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cyber-security18 days ago•54 min saved

Zero-Click RCE in Claude Desktop Extensions Endangers 10k+ Users

Security researchers LayerX revealed a zero-click remote code execution flaw in Claude Desktop Extensions (DXT) that leverages the Model Context Protocol to chain untrusted data from Google Calendar into a privileged local executor. An attacker can trigger the payload via a malicious calendar event with no user interaction, potentially compromising the host with the user’s privileges. The issue affects over 10,000 active Claude users and more than 50 DXT extensions; Anthropic has reportedly not fixed it yet, citing the architecture of MCP autonomy. Mitigations include disconnecting high-privilege local extensions from untrusted data sources and awaiting a patch or architectural changes to MCP. This serves as a warning about the security risks of AI agents autonomously bridging data to local systems.

via CybersecurityNews|

#claude #cyber-security #desktop-extensions

technology1 month ago•22 min saved

Gemini helps Google Calendar schedule smarter by suggesting meeting times based on attendees' calendars

Google is rolling out a Gemini-powered feature in Google Calendar that automatically suggests the best meeting times by checking attendees' calendars and potential conflicts. Available to paid Google Workspace users on Business Standard/Plus and Enterprise Standard/Plus (plus the Google AI Pro for Education add-on), the feature initially lands on Rapid Release domains and will roll out to Scheduled Release domains on February 2. Organizers can pick from the suggested slots and reschedule if invites are declined, but it requires access to attendees' calendars and isn’t yet available to all users.

via Engadget|

#gemini #google #google-calendar

technology4 months ago•1 min saved

Google's Gemini AI Enhances Meeting Scheduling in Gmail and Calendar

Google has introduced a new AI-powered feature called 'Help me schedule' in Gmail, which suggests meeting times based on your calendar and email context, making it easier to coordinate meetings with coworkers and clients. The feature is currently available for Workspace and Google AI Pro/Ultra subscribers and supports scheduling between two people.

via The Verge|

#ai #gemini #gmail

technology6 months ago•0 min saved

AI-Driven Image Attacks Expose New Security Vulnerabilities

Security researchers demonstrated a method to hack Google Calendar by using AI to embed hidden text in images, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in digital security systems.

via bgr.com|

#ai-hacking #google-calendar #hidden-text

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Google CEO Introduces New Calendar Feature Requested by Stripe Co-founder

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a new feature for Google Calendar that allows users to duplicate events with a Ctrl-click, a request originally made by Stripe co-founder John Collison, highlighting responsive customer service and user-driven updates.

via TechCrunch|

#customer-feedback #feature-update #google-calendar

technology6 months ago•3 min saved

Google Calendar Invites Used to Exploit Gemini AI and Leak User Data

Google fixed a security bug in Gemini, Google's AI assistant, that allowed malicious Calendar invites with embedded prompts to hijack the system and leak sensitive user data, control smart devices, and access emails, highlighting the risks of broad permissions and prompt injection attacks.

via BleepingComputer|

#gemini #google-calendar #prompt-injection

technology8 months ago•4 min saved

Google Expands App Access to Apple Watch with Calendar and Maps

Google has launched a dedicated Apple Watch app for Google Calendar, offering a simplified view of upcoming events and tasks, along with new watch face complications, enhancing calendar management on watchOS. The app displays a week's schedule with color-coded cards and provides quick access to event details, though event creation/editing remains on the iPhone app.

via MacRumors|

#apple-watch #calendar-app #google-calendar

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

Google Calendar Launches Minimalist Apple Watch App

Google Calendar has launched a simple Apple Watch app that displays a week's worth of events and tasks with color-coded cards, offering quick views and complications, but does not support event creation from the watch. The app is part of Google's expanding smartwatch offerings and is available with the latest iPhone app update.

via 9to5Google|

#apple-watch #google-calendar #google-services

cybersecurity9 months ago•3 min saved

Chinese APT41 Uses Google Calendar for Stealthy Malware C2 Operations

Chinese state-sponsored group APT41 exploited Google Calendar for malware C2 operations, using a sophisticated multi-stage malware to target government entities and organizations worldwide, with Google taking measures to neutralize the campaign.

via The Hacker News|

#apt41 #command-and-control #cyber-espionage

cybersecurity9 months ago•2 min saved

APT41 Uses Google Calendar for Stealthy C2 Communication

Chinese hacking group APT41 uses malware 'ToughProgress' to exploit Google Calendar for stealthy command-and-control operations, with Google actively dismantling the infrastructure and alerting affected users to prevent further abuse.

via BleepingComputer|

#apt41 #c2-communication #cybersecurity

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Google Gemini Enhances Calendar Integration, Posing a Challenge to Google Assistant"

Google's new AI generative models, Gemini, will soon be able to access events scheduled in Google Calendar on Android phones, making it a step closer to being an all-in-one digital assistant. Users can now prompt Gemini to show their calendar events and add new events using voice or text commands. Google is making progress to position Gemini as its proprietary AI offering, but it still needs to add more features and expand availability beyond the United States to compete with other AI assistants like Microsoft's Copilot and Amazon's Alexa.

via TechRadar|

#ai #digital-assistant #gemini

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Maximize Productivity: Unleash the Power of Google Tasks in Gmail"

Google Tasks, a feature within Gmail, allows users to easily add emails to their to-do list, set reminders, and organize tasks. The integration with Google Calendar and Google Assistant makes it a powerful productivity tool, although the mobile interface is less efficient compared to the desktop version. Despite the convoluted Gmail interface, Google Tasks stands out as a simple and effective productivity app with deep tie-ins to everyday services.

via Android Central|

#gmail #google-calendar #google-tasks

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Effortless Task Creation: Google Calendar's Streamlined Approach

Google Calendar for Android is set to introduce a quick switcher feature that allows users to easily switch between creating a calendar event or a task in Google Tasks. The update adds a chip to the creation page, enabling users to switch between the two types with just one tap. This eliminates the need to back out and tap a dedicated "task" button. The new feature will also retain ongoing title and date information when switching between a calendar event and a task, addressing a frustrating issue with the existing method. The rollout date for this change is currently unknown.

via 9to5Google|

#android-app #google-calendar #google-tasks

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Google Calendar introduces long-awaited event sharing feature with link-based sharing and free appointment scheduling

Google Calendar is finally rolling out its event sharing feature, allowing users to share their calendar events with others via a public URL. By clicking the share button next to an event, users can invite others to the gathering, who will receive a cute little invite that they can accept. This long overdue feature is now available, although it is not yet accessible for Workspace accounts.

via Chrome Unboxed|

#event-sharing #google-calendar #late-addition

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Google Calendar integrates with Microsoft Outlook, streamlining attendee lists"

Google Calendar is updating its attendee lists to include Microsoft Outlook users, addressing a previous issue where Outlook users did not appear in the lists at all. With this update, Outlook users will now be properly listed as attendees and organizers in Google Calendar meeting events. This improvement aims to enhance interoperability between Google Workspace and Microsoft Outlook users, benefiting those who organize meetings with attendees from multiple companies. The update started rolling out on August 24 and will be available to all users within 15 days.

via 9to5Google|

#google-calendar #interoperability #meeting-organization