The news of the week is discussed, including the Gmail/Google Docs phishing attack, the Intel AMT vulnerability, IBM’s malware-laden USB drives, and drone security.
1 Million Gmail Users Impacted by Google Docs Phishing Attack
Researchers said good social engineering and users’ trust in the convenience afforded by the OAUTH mechanism guaranteed Wednesday’s Google Docs phishing attacks would spread quickly.
Gmail now blocks all JavaScript email attachments
Google’s move will help protect your computer, but there are further steps you can take, too
Google will use Gmail to nudge you into updating your browser
If you’re clinging to an older version of Chrome, now is the time to update as Google is ending support for older versions
Google Discloses Contents of Eight National Security Letters
Google Tuesday disclosed the contents of eight National Security Letters it received between 2010 and 2015, becoming the latest company under reforms afforded by the USA Freedom Act to do so.
Clever Gmail Hack Let Attackers Take Over Accounts
Google patched a hole in its Gmail verification system last week that allowed an attacker to hijack a targeted Google Gmail account.