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New Android, Google Play Security Update—2.3 Million Apps Blocked

Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security update—what you need to know.

Android Authority · 23h

Google leaned heavily on AI to stop malicious apps on the Play Store last year

AI became a hot topic. Its influence even bled into the Google Play security division, which used AI in 92% of app security reviews.

9to5google · 1d

‘Google Play Store keeps stopping’ on Android

Android phones and tablets have encountered a ‘Google Play Store keeps stopping’ error message. That system warning usually appears when Android apps crash. However, Google Play is working normally as far as we can tell.

Android Headlines on MSN · 1d

Google Play Adds "Verified" Badge for VPN Apps

The reason for this new badge is to highlight apps “that prioritize user privacy and safety, help users make more informed choices about the VPN apps they use, and build confide

Android Police on MSN · 1d

The Play Store has a new badge to tell trustworthy VPN apps apart

Third-party validation for apps like VPNs is crucial for user safety. Google's new Verified badge in the Play Store ensures security for these apps. Specific criteria such as user reviews and encryption must be met for verification.

Google Will Update Gulf of Mexico

BBC · 1h

Mexico asks Google Maps not to rename Gulf of Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has written a letter to Google asking the firm to reconsider its decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring the body of water - which is bordered by the US,

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

Mexico President Presents Letter to Google About Gulf of Mexico Name Change

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday presented a letter the government is sending to Google arguing the Google Maps platform should not accept the change made by President Donald Trump to rename the Gulf of Mexico,

CNET on MSN · 1d

Google Will Update Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in Maps

Google plans to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America and that of the Alaskan mountain Denali to Mount McKinley in Google Maps, the company said Tuesday in a series of tweets. The news follows President Donald Trump's executive order to rename the body of water and mountain on his first day in office.

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Google’s Gemini is helping hackers work faster but hasn’t unlocked new attacks—yet

The company's own security teams find hackers using the AI chatbot to aid in aspects of cyberattacks.

PCMag on MSN22h

Google: Hackers Tried (and Failed) to Use Gemini AI to Breach Accounts

Hacking units from Iran abused Gemini the most, but North Korean and Chinese groups also tried their luck. None made any ...

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'Really anxious': Google workers, fearing layoffs, launch pressure campaign on CEO

As the drumbeat of layoffs at major tech companies slows but does not cease, a mass of Google workers has joined a new ...

Google loses bid to dismiss US states' lawsuit over digital ads

Alphabet's Google must face an antitrust lawsuit brought by a Texas-led coalition of U.S. states accusing the technology ...

18h

What we can VERIFY about Google Maps satellite images featuring the word HELP

Viral posts suggest Google Maps imagery shows a human trafficking plea in L.A., but police say there's no evidence of ...

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Google says hackers from China, Iran, and North Korea are using Gemini to boost productivity

Hackers are using the Gemini chatbot for coding, to identify attack points, and for creating fake information, Google said.

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Google opens Meridian, its marketing measurement tool, to all users

Google's marketing mix model, Meridian, promises to help advertisers better measure their marketing impact across channels.

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