Skip to main content

Google Drive: vulnerabilities found and how it can infect your devices with malware

Image
by

Some time ago, many cybersecurity experts discovered a vulnerability that allows malware programs to be inserted into documents made in collaboration with other people.

In an interview conducted by The Hacker News, security expert A. Nikoci says the problem stems from the fact that there is no verification mechanism for the authenticity of the file versions. This means that such a program can be hidden in the form of a picture or a link.


To be complete, Google Chrome doesn't check the files you download from Google Drive, but classifies them directly as safe.

Google officials have not given a statement on the issue, although it is a very serious security breach. I remind you that I'm writing this article 6 days (on September 1) after this information was made public.

Labels

Categories:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular

[EN] Aperture and diaphragm: what they are and how to use them

by
Hi! If you're new to photography, you're probably trying to learn a theory just because you don't know where to start. In this article I will explain what the aperture and diaphragm are, and in the next 3 articles I will tell you about ISO, shutter speed and exposure triangle (how to harmonize these 3 basic pillars of photography). Let's begin! What is the aperture? The aperture is, technically, the hole through which light passes to the sensor of the device. Basically, the aperture controls how accentuated the bokeh effect (blur) is and/or if it exists. Most of the time you will hear photographers telling you, "Shrink the aperture a little!" Instead of "Shrink the diaphragm a little!" In principle, these two do the same thing. What is the aperture and diaphragm? The diaphragm is the one that controls the amount of light that enters through the lens. It is made up of blades and works on the same principle as the iris (when there is a lot of light, t...
Post a Comment
Read more

iPhone 12: what it looks like and what specifications it has

by
Tonight was the launch of the new iPhone 12, 12 Mini, Pro and Pro Max models. In addition, the second generation of Homepod was launched, but the return of the long-forgotten Magsafe was announced! We have a lot to talk, so let's get started!
Post a Comment
Read more

Apple Event: dezamagitor!

by
  In seara aceasta, pe 15 septembrie, a avut loc evenimentul Apple la care s-au lansat mult mai putine device-uri noi decat ne-am fi asteptat. La inceputul conferintei, Tim Cook a spus despre realizarile Apple pe plan social din timpul pandemiei. Dupa, timp de 10 minute a prezentat actualizarile aplicatiei ,,Health", a aratat noua aplicatie Fitness+, la care va veti putea face un abonament de 10$/luna pentru workout-uri de la ,,cei mai faimosi antrenori din lume" si a anuntat ca IOS 14 va fi disponibil din 16 septembrie.
Post a Comment
Read more