Security News

Flash “security bypass” list hidden in Microsoft Edge browser
2019-02-22 12:20

Until this month, the Edge browser could bypass its own warnings about Flash content on 58 websites, thanks to a hidden list.

How to protect and secure your web browsing with the Brave browser
2019-02-13 18:05

The Brave browser offers built-in protection against ad trackers, third-party cookies, and other potential threats to your privacy. Here's how to use it and tweak it.

Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Browser Bug Under Active Attack
2019-02-12 21:34

In its February Patch Tuesday bulletin Microsoft patches four public bugs and one that under active attack.

Brave browser explains Facebook whitelist to concerned users
2019-02-12 11:16

Brave is playing down fears after the revelation of what looked like a whitelist in its code allowing it to communicate with Facebook.

Check Point and Ericom Software join forces to tackle browser-based attacks
2019-02-01 02:45

Ericom Software unveiled the integration of Ericom Shield Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) solution with Check Point Software Technologies Advanced Network Threat Prevention. Combining Ericom Shield...

Mac Malware Steals Browser Cookies, Sensitive Data
2019-01-31 15:48

A recently discovered piece of Mac malware is targeting browser cookies associated with mainstream cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet service websites, as well as personal user information, Palo...

Razy Malware Attacks Browser Extensions to Steal Cryptocurrency
2019-01-25 16:44

The malware targets victims in multiple, sneaky ways as they move around the web.

“Proceed with caution”: Microsoft browser says Mail Online is untrustworthy
2019-01-24 11:33

Hanging up on the fact-checkers probably isn't the best way for a news outlet to assure them that it's trustworthy.

How Web Apps Can Turn Browser Extensions Into Backdoors
2019-01-22 18:45

Researchers show how rogue web applications can be used to attack vulnerable browser extensions in a hack that gives adversaries access to private user data.

Rogue websites can turn vulnerable browser extensions into back doors
2019-01-22 12:46

A researcher has found that websites can use some extensions to bypass security policies, execute code, and even install other extensions.