Google has announced the impending shutdown of its social media platform, Google+, following a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of hundreds of thousands of users. This breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive data, raising substantial concerns regarding the platform’s security measures. A vulnerability within Google+’s People APIs…
New Supply Chain Attack Method Poses Risks to Java and Android Applications Recent discoveries have exposed vulnerabilities in several abandoned yet widely used libraries within Java and Android applications, particularly through a new supply chain attack method known as MavenGate. This technique allows attackers to exploit domain name purchases, potentially…
Critical Update Required for Google Chrome Users: Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited Business owners and professionals using Google Chrome on Windows, Mac, or Linux systems are urged to update their browsers immediately. On October 20, Google rolled out version 86.0.4240.111, addressing multiple high-severity security vulnerabilities, including an urgent zero-day flaw that has…
Agentic AI, Identity & Access Management, Security Operations KKR-Led Series B Investment Fuels Focus on AI Agent and Non-Human Identity Management Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • December 11, 2025 Paul Zolfaghari, President, Saviynt (Image: Saviynt) Identity security leader Saviynt has successfully raised $700 million, underpinned by a Series B financing round,…
Recent discussions have revealed significant concerns regarding the expansion of government surveillance capabilities, particularly in how commercial landlords may be compelled to assist in these efforts. This development raises alarm for privacy advocates, as these landlords control buildings where millions of Americans engage in their daily work activities. Unlike major…
In a significant development for cybersecurity, Google has disclosed a serious data breach affecting its Google+ platform, resulting in the expedited closure of the network four months earlier than planned. Initially set to wind down in August 2019, Google+ will now cease operations in April 2019 following the identification of…
Google’s Practices Under Scrutiny by EU Regulators The European Union is intensifying its scrutiny of Google’s competitive tactics with a new investigation focusing on the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating search result summaries. This probe aims to determine whether Google has been using content from publishers to…
Recently, cybersecurity firm Noma Security unveiled a critical security vulnerability, termed “GeminiJack,” located within Google’s Gemini Enterprise platform and the Vertex AI Search tool. This flaw could potentially facilitate unauthorized access to sensitive corporate data without any interaction from the targeted employee, leaving minimal traces for detection. The investigation by…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Fortify Healthcare Cybersecurity with Enhanced Regulations and Support Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 8, 2025 A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators has reintroduced a significant cybersecurity bill aimed at enhancing protections in the healthcare sector. (Image: U.S. Congress) A bipartisan group of four U.S.…
