Cyber Security Headlines Google issues Chrome security update, ICC targeted by new attack, Microsoft nixes Authenticator password management
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Jul 2, 2025 A critical security update from Google addresses a zero-day vulnerability in Chrome, as threats escalate. The International Criminal Court faces a new sophisticated cyber attack, highlighting rising global risks. Two major data breaches affect over 800,000 individuals, stressing the need for vigilance. In tech shifts, Microsoft is moving toward passwordless authentication, while new AI web scraping policies from Cloudflare aim to protect creators' rights. As attacks evolve, the need for cohesive defense strategies becomes paramount.
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Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Patched
- Google patched a critical zero-day flaw actively exploited in Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
- This is the fourth zero-day fix in Chrome in 2025, showing attackers' increasing targeting of browsers.
ICC Targeted by Sophisticated Attack
- The ICC faced a sophisticated cyber attack quickly contained but possibly compromising sensitive cases.
- Prior threats against the ICC involved espionage and retaliation linked to international political issues.
Large Healthcare Data Breaches Revealed
- Kelly Benefits' 2024 breach affected over 550,000 individuals, far above initial estimates.
- S-Health's recent attack compromised 263,000 patients' data but spared social security numbers.