Security News

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.

Websites Can Exploit Browser Extensions to Steal User Data
2019-01-21 16:56

Web applications can exploit browser extensions to access privileged capabilities and steal sensitive user information, including credentials, a researcher has discovered.  read more

Microsoft Issues Multiple Critical Patches for Edge Browser
2019-01-08 20:49

Microsoft January Patch Tuesday roundup includes four critical patches for its Edge browser.

The fastest, most secure browser? Microsoft Edge apparently
2018-12-13 20:51

Well, in one respect anyway Microsoft may have taken the decision to ditch the Edge's browser engine for Google's Chromium too soon.…

Microsoft building Chrome-based browser to replace Edge on Windows 10
2018-12-04 10:48

It is no secret how miserably Microsoft's 3-year-old Edge web browser has failed to compete against Google Chrome despite substantial investment and continuous improvements. According to the...

Support whizz 'fixes' screeching laptop with a single click... by closing 'malware-y' browser tab
2018-11-30 07:54

Nope, no new computer for you. Move along On Call Welcome once more to On Call, our weekly column where Reg readers share their tales of tech support problems solved.…

Talk about a cache flow problem: This JavaScript can snoop on other browser tabs to work out what you're visiting
2018-11-21 07:04

Yes, even the Tor browser can be spied on by this nasty code Special report Computer science boffins have demonstrated a side-channel attack technique that bypasses recently-introduced privacy...