Phishing scam poses as Canadian tax agency before Canada Day

The lead-up to the Canada Day festivities has brought a tax scam with it

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Costco 40th anniversary scam targets WhatsApp users

If the promise of a cash prize in return for answering a few questions sounds like a deal that is too good to be true, that’s because it is

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Do back offices mean backdoors?

War in Europe, a reminder for shared service centers and shoring operations to re-examine IT security posture

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5 ways cybercriminals steal credit card details

Here are some of the most common ways hackers can get hold of other people’s credit card data – and how you can keep yours safe

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Instagram’s new age verification tool – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

As Instagram tests a new age verification tool, what are some of the concerns when it comes to confirming someone’s age on the internet?

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Virtual private networks: 5 common questions about VPNs answered

(Almost) everything you always wanted to know about virtual private networks, but were afraid to ask

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Game on! The 2022 Google CTF is here.

Posted by Jan Keller, Technical Entertainment Manager, Bug Hunters 


Are you ready to put your hacking skills to the test? It’s Google CTF time!

The competition kicks off on July 1 2022 6:00 PM UTC and runs through July 3 2022 6:00 PM UTC. Registration is now open at http://goo.gle/ctf.

In true old Google CTF fashion, the top 8 teams will qualify for our Hackceler8 speedrunning meets CTFs competition. The prize pool stands similar to previous years at more than $40,000.

We can’t wait to see whether PPP will be able to defend their crown. For those of you looking to satisfy your late-night hacking hunger: past year’s challenges, including Hackceler8 2021 matches, are open-sourced here. On top of that there are hours of Hackceler8 2020 videos to watch!

If you are just starting out in this space, last year’s Beginner’s Quest is a great resource to get started. For later in the year, we have something mysterious planned – stay tuned to find out more!


Whether you’re a seasoned CTF player or just curious about cyber security and ethical hacking, we want you to join us. Sign up to expand your skill set, meet new friends in the security community, and even watch the pros in action. For the latest announcements, see g.co/ctf, subscribe to our mailing list, or follow us on @GoogleVRP. Interested in bug hunting for Google? Check out bughunters.google.com. See you there!

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Phishing awareness training: Help your employees avoid the hook

Educating employees about how to spot phishing attacks can strike a much-needed blow for network defenders

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Crypto mixers: What are they and how are they used?

How crypto mixers, also known as crypto tumblers, are used to obscure the trail of digital money

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How to spot malicious spam – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

As the risk of receiving a malware-laden email increases, take a moment to consider how to spot attacks involving malicious spam

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