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Google says “Enhanced protection” feature in Chrome now uses AI
Google has quietly updated the description of one of the Chrome's security features "Enhanced protection" to confirm that it will be powered by AI in a future release.
- November 09, 2024
- 04:42 PM
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Fake browser updates spread updated WarmCookie malware
A new 'FakeUpdate' campaign targeting users in France leverages compromised websites to show fake browser and application updates that spread a new version of the WarmCookie malware.
- October 02, 2024
- 02:22 PM
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Arc browser launches bug bounty program after fixing RCE bug
The Browser Company has introduced an Arc Bug Bounty Program to encourage security researchers to report vulnerabilities to the project and receive rewards.
- October 01, 2024
- 06:33 PM
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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 used in hybrid key exchanges with Module Lattice Key Encapsulation Mechanism (ML-KEM).
- September 16, 2024
- 12:22 PM
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Qilin ransomware now steals credentials from Chrome browsers
The Qilin ransomware group has been using a new tactic and deploys a custom stealer to steal account credentials stored in Google Chrome browser.
- August 22, 2024
- 05:40 PM
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18-year-old security flaw in Firefox and Chrome exploited in attacks
A vulnerability disclosed 18 years ago, dubbed "0.0.0.0 Day", allows malicious websites to bypass security in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari and interact with services on a local network.
- August 08, 2024
- 12:28 PM
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Brave says May 2024 was its biggest growth month ever
Brave browser experienced its most significant growth month ever in May 2024, now used by more than 78.95 million monthly users, up 7.3%.
- June 09, 2024
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Google fixes eighth actively exploited Chrome zero-day this year
Google has released a new emergency security update to address the eighth zero-day vulnerability in Chrome browser confirmed to be actively exploited in the wild.
- May 24, 2024
- 05:30 AM
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Chrome Enterprise gets Premium security but you have to pay for it
Google has announced a new version of its browser for organizations, Chrome Enterprise Premium, which comes with extended security controls for a monthly fee per user.
- April 10, 2024
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Brave browser launches privacy-focused AI assistant on Android
Brave Software is the next company to jump into AI, announcing a new privacy-preserving AI assistant called "Leo" is rolling out on the Android version of its browser through the latest release, version 1.63.
- February 29, 2024
- 03:42 PM
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DuckDuckGo browser gets end-to-end encrypted sync feature
The DuckDuckGo browser has unveiled a new end-to-end encrypted Sync & Backup feature that lets users privately and securely synchronize their bookmarks, passwords, and Email Protection settings across multiple devices.
- February 14, 2024
- 08:00 AM
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Brave to end 'Strict' fingerprinting protection as it breaks websites
Brave Software has announced plans to deprecate the 'Strict' fingerprinting protection mode in its privacy-focused Brave Browser because it causes many sites to function incorrectly.
- January 21, 2024
- 10:19 AM
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Hackers use Binance Smart Chain contracts to store malicious scripts
Cybercriminals are employing a novel code distribution technique dubbed 'EtherHiding,' which abuses Binance's Smart Chain (BSC) contracts to hide malicious scripts in the blockchain.
- October 13, 2023
- 12:08 PM
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DuckDuckGo browser for Windows available for everyone as public beta
DuckDuckGo has released its privacy-centric browser for Windows to the general public. It is a beta version available for download with no restrictions.
- June 22, 2023
- 08:01 AM
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New ‘Shampoo’ Chromeloader malware pushed via fake warez sites
A new ChromeLoader campaign is underway, infecting visitors of warez and pirated movie sites with a new variant of the search hijacker and adware browser extension named Shampoo.
- June 14, 2023
- 01:56 PM
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Brave unveils new "Forgetful Browsing" anti-tracking feature
The privacy-focused Brave Browser is introducing a new "Forgetful Browsing" feature that prevents sites from re-identifying you on subsequent visits.
- May 14, 2023
- 10:14 AM
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Google patches another actively exploited Chrome zero-day
Google has released a security update for the Chrome web browser to fix the second zero-day vulnerability found to be exploited in attacks this year.
- April 19, 2023
- 07:03 AM
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Trojanized Tor browsers target Russians with crypto-stealing malware
A surge of trojanized Tor Browser installers targets Russians and Eastern Europeans with clipboard-hijacking malware that steals infected users' cryptocurrency transactions.
- March 28, 2023
- 05:49 PM
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Brave browser to block “open in app” prompts, pool-party attacks
Brave Software, the developer of the privacy-focused web browser, has announced some plants for the upcoming version 1.49 that will block everyday browsing annoyances like "open in app" prompts and add better protections against pool-party attacks,
- February 24, 2023
- 04:38 AM
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Google Chrome to let you disable or enable extensions per site
Google is working on a new feature that allows you to disable or enable Chrome extensions based on site-by-site basis.
- January 14, 2023
- 04:02 PM
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