Helping to create a more resilient Europe
Helping to create a more resilient EuropeWhen Ukraine was invaded in February, a group of 15 Google employees dropped everything to do what they did best — write code. But…
How we detect, remove and report child sexual abuse material
Since Google’s earliest days, we have worked to prevent the spread of illegal child sexual abuse material (referred to as CSAM). Child safety organizations and governments rightly expect — and…
Why Google supports the US Securing Open Source Software Act
Open source software — code that is made freely available to the public to use or modify — is the foundation of the modern internet. It’s given us a world…
How Android protects you from scams and phishing attacks
Cybercriminals are targeting smartphones and tablets more than ever before. That’s because people are spending more time on their mobile devices, and they’re using them to send and store significant…
In Madrid, a pitch for “open security”
The following is adapted from remarks delivered by Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs, at the “Google Cybersecurity Summit: Protecting Europe's Digital Space” in Madrid on October 26, 2022.Today’s cybersecurity…
Your ads, your choice
Online advertising doesn’t need to be confusing or out of your control. Whether you’re watching tutorials on YouTube or looking up recipes on Search, you should have a say in…
How Google is helping to make the Internet of Things more secure
The growing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technology affects consumers around the world in significant ways. Not only are we becoming more deeply connected through IoT devices, we’re now…
Continued investment in measures to help fight financial fraud in the UK
In recent years, scammers continue to deploy new fraudulent practices in order to take advantage of people. According to UK Finance’s latest figures, over £1.3 billion was stolen through fraud…
Meet the hackers keeping you safe online
The work of Google’s security teams mostly happens behind closed doors — whether that be intercepting government backed cyber attacks, or taking on the job of hacking Google to strengthen…
Supporting the EU and securing the digital space
Citizens, companies and governments across the European Union agree that everyone should be free to live their lives and use technology without fear that their information will be stolen or…