Tag: browser
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Google Chrome gets a mind of its own for some security fixes
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/09/12/google_chrome_safety_check/
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Mozilla Faces GDPR Complaint Over New Firefox Tracking Feature
First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/mozilla-gdpr-complaint-firefox-tracking-feature/
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Is Google Password Manager Safe to Use in 2024?
Google Password Manager is a free password management service built into Chrome and Google apps. Learn how it works and how secure it is in this detai… First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/is-google-password-manager-safe/
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Mozilla Hit With Privacy Complaint Over Firefox User Tracking
First seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36389/Mozilla-Hit-With-Privacy-Complaint-Over-Firefox-User-Tracking.html
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Chrome Users Can Now Sync Passkeys Across Devices with New Google PIN Feature
Google on Thursday unveiled a Password Manager PIN to let Chrome web users sync their passkeys across Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, and Android dev… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/09/chrome-users-can-now-sync-passkeys.html
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The 5 Best VPN Extensions for Chrome in 2024
First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/best-chrome-vpn-extensions/
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Google rolls out automatic passkey syncing via Password Manager
Passkeys, the digital credentials that let you sign into apps and websites without entering a password, are getting easier to use for Chrome users. St… First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/09/19/google-rolls-out-automatic-passkey-syncing-via-password-manager/
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Privacy non-profit noyb claims that Firefox tracks users with privacy preserving feature
Privacy non-profit noyb filed a complaint with the Austrian DPA against Firefox for enabling tracking in Firefox without user consent. Privacy non-pro… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/168927/digital-id/firefox-enables-tracking-firefox.html
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New Qilin tactics a ‘bonus multiplier’ for ransomware chaos
Sophos X-Ops caught the Qilin ransomware gang stealing credentials stored by victims’ employees in Google Chrome, heralding further cyber attacks and … First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366608129/New-Qilin-tactics-a-bonus-multiplier-for-ransomware-chaos
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Mozilla accused of tracking users in Firefox without consent
European digital rights group NOYB (None Of Your Business) has filed a privacy complaint with the Austrian data protection watchdog (DSB) against Mozi… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/mozilla-accused-of-tracking-users-in-firefox-without-consent/
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Chrome Introduces One-Time Permissions and Enhanced Safety Check for Safer Browsing
Google has announced that it’s rolling out a new set of features to its Chrome browser that gives users more control over their data when surfing the … First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/09/chrome-introduces-one-time-permissions.html
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Google Chrome Switches to ML-KEM for Post-Quantum Cryptography Defense
Google has announced that it will be switching from KYBER to ML-KEM in its Chrome web browser as part of its ongoing efforts to defend against the ris… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/09/google-chrome-switches-to-ml-kem-for.html
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Infostealer malware bypasses Chrome’s new cookie-theft defenses
Infostealer malware developers released updates claiming to bypass Google Chrome’s recently introduced feature App-Bound Encryption to protect sensiti… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/infostealer-malware-bypasses-chromes-new-cookie-theft-defenses/
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New Octo Android malware version impersonates NordVPN, Google Chrome
A new version of the Octo Android malware, named Octo2, has been seen spreading across Europe under the guise of NordVPN, Google Chrome, and an app ca… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-octo-android-malware-version-impersonates-nordvpn-google-chrome/
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Octo2 Malware Masquerades as Popular Apps
Android Poses as NordVPN, Google Chrome in Europe. A new version of the Octo Android malware is spreading across Europe, posing as legitimate apps suc… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/octo2-malware-masquerades-as-popular-apps-a-26355
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New Google Chrome feature will translate complex pages in real time
Google is testing a new API that uses machine learning models to offer real-time language translation for inputted text and to make it easier to trans… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/new-google-chrome-feature-will-translate-complex-pages-in-real-time/
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Google Expands Chrome Security and Privacy Capabilities
Google over the past week has taken numerous steps to better Chrome users, including taking new steps toward reducing the use of passwords for authent… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/09/google-expands-chrome-security-and-privacy-capabilities/
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PoC Exploit Released for CVE-2024-7965 Zero-Day Chrome Vulnerability
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit has been released for a critical zero-day vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-7965, affecting Google’s Chrome browse… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/poc-exploit-released-zero-day/
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Rock Chrome hard enough and get paid half a million
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/08/29/google_chrome_vuln_rewards/
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Chrome 129 Patches High-Severity Vulnerability in V8 Engine
Google has released Chrome 129 with patches for nine vulnerabilities, including a high-severity bug in the V8 engine. The post Chrome 129 Patches High… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/chrome-129-patches-high-severity-vulnerability-in-v8-engine/
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North Korean hackers exploited Chrome zero-day to steal crypto
First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/08/30/north-korean-hackers-exploited-chrome-zero-day-to-steal-crypto/
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Chrome 129 Released with Fix for Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
The Chrome team has officially announced the release of Chrome 129, which is now available on the stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This upd… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/chrome-129-released-fix/
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Google Chrome: Überarbeiteter Sicherheitscheck soll Schutz verbessern
First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Google-Chrome-Ueberarbeiteter-Sicherheitscheck-soll-Schutz-verbessern-9869517.html
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Malware nutzt neue Angriffsvariante – Ransomware stiehlt in Chrome gespeicherte Anmeldedaten
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/qilin-ransomware-neue-angriffsvariante-domaenencontroller-google-chrome-a-14db99f4ef41f39c440336312aab52a3/
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Chrome switching to NIST-approved ML-KEM quantum encryption
Google announced updates in the post-quantum cryptographic key encapsulation mechanism used in the Chrome browser, specifically, the swap of Kyber use… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-switching-to-nist-approved-ml-kem-quantum-encryption/
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New Chrome Features Protect Users Against Threats, Provide More Control Over Personal Data
Google is rolling out new features in Chrome to better protect users online and to improve their control over personal data. The post New Chrome Featu… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/new-chrome-features-protect-users-against-threats-provide-more-control-over-personal-data/
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Chrome 128 Update Resolves High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Google has released a Chrome 128 security update to resolve high-severity memory safety vulnerabilities. The post Chrome 128 Update Resolves High-Seve… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/chrome-128-update-resolves-high-severity-vulnerabilities/
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Firefox 115-Support für Windows 7, 8 und 8.1 bis März 2025
Der Mozilla Firefox 115 läuft noch unter Windows 7, 8 und 8.1, befindet sich aber seit einiger Zeit im erweiterten Support. Bisher war bekannt, dass d… First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/09/09/firefox-115-support-fr-windows-7-8-und-8-1-bis-mrz-2025/
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Beware Of Malicious Chrome Extension That Delivers Weaponized ZIP Archive
In August 2024, researchers detected a malicious Google Chrome browser infection that led to the distribution of LummaC2 stealer malware that utilized… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/malicious-chrome-extension-zip/
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North Korean Hackers Deploy FudModule Rootkit via Chrome Zero-Day Exploit
A recently patched security flaw in Google Chrome and other Chromium web browsers was exploited as a zero-day by North Korean actors in a campaign des… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/08/north-korean-hackers-deploy-fudmodule.html