Topic: google response
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Google's 2.5 Billion Gmail Users: No Password Reset Required
Google has denied false reports of a major Gmail data breach and clarified that no password reset warning was issued to users. The company emphasized that Gmail's security is robust, blocking over 99.9% of phishing and malware attempts, and recommended using passkeys for added protection. This in...
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Google Admits Fake Law Enforcement Account in Portal
Google confirmed that cybercriminals created a fake law enforcement account in its Law Enforcement Request System but deactivated it before any data was accessed or requests processed. The breach was claimed by a hacking group linked to known cybercrime organizations, which used social engineerin...
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Google AI's Health Advice Misled Users
A report alleges Google's AI Overview feature provides dangerously inaccurate health advice, such as incorrect dietary guidance for cancer patients, which Google disputes by defending its overall accuracy. The AI summaries are prominently placed atop search results, presenting potentially mislead...
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YouTube TV Fixes 'Restricted' Bug That Broke DVR Recordings
YouTube TV resolved a widespread technical glitch that blocked subscribers from accessing their cloud DVR recordings, displaying incorrect "Restricted recording" error messages. The company confirmed the issue was a system bug, not a licensing change, and its engineering teams swiftly deployed a ...
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Google Pulls Gemma AI Models After Senator's Complaint
Google has withdrawn its open Gemma AI model from AI Studio following a complaint from Senator Marsha Blackburn, who accused the model of fabricating false sexual misconduct allegations against her. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about AI hallucinations, with Google acknowledging the ch...
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Google disables Pixel feature due to audio leak bug
Google has disabled the "Take a Message" and Call Screen features on some older Pixel models due to a bug that could unintentionally stream ambient audio to callers, posing a privacy risk. The issue, affecting a small number of Pixel 4 and 5 users under specific conditions, caused the phone's mic...
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Google Denies Major Gmail Breach, Insists Security Is Strong
Google has officially denied reports of a massive Gmail security breach, stating that no widespread compromise of user data has occurred and that the service remains secure. The confusion arose from unrelated incidents, including a limited breach of a corporate server with no exposure of sensitiv...
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Google Fast Pair Flaw Exposes Sony, Anker Headphones
A security flaw in Google's Fast Pair protocol, named WhisperPair, allows attackers to secretly pair with and eavesdrop on popular Bluetooth audio devices, even when used with iPhones. The vulnerability stems from manufacturers not enforcing a key protocol rule, enabling attackers to intercept ca...
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Google Ads Bug Disables Notes Feature for Advertisers
A bug in Google Ads is sporadically removing the "Add note" button from the account change popup, disrupting a key workflow for documenting campaign adjustments. The missing feature hinders institutional memory and collaborative oversight, making it harder to track performance changes and team de...
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48 Million Gmail Credentials Leaked Online
A database containing nearly 149 million login credentials, including an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts, was exposed online, compiled from past breaches and infostealer malware. The primary risk is credential stuffing attacks, where stolen usernames and passwords are used to access other acc...
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Google's Search Update Disrupts Key SEO Tools
Google has potentially removed the &num=100 URL parameter, which previously allowed users to display 100 search results per page, causing disruption in the SEO industry. This change has led to immediate issues with rank-tracking tools, including outages and increased data retrieval costs, and may...
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Beware the 'Pixnapping' Android Attack: What It Is & Why It Matters
Pixnapping is a new Android attack method that uses transparent screen layers to stealthily capture and reconstruct on-screen pixel data, including sensitive two-factor authentication codes. Google has released a partial patch to restrict the blur function enabling this exploit, but researchers f...
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Google Pixel's Persistent Notification Delay in 2026
Google Pixel users across multiple models, including the latest Pixel 10 series, are experiencing persistent and significant delays in receiving notifications from apps like Google Home, security cameras, and messaging services. The issue is primarily attributed to Android's Doze and App Standby ...
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