Google Assistant – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:17:59 +0000

Adam Griffin is still in disbelief over how quickly he was robbed of nearly $500,000 in cryptocurrencies. A scammer called using a real Google phone number to warn his Gmail account was being hacked, sent email security alerts directly from google.com, and ultimately seized control over the account by convincing him to click “yes” to a Google prompt on his mobile device.

Kaspersky Security

February 28, 2024 admin

VoltSchemer: attacks on wireless chargers through the power supply | Kaspersky official blog

Credit to Author: Alanna Titterington| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:15:56 +0000

VoltSchemer attacks can "fry" smartphones charging on wireless chargers, disable various devices, and send silent voice commands.

Kaspersky Security

January 27, 2020 admin

The curious vulnerabilities of ordinary MEMS

Credit to Author: Igor Kuksov| Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:03:42 +0000

Using simple tools such as lasers and music to trick voice assistants and motion sensors.

MalwareBytes Security

March 13, 2019 admin

Google’s Nest fiasco harms user trust and invades their privacy

Credit to Author: davidruiz| Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:30:29 +0000

Last month, Google announced that its Nest Secure would be updated to work with Google Assistant software. The problem? Google never told users its product had a microphone to begin with. Simple oversight or invasion of privacy? We break it down.

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