Tag: chrome
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Recently fixed Chrome vulnerability exploited in the wild (CVE-2025-4664)
A high-severity Chrome vulnerability (CVE-2025-4664) that Google has fixed on Wednesday is being leveraged by attackers, CISA has confirmed by adding the flaw to its Known … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/16/cisa-recently-fixed-chrome-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild-cve-2025-4664/
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CISA tags recently patched Chrome bug as actively exploited
On Thursday, CISA warned U.S. federal agencies to secure their systems against ongoing attacks exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in the Chrome web browser. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-tags-recently-patched-chrome-bug-as-actively-exploited-zero-day/
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Google fixed a Chrome vulnerability that could lead to full account takeover
Google released emergency security updates to fix a Chrome vulnerability that could lead to full account takeover. Google released emergency security updates to address a Chrome browser vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-4664, that could lead to full account takeover. The security researcher Vsevolod Kokorin (@slonser_) discovered the vulnerability, which stems from an insufficient policy enforcement in…
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Google patches Chrome vulnerability used for account takeover and MFA bypass
How could this be exploited?: OAuth provides a way of giving access to something without the need for a password. It’s useful in multiple scenarios, for example, in single sign-on (SSO). Users might also encounter it when giving a contact access to a file or document in a cloud service such as Microsoft 365 without…
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Detecting Hidemium: Fingerprinting inconsistencies in anti-detect browsers
This is the fourth article in our series on anti-detect browsers. In the previous post, we explained how to detect anti-fingerprinting scripts injected via Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP). Here, we analyze Hidemium, a popular anti-detect browser, and describe how it can be detected. We start with a high-level overview of First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump…
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Chrome 137 Integrates Gemini Nano AI to Combat Tech Support Scams
Google has unveiled a groundbreaking defense mechanism in Chrome 137, integrating its on-device Gemini Nano large language model (LLM) to detect and block these malicious campaigns in real time. This update marks a significant leap in combating evolving cyber threats by leveraging artificial intelligence directly within users’ browsers. Tech support scams exploit psychological manipulation, mimicking…
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Google Chrome Uses Advanced AI to Combat Sophisticated Online Scams
Google has integrated artificial intelligence into its cybersecurity toolkit to shield users from financial and data theft scams. On Friday, May 09, 2025, the company unveiled a comprehensive report detailing its latest AI-driven initiatives across Search, Chrome, and Android, marking a significant leap in preemptive threat detection and user protection. These advancements aim to counteract…
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So soll euch der Google-Browser künftig vor Online-Betrug schützen
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/google-chrome-ki-online-betrug-1686457/
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Google Chrome to use on-device AI to detect tech support scams
Google is implementing a new Chrome security feature that uses the built-in ‘Gemini Nano’ large-language model (LLM) to detect and block tech support scams while browsing the web. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-to-use-on-device-ai-to-detect-tech-support-scams/
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OtterCookie v4 Adds VM Detection and Chrome, MetaMask Credential Theft Capabilities
The North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign have been observed using updated versions of a cross-platform malware called OtterCookie with capabilities to steal credentials from web browsers and other files.NTT Security Holdings, which detailed the new findings, said the attackers have “actively and continuously” updated the malware, introducing versions v3 and v4…
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Google Deploys On-Device AI to Thwart Scams on Chrome and Android
The tech giant plans to leverage its Gemini Nano LLM on-device to enhance scam detection on Chrome First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-ai-gemini-nano-scams-chrome/
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What your browser knows about you, from contacts to card numbers
Chrome and Safari are the most popular browser apps, accounting for 90% of the mobile browsers market share, according to Surfshark. Chrome: the most data-hungry browser … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/09/browser-data-collection-tracking/
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Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
Google on Thursday announced it’s rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered countermeasures to combat scams across Chrome, Search, and Android.The tech giant said it will begin using Gemini Nano, its on-device large language model (LLM), to improve Safe Browsing in Chrome 137 on desktops.”The on-device approach provides instant insight on risky websites and allows us…
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Guess Which Browser Tops the List for Data Collection!
Google Chrome has emerged as the undisputed champion of data collection among 10 popular web browsers studied on the Apple App Store. Collecting a staggering 20 different data types, Chrome surpasses all competitors by a significant margin. From personal contact information and precise financial details-such as payment methods and card numbers-to location data, browsing history,…
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Chrome 136 Fixes 20-Year-Old Privacy Bug in Latest Update
Google has begun rolling out Chrome 136 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux, bringing significant security and privacy upgrades to millions of users worldwide. The update, set to be distributed over the coming days and weeks, addresses a range of vulnerabilities. However, its most notable change closes a privacy loophole that has…
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Google Chrome Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Bypass Sandbox Restrictions Technical Details Revealed
A severe vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-2783, has been discovered in Google Chrome, specifically targeting the Mojo inter-process communication (IPC) component on Windows systems. This high-impact flaw, with a CVSS score of 8.8, stems from improper handle validation and management within Mojo, enabling remote attackers to craft malicious payloads that, when triggered through user interaction like…
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Keeper Security optimiert Browser-Erweiterung
Die neue Browser-Erweiterung Keeper 17.1 ist ab sofort im Chrome Web Store, Apple App Store, Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store sowie im Firefox Add-ons Store verfügbar. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/keeper-security-optimiert-browser-erweiterung/a40607/
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Chrome UAF Process Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited
Security researchers have revealed that two critical use-after-free (UAF) vulnerabilities in Google Chrome’s Browser process were actively exploited in the wild, exposing users to potential sandbox escapes and arbitrary code execution. However, Google’s deployment of the MiraclePtr defense mechanism ensures these flaws are no longer exploitable, marking a significant milestone in browser security. Technical Analysis…
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Security Experts Flag Chrome Extension Using AI Engine to Act Without User Input
Researchers have found a Chrome extension that can act on the user’s behalf by using a popular AI agent orchestration protocol First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/chrome-extension-ai-engine-act-mcp/
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Google Chrome Keeps Third-Party Cookies Settings, Lets Users ‘Make an Informed Choice’
Privacy Sandbox, originally pitched as an alternative to cross-site ad tracking, will not show a standalone prompt. Instead, Chrome is readying a different “informed choice.” First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/new-google-chrome-privacy-sandbox-third-party-ads/
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Over 6 Million Chrome Extensions Found Executing Remote Commands
Security researchers have uncovered a network of over 35 Google Chrome extensions”, collectively installed on more than 6 million browsers”, secretly executing remote commands and potentially spying on users for years. The alarming discovery began during a routine security review at an organization using a monitoring feature provided by Secure Annex. Among a list of…
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Chrome extensions with 6 million installs have hidden tracking code
A set of 57 Chrome extensions with 6,000,000 users have been discovered with very risky capabilities, such as monitoring browsing behavior, accessing cookies for domains, and potentially executing remote scripts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extensions-with-6-million-installs-have-hidden-tracking-code/
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After 20 Years, Google Patches Major Web Privacy Vulnerability
After two decades of persistent concern among privacy advocates and web security researchers, Google is finally rolling out a fix for a long-standing vulnerability in Chrome that has silently exposed users’ browsing history. The issue stems from how browsers have… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/chrome-136-ends-20-year-privacy-leak/
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Chrome 136 fixes 20-year browser history privacy risk
Google is fixing a long-standing privacy issue that, for years, enabled websites to determine users’ browsing history through the previously visited links. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-136-fixes-20-year-browser-history-privacy-risk/
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Hackers Imitate Google Chrome Install Page on Google Play to Distribute Android Malware
Cybersecurity experts have unearthed an intricate cyber campaign that leverages deceptive websites posing as the Google Play Store to distribute Android malware. These websites, hosted on newly registered domains, create a façade of credible application installation pages, enticing victims with downloads that appear legitimate, including apps like Google Chrome. The sites are engineered with features…