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AI’s 3-week blitz digs up 14,000 security flaws in open-source software
Google Cloud’s Mandiant team reported a similar acceleration in vulnerability discovery. In August, it said that its AI-assisted system had identified more than 100 confirmed critical vulnerabilities in two days during an investigation involving stolen corporate code repositories.
Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon AI model with cybersecurity focus
The launch comes two weeks after Google introduced Gemini 4 Argon, as the company expands its Gemini family of AI models for developers and enterprise customers.
Why are Android phones showing Google Play system update dated January 2027? What Samsung, Pixel, Vivo and other users need to know
Google Play system updates are showing a January 1, 2027 date on several Android devices, including the Google Pixel 8 Pro, Vivo X300 Ultra and older phones running Android 12. The unexpected date has sparked discussions on Reddit and other social media platforms, raising questions about whether Google has rolled out an update early or if the date is incorrect.
More bugs out there: PHP2Shell is just the tip of the internet’s old-code iceberg
On Wednesday, critical vulnerabilities in PHP were publicly revealed, impacting a vast number of websites. The discovered flaws pose serious security risks, prompting urgent updates from website administrators. Many organizations swiftly shut down their services to mitigate potential breaches from the vulnerabilities. Experts emphasized the importance of identifying PHP versions and applying necessary patches immediately. They also recommended increased funding for PHP development to prevent future risks and ensure security.
RBI alert about AI-driven cyber risks, banks taking steps to plug vulnerabilities: Governor
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted concerns regarding emerging cyber threats from artificial intelligence in banking systems. Measures are being implemented by banks and the RBI to secure IT infrastructure against these risks. The State Bank of India acknowledged potential data exposure, prompting increased vigilance for customer protection. Malhotra expressed confidence in India's robust forex reserves and external sector resilience amid these challenges.
Explained: What is PHP and why did it take government websites offline?
The developers of PHP said on Wednesday they would release patches for two critical vulnerabilities, and EU cybersecurity officials warned organisations unable to apply the fixes to take affected websites offline. Here is what you need to know:
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ETtech Explainer: How a flaw in PHP, the code behind 70% of websites, sent governments offline
Since PHP powers 70% of the world’s websites, the vulnerabilities can allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code on affected servers or read sensitive process memory, which may contain passwords, authentication tokens, API keys and certificates belonging to other requests or the server itself, as per Wiz Research.
Gemini 4 Argon launched: Google's new AI model can now write up to 1 million words in a single response, here is who can access it and benchmark scores
Gemini 4: Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier AI model built for long, complex tasks in coding, finance, legal work and cybersecurity. Early access is limited to trusted cyber defenders through a program called Fairwind, with wider release to follow after more safety testing. Argon can now generate up to 1 million output tokens, sixteen times more than before, and has already helped Google cut data centre memory use.
Google launches AI model Gemini 4 Argon: Here’s how it stacks up against GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1
Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, an advanced AI model tailored for coding and cybersecurity tasks. The model is currently available to select partners through the Fairwind Program for enhanced security measures. It has reportedly outperformed competitors in various benchmarks while demonstrating significant improvements in memory efficiency. Google intends to make Argon accessible at a competitive price point starting at $2 per million tokens.
ShinyHunters hackers expanded attacks on Oracle's PeopleSoft, Google says
The evolving nature of the attack is likely to ring alarm bells at organisations that rely on PeopleSoft for human resources and other critical functions, and heighten concerns about the vulnerability of even well-resourced institutions.
Worries about an AI internet takeover gain new urgency among doomsday scenarios
What companies have described as their AI agents going rogue has involved bots working toward goals set by humans, skeptics note. But the idea that AI could break away and work toward its own agenda is looking increasingly plausible to other researchers and experts.
Google Chrome is now getting updates every 2 weeks starting September 2026 on Desktop, Android and iOS: Here's what users need to know
Google Chrome is changing its release schedule, withstable updates now arriving every two weeks instead of every four weeks. The new schedule began in September 2026, meaning Chrome users will see new browser updates more frequently than before. The company introduced Extended Stable in 2021 for organizations that need additional time to test and manage browser updates.
Pixel just leveled up: Google rolls out monster Android 16 update with game-changer tools - here are top features
Google Pixel devices running Android 16 are receiving a substantial December 2025 update, addressing 33 bugs across Pixel 6-10 series. This massive rollout tackles issues with battery charging limits, memory management, emergency calling, screen freezing, and display problems. The update aims to improve overall system stability and performance for a wide range of Pixel models.
Google DeepMind's CodeMender arrives: AI agent guarantees unbreakable code security and real-time bug fixes
Google DeepMind has released CodeMender, a state-of-the-art AI-based agent designed to address software weaknesses and deliver security patches at record speed. The future-proofing tool minimises the threat of cyber attacks by detecting, diagnosing, and fixing code defects in real-time, enabling businesses and developers to take the lead in the secure applications race.
Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability: Why MS has released a 'zero-day' urgent update and who is at risk
Microsoft has released a critical patch for a security flaw in its SharePoint software. Hackers actively exploited this vulnerability, targeting businesses and US government agencies. The company issued the fix between July 19 and 20. Security agencies advised disconnecting unpatched servers. Older SharePoint Server 2016 versions remain at risk. The US Cybersecurity Agency urged immediate patching or offline server usage.
What to know about a vulnerability being exploited on Microsoft SharePoint servers
The company issued an alert to customers Saturday saying it was aware of the zero-day exploit being used to conduct attacks and that it was working to patch the issue. Microsoft updated its guidance Sunday with instructions to fix the problem for SharePoint Server 2019 and SharePoint Server Subscription Edition.
Your Android phone might be hacked without you knowing. Update now to fix these critical security issues
Google has released an urgent Android security update to fix two critical zero-day vulnerabilities—CVE-2024-53197 and CVE-2024-53150—that were actively exploited in targeted attacks. These flaws allowed hackers, including digital forensics firm Cellebrite, to access locked Android devices without user interaction. One attack targeted a Serbian activist. Pixel phones are receiving the patch first, while other Android users may have to wait for their manufacturers to roll it out.
High-risk alert for Google Chrome Users by the Govt: CERT issues warning
The Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a warning to Google Chrome users. Users need to update the browser immediately. These flaws can be exploited by hackers for critical information
Do you use Chrome regularly? Beware! billions of users are at risk from hackers
Google is fixing CVE-2024-7971, a high-severity security vulnerability in its Chrome browser that has been actively used in the wild. A type confusion bug in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine is the source of the vulnerability.
Google issues Android 13 patch to fix wireless charging, battery drain issues
Google has issued a first security patch to fix bugs in Pixel phones running Android 13 to address issues like increased battery drain and disabled wireless charging.
Google warns users to quickly update Chrome to avoid hacking risk
The tech giant said it is aware of reports that an exploit for 'CVE-2022-3075' exists in the wild, mentioning the vulnerability as "Insufficient data validation in Mojo" reported by an anonymous security researcher.The company said it has released a security patch for Google Chrome users on Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems that will roll out over the coming days/weeks.
Google Pixel 6a gets its 1st software update, but it's not for faulty fingerprint sensor
Some reviewers found that the fingerprint sensor let unregistered prints unlock the device.
Google Chrome Dev Channel is vulnerable to a new RCE vulnerability, experts say
Details have emerged of a recently patched critical remote code execution susceptibility in Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers' WebAssembly and V8 JavaScript engines. There have been a number of use-after-free vulnerabilities found in Chrome in the past.
Google says it has fixed vulnerabilities in Chrome flagged by CERT-In
CERT-In had recommended users upgrade to Google Chrome version 99.0.4844.74.
FB, Instagram on Google Play Store vulnerable: Check Point
Acccording to Check Point Research the latest versions of some of the most famous apps in the world on Google's Play Store, including Facebook and Instagram, to have vulnerabilities that were believed to have been patched earlier. The research shows that threat actors can still execute code on the latest versions of mobile applications on Play Store.
Beware! Google Chrome's zero-day vulnerability may put your system credentials at risk
This latest vulnerability, code-named CVE-2019-13720, was brought to the notice of Google.
The critical flaw in India's mobile security
Once hackers access your device, they can easily use your microphone or camera to record you.
Almost one billion Android users are vulnerable to a security bug
The said vulnerability affects phones that are running versions of Android below 4.4 KitKat — about 939 million handsets.
Microsoft probing new IE security glitch
The Internet Explorer flaw poses a threat to computers running on the Windows XP computer operating system. Safety tips to keep hackers away | Windows 7
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