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Beware: Fake Browser Updates Deliver BitRAT and Lumma Stealer Malware
2024-06-03 03:51

Fake web browser updates are being used to deliver remote access trojans (RATs) and information stealer malware such as BitRAT and Lumma Stealer (aka LummaC2). "Fake browser updates have been...

Arc browser’s Windows launch targeted by Google ads malvertising
2024-05-25 15:17

A new Google Ads malvertising campaign, coinciding with the launch of the Arc web browser for Windows, was tricking people into downloading trojanized installers that infect them with malware payloads. The Arc browser is a new web browser featuring an innovative user interface design that sets it apart from traditional browsers.

Update Chrome Browser Now: 4th Zero-Day Exploit Discovered in May 2024
2024-05-24 10:10

Google on Thursday rolled out fixes to address a high-severity security flaw in its Chrome browser that it said has been exploited in the wild. Assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2024-5274, the...

The 2024 Browser Security Report Uncovers How Every Web Session Could be a Security Minefield
2024-05-13 12:06

With the browser becoming the most prevalent workspace in the enterprise, it is also turning into a popular attack vector for cyber attackers. From account takeovers to malicious extensions to...

Chrome Zero-Day Alert — Update Your Browser to Patch New Vulnerability
2024-05-10 10:23

Google on Thursday released security updates to address a zero-day flaw in Chrome that it said has been actively exploited in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2024-4671, the high-severity vulnerability...

New 'Brokewell' Android Malware Spread Through Fake Browser Updates
2024-04-26 10:42

Fake browser updates are being used to push a previously undocumented Android malware called Brokewell. "Brokewell is a typical modern banking malware equipped with both data-stealing and...

Google Chrome Adds V8 Sandbox - A New Defense Against Browser Attacks
2024-04-08 13:51

Google has announced support for what's called a V8 Sandbox in the Chrome web browser in an effort to address memory corruption issues. The sandbox, according to V8 Security technical lead Samuel...

New Windows driver blocks software from changing default web browser
2024-04-07 14:17

Microsoft is now using a Windows driver to prevent users from changing the Windows 10 and Windows 11 default browser manually or through software. SetDefaultBrowser works similarly but is only for changing the default browser in Windows.

Cybercriminal adoption of browser fingerprinting
2024-04-05 05:00

Browser fingerprinting is one of many tactics phishing site authors use to evade security checks and lengthen the lifespan of malicious campaigns. While browser fingerprinting has been used by legitimate organizations to uniquely identify web browsers for nearly 15 years, it is now also commonly exploited by cybercriminals: a recent study shows one in four phishing sites using some form of this technique.

SASE Solutions Fall Short Without Enterprise Browser Extensions, New Report Reveals
2024-03-27 10:56

As SaaS applications dominate the business landscape, organizations need optimized network speed and robust security measures. Many of them have been turning to SASE, a product category that...