and SAP SuccessFactors platforms, cybersecurity researchers say.

Cybercrime January 25

Google Fast Pair flaw lets hackers hijack headphones

Google responds to WhisperPair Fast Pair security flaws by releasing patches to manufacturers and updating certification requirements for protection.

Apple January 22

Apple taps Google Gemini to power Apple Intelligence

Apple and Google entered a multiyear collaboration for Apple Intelligence features powered by Gemini, accelerating the development of a personalized Siri.

Politics January 21

Rand Paul says personal experience with YouTube and Google changed his mind about platform liability

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky explained in an opinion piece that he changed his thinking about liability for content hosting platforms.

Google January 3

You can finally change your Gmail address without losing data

A Gmail address change feature lets users replace their @gmail.com email while keeping inbox history, Google Drive files, photos and purchase data intact.