Google Maps is a technology platform tracked across 7 threat clusters and 12 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed February 26, 2026; most recent activity July 6, 2026.
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-8732) in the WP Maps Pro WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to create administrator accounts on affected sites. The flaw affects all versions up to 6.1.0 and was…
A vulnerability in Google's API key system has allowed unauthorized access to the Gemini AI platform from numerous Android applications. CloudSEK identified that existing API keys, meant for public services,…
Research by Aikido Security reveals that Google API keys can remain active for up to 23 minutes post-deletion, contrary to user expectations of immediate revocation. This delay allows attackers with leaked keys to…
A three-person development team in Mexico faces financial ruin after a stolen Google Cloud API key resulted in $82,314.44 in unauthorized charges within 48 hours. The key was compromised between February 11 and 12,…
On July 1, 2026, Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat passed the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, overhauling the Computer Crimes Act 1997. The bill introduces new offences for deepfakes and non-consensual intimate images, and tighter…
Hackers have tampered with the names of iconic football stadiums in Spain, including Real Madrid's Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou, on Google Maps. The alterations included humorous and…
Old Google API keys, previously deemed harmless, now pose a security risk as they can access sensitive data through the Gemini API. Security researchers found that nearly 3,000 keys, originally used for public services,…