Security News

Arc Browser Review (2023): Pricing, Features, Alternatives and More
2023-08-03 17:35

Pricing Is Arc available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS? Key features of the Arc browser Arc's pros Arc's cons Alternatives to the Arc browser Review methodology Pricing. Not only has The Browser Company invested in a modern design, but Arc has a wide range of features for advanced and nonadvanced users.

RFP Template for Browser Security
2023-08-03 15:10

A group of experts have recognized the pressing need for comprehensive browser security solutions and collaborated to develop "The Definitive Browser Security RFP Template." This resource helps streamline the process of evaluating and procuring browser security platforms. The RFP template offers numerous advantages for organizations seeking robust browser security solutions.

Browser developers push back on Google's “web DRM” WEI API
2023-07-29 14:11

Google's plans to introduce the Web Environment Integrity API on Chrome has been met with fierce backlash from internet software developers, drawing criticism for limiting user freedom and undermining the core principles of the open web. Google says this is not a privacy risk as it does not enable cross-site user tracking and won't interfere with browser or plugins/extensions functionality.

Cyberattacks through Browser Extensions – the Importance of MFA
2023-07-13 14:02

The extension enabled threat actors to monitor browser history, take screenshots, and inject malicious scripts that targeted cryptocurrency exchanges. Multiple malicious extensions target user installations, leading to a real danger of data exfiltration and system compromise.

Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023
2023-07-07 04:00

Browser-based emerging threats New browser-based social engineering trends. Three of the four new threats that debuted on our top ten malware list this quarter have strong ties to nation states, although this doesn't necessarily mean those malicious actors are in fact state-sponsored.

New Malware Targets 97 Browser Variants, 76 Crypto Wallets & 19 Password Managers
2023-07-06 18:51

Learn how the Meduza Stealer malware works, what it targets and how to protect your company from this cybersecurity threat. New malware dubbed Meduza Stealer can steal information from a large number of browsers, password managers and cryptocurrency wallets, according to a report from cybersecurity company Uptycs.

Island Enterprise Browser: Intelligent security built into the browsing session
2023-07-05 03:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Fey, CEO of Island, explains the differences between consumer browsers and the Island Enterprise Browser, how it protects organizations' data, and how it uses contextual information to provide users with a safe browsing experience. How does the Island Enterprise Browser create intelligent boundaries across users, devices, networks, and locations?

Brave Browser boosts privacy with new local resources restrictions
2023-06-28 15:44

The Brave team has announced that the privacy-centric browser will soon introduce new restriction controls allowing users to specify how long sites can access local network resources. "Surprising though it may be, most browsers allow websites to access these local resources just as easily as they can access other resources on the web," explains Brave.

The Power of Browser Fingerprinting: Personalized UX, Fraud Detection, and Secure Logins
2023-06-23 10:50

Have you ever heard of browser fingerprinting? You should! It's an online user identification technique that collects information about a visitor's web browser and its configuration preferences to associate individual browsing sessions with a single website visitor. Browser fingerprinting identifies every user's unique visitor ID associated with their sessions, even if they're days or weeks apart.

DuckDuckGo browser for Windows available for everyone as public beta
2023-06-22 12:01

DuckDuckGo has released its privacy-centric browser for Windows to the general public. "Starting today, our desktop browser for Windows is officially in public beta - no invite codes, no waiting list, just a fast, lightweight browser that makes the Internet less creepy and less cluttered," reads the announcement.