Google Zaps Security Flaw: No More Speed-Dialing Your Way Into Accounts!
Google has patched a devious security flaw that allowed snoopers to brute-force recovery phone numbers like they’re cracking a code in a spy movie. Thanks to Singaporean researcher brutecat, the vulnerability was uncovered and closed, protecting users from potential SIM-swapping attacks. Who knew a phone number could unravel so much?
Hot Take:
Google’s recent security blunder is like leaving your front door open with a sign that says, “Welcome, hackers! Help yourself to the fridge.” Luckily, our Singaporean superhero, Brutecat, swooped in to save the day before the hackers had a chance to redecorate. Google, maybe next time hire a cat to test your doors? Meow!
Key Points:
- Google patched a flaw that could have allowed brute-force attacks on its account recovery feature.
- Sneaky attack exploited a now-deprecated JavaScript-disabled version of Google’s username recovery form.
- Brutecat, the security researcher, discovered the flaw and earned a $5,000 bug bounty.
- Flaw could reveal a user’s phone number and potentially enable SIM-swapping attacks.
- Google previously paid Brutecat for discovering other vulnerabilities in its platforms.
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