Tag: browser
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Microsoft’s Copilot strategy is just more user abuse from Redmond, says Mozilla
Firefox maker warns old web tactics are now shaping AI at the expense of user choice First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/10/mozilla_microsofts_copilot_strategy/
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Google Chrome Update Disrupts Infostealer Cookie Theft
Google adds Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) to Chrome 146, using hardware keys to block infostealer use of stolen session cookies on Windows. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/google-chrome-update-infostealer-cookie-theft/
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Google Locks Chrome Sessions to Devices to Stop Cookie Theft
Google has officially launched a major security upgrade to protect users from session hijacking. Starting with Chrome version 146 for Windows users, Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) is now publicly available. This new feature aims to stop malware from stealing web cookies and using them to bypass passwords and multi-factor authentication. Support for macOS users…
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Breaking the Patch Sound Barrier: Your Vulnerability Remediation Will Not Keep Up With AI Exploit”¦
Breaking the Patch Sound Barrier: Your Vulnerability Remediation Will Not Keep Up With AI Exploit Speed. So? Many years ago while at Gartner, I wrote a blog post where I defined the concept of the “Patch Sound Barrier.” (original via Archive if you don’t believe that I was that smart back in 2013 🙂) This was an…
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Google Chrome Rolls Out Protection Against Infostealers Targeting Session Cookies
Chrome’s Device Bound Session Credentials is designed to block infostealers from harvesting session cookie First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-chrome-protection/
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Google Chrome Rolls Out Protection Against Infostealers Targeting Session Cookies
Chrome’s Device Bound Session Credentials is designed to block infostealers from harvesting session cookie First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-chrome-protection/
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To counter cookie theft, Chrome ships device-bound session credentials
Cookie theft follows a well-established pattern. Infostealer malware infiltrates a device, extracts authentication cookies, and exfiltrates them to an attacker-controlled … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/10/google-chrome-device-bound-session-credentials/
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Google Rolls Out DBSC in Chrome 146 to Block Session Theft on Windows
Google has made Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) generally available to all Windows users of its Chrome web browser, months after it began testing the security feature in open beta.The public availability is currently limited to Windows users on Chrome 146, with macOS expansion planned in an upcoming Chrome release.”This project represents a significant First…
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Cloudflare ‘actively adjusting’ quantum priorities in wake of Google warning
Tags: android, attack, awareness, browser, chrome, ciso, communications, compliance, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, data, encryption, google, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, Internet, ml, mobile, regulation, risk, service, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has set a 2030 deadline for depreciating legacy encryption algorithms ahead of their planned retirement in 2035.Late last month Google brought forward its own post-quantum cryptography (PQC) deadline a year to 2029 because advances in quantum computers mean that legacy encryption and digital signature systems are at greater…
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Google Chrome adds infostealer protection against session cookie theft
Google has rolled out Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) protection in Chrome 146 for Windows, designed to block info-stealing malware from harvesting session cookies. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-adds-infostealer-protection-against-session-cookie-theft/
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Critical Chrome Flaws Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
Google has released an urgent security update for its Chrome browser, resolving multiple dangerous vulnerabilities. The Chrome team promoted version 147 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux users on April 7, 2026. This major release patches flaws that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and take full control of affected systems.…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Axios Hack, Chrome 0-Day, Fortinet Exploits, Paragon Spyware and More
This week had real hits. The key software got tampered with. Active bugs showed up in the tools people use every day. Some attacks didn’t even need much effort because the path was already there.One weak spot now spreads wider than before. What starts small can reach a lot of systems fast. New bugs, faster…
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Google Brings Lazy Loading to Media Files in New Chrome Release
Google has announced a significant update for its Chrome browser, extending native lazy loading capabilities to audio and video elements. This highly anticipated feature aims to improve web performance, drastically save bandwidth, and offer subtle security benefits by controlling when media resources connect to external servers. Expanding the Lazy Loading Attribute Web developers have long…
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LinkedIn secretly scans for 6,000+ Chrome extensions, collects data
A new report dubbed “BrowserGate” warns that Microsoft’s LinkedIn is using hidden JavaScript scripts on its website to scan visitors’ browsers for installed extensions and collect device data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linkedin-secretly-scans-for-6-000-plus-chrome-extensions-collects-data/
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LinkedIn secretely scans for 6,000+ Chrome extensions, collects data
A new report dubbed “BrowserGate” warns that Microsoft’s LinkedIn is using hidden JavaScript scripts on its website to scan visitors’ browsers for installed extensions and collect device data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linkedin-secretely-scans-for-6-000-plus-chrome-extensions-collects-data/
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Fake ChatGPT Ad Blocker Chrome Extension Caught Spying on Users
A fake Chrome browser extension called ‘ChatGPT Ad Blocker’ was harvesting conversations of ChatGPT users in the name of offering an ad-free experience. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-chatgpt-ad-blocker-chrome-extension-spy-users/
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Malicious Chrome Extension >>ChatGPT Ad Blocker<< Targets Users, Steals Conversations
Security researchers have uncovered a malicious Google Chrome extension named >>ChatGPT Ad Blocker<>ChatGPT Ad Blocker<< Targets Users, Steals Conversations appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform. First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/malicious-chrome-extension-targets-chatgpt-users/
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Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms
Google patches 21 Chrome vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited zero-day flaw that could enable code execution and full device compromise. The post Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-chrome-zero-day-cve-2026-5281-active-exploit/
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Storm Infostealer Sold as Service, Targets Browsers, Wallets and Accounts
New research from Varonis Threat Labs reveals Storm infostealer, a malicious subscription service that bypasses Google Chrome encryption…. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/storm-infostealer-sold-as-service-browsers-wallets/
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CISA Issues Alert on Chrome Zero-Day Under Active Exploitation
Tags: browser, chrome, cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, google, hacker, infrastructure, kev, vulnerability, zero-dayThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning regarding a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting Google Chrome and other Chromium-based web browsers. Officially tracked as CVE-2026-5281, this security flaw has been added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog because hackers are actively exploiting it in real-world attacks. The vulnerability originates…
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New Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2026-5281 Under Active Exploitation, Patch Released
Google on Thursday released security updates for its Chrome web browser to address 21 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw that it said has been exploited in the wild.The high-severity vulnerability, CVE-2026-5281 (CVSS score: N/A), concerns a use-after-free bug in Dawn, an open-source and cross-platform implementation of the WebGPU standard.”Use-after-free in Dawn in Google Chrome prior…
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Google Warns of New Chrome Zero-Day Under Active Exploitation Users Urged to Update Immediately
Google has released an urgent security update for its Chrome desktop browser to address 21 vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day flaw that is actively being exploited in the wild. Users are strongly urged to update their browsers immediately to version 146.0.7680.177/.178 for Windows and Mac, or 146.0.7680.177 for Linux . Active Zero-Day Threat The most…
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Google Chrome Update Fixes 21 Flaws, Warns of Actively Exploited Vulnerability
Google has released a Stable Channel Update for Chrome, addressing 21 security vulnerabilities, including a high-profile code smuggling vulnerability that is actively being exploited in the wild. The update rolled out on Wednesday night. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/chrome-stable-channel-update-security/
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Google fixes Chrome zero-day with in-the-wild exploit (CVE-2026-5281)
Google has fixed 21 vulnerabilities affecting its popular Chrome browser, among them a zero-day (CVE-2026-5281) with an in-the-wild exploit. About CVE-2026-5281 As per usual, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/01/google-chrome-zero-day-cve-2026-5281/
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Google fixes fourth Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks in 2026
Google has fixed the fourth Chrome vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks since the start of the year. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-fourth-chrome-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks-in-2026/
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Schadcode per Klick: Attackierte Chrome-Lücke gefährdet Millionen von Nutzern
In Google Chrome klafft eine Sicherheitslücke, mit der sich per Webseitenaufruf Schadcode einschleusen lässt. Angreifer nutzen das bereits aus. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/schadcode-per-klick-attackierte-chrome-luecke-gefaehrdet-millionen-von-nutzern-2604-207143.html
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 90
Tags: attack, browser, chrome, cyber, docker, government, international, iran, malware, software, supply-chainSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape New Malware Targets Users of Cobra DocGuard Software Government of Iran Cyber Actors Deploy Telegram C2 to Push Malware to Identified Targets Trivy Supply Chain Attack Expands to Compromised Docker Images VoidStealer: Debugging Chrome to Steal…
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Google Issues High-Risk Security Patch for 3.5 Billion Chrome Users: What You Need to Know
Google patches eight high-severity Chrome vulnerabilities affecting 3.5 billion users. Here’s why you should update and relaunch your browser now. The post Google Issues High-Risk Security Patch for 3.5 Billion Chrome Users: What You Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-chrome-update-8-vulnerabilities-3-5-billion-users/
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Claude Extension Flaw Enabled Zero-Click XSS Prompt Injection via Any Website
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a vulnerability in Anthropic’s Claude Google Chrome Extension that could have been exploited to trigger malicious prompts simply by visiting a web page.The flaw “allowed any website to silently inject prompts into that assistant as if the user wrote them,” Koi Security researcher Oren Yomtov said in a report shared with…
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Claude Extension Flaw Enabled Zero-Click XSS Prompt Injection via Any Website
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a vulnerability in Anthropic’s Claude Google Chrome Extension that could have been exploited to trigger malicious prompts simply by visiting a web page.The flaw “allowed any website to silently inject prompts into that assistant as if the user wrote them,” Koi Security researcher Oren Yomtov said in a report shared with…