Google paid out a $1,337 bounty to a researcher who found a clickjacking vulnerability in Google API Explorer.
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Google Apps ‘Defect’ Leaks Private WHOIS Data Of 280,000
A Google Apps bug leaked hidden WHOIS registrant information in the clear, putting close to 300,000 domain owners at risk for identity theft, phishing scams and more.
Google Adds Grace Period to Disclosure Policy
Google announced that it was adding a 14-day grace period to its 90-day vulnerability disclosure deadline if the affected vendor says it will have a patch ready inside the extension.
Android Wi-Fi Direct Vulnerability Details Disclosed
Core Security disclosed details on an Android Wi-Fi Direct denial of service vulnerability after Google said it had no timeline to patch the issue. The two sides also disagreed on the severity of the flaw.
Chrome 40 Patches 62 Security Vulnerabilities, Pays Bounties Aplenty
Google released version 40 of the Chrome browser, patching 62 vulnerabilities, including close to two-dozen critical memory corruption flaws.
Google Releases End-To-End Chrome Extension to Open Source
Google announced that it was making the source code for its End-to-End Chrome Extension available for review on GitHub. End-to-End encrypts and signs Gmail messages.
New Google Security Dashboard Manages Device Activity
Google released a new Devices and Activity Dashboard, along with a new security wizard for Google for Work accounts.