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How we built the new Find My Device network with user security and privacy in mind

Google Security

The keys themselves have no location capabilities, but they may have a Bluetooth tag attached. Nearby Android devices participating in the Find My Device network report the location of the Bluetooth tag. Only the Bluetooth tag owner (and those they’ve chosen to share access with) can decrypt and view the tag’s location.

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Google adds unwanted tracker detection to Find My Device network

Malwarebytes

Last week we reported that Google and Apple were looking for input on a draft specification to alert users in the event of suspected unwanted tracking. Apple and Google said other tracker makers like Samsung, Tile, Chipolo, eufy Security, and Pebblebee have expressed interest in their draft.

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Google blocked China-linked APT31’s attacks targeting U.S. Government

Security Affairs

Google has blocked a phishing campaign conducted by China-linked group APT31 aimed at Gmail users associated with the U.S. Google announced to have blocked a phishing campaign originating conducted by China-linked cybereaspionage group APT31 (aka Zirconium , Judgment Panda, and Red Keres) and aimed at Gmail users associated with the U.S.

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Google and Apple cooperate to address unwanted tracking

Malwarebytes

Google and Apple have announced that they are looking for input from industry participants and advocacy groups on a draft specification to alert users in the event of suspected unwanted tracking. Examples of these accessories are the Apple AirTag, Tile Mate and Pro, Samsung SmartTag, and Google’s expected Grogu.

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Fake Hogwarts Legacy cracks lead to adware, scams

Malwarebytes

But, as with all games like this, it comes with a steep price tag, so it's no surprise to suddenly see websites peddling "cracked" versions of the game for free. These sites are easily accessible via a quick Google search. Find out more about our home protection here. Game on, and stay safe!

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State-sponsored hackers are using COVID-19 lures, Google warns

Security Affairs

Google warns that nation-backed hackers are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to organizations involved in the fight against the pandemic. Google is warning that nation-state actors are exploiting the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic to target health care organizations and entities involved in the fight against the pandemic.

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Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

Krebs on Security

In a report released July 12, researchers at Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs called the AVrecon botnet “one of the largest botnets targeting small-office/home-office (SOHO) routers seen in recent history,” and a crime machine that has largely evaded public attention since first being spotted in mid-2021. SocksEscort[.]com

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