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What if the browser was designed for the enterprise?
2023-06-20 02:45

Bradon Rogers, Chief Customer Officer at Island, provides an overview of the Island Enterprise Browser. Learn more at Infosecurity Europe 2023 – June 20-22, 2023. The post What if the browser was...

New Mystic Stealer Malware Targets 40 Web Browsers and 70 Browser Extensions
2023-06-19 15:21

A new information-stealing malware called Mystic Stealer has been found to steal data from about 40 different web browsers and over 70 web browser extensions. Mystic Stealer, like many other crimeware solutions that are offered for sale, focuses on pilfering data and is implemented in the C programming language.

What is a browser doing at Infosecurity Europe 2023?
2023-06-15 02:45

What if the enterprise had complete control over the browser? What would it do for security, productivity, for work itself? Ari Yablok, Head Of Brand at Island, invites you to visit Island at Infosecurity Europe 2023 to learn more.

New Golang-based Skuld Malware Stealing Discord and Browser Data from Windows PCs
2023-06-14 10:43

A new Golang-based information stealer called Skuld has compromised Windows systems across Europe, Southeast Asia, and the U.S. "This new malware strain tries to steal sensitive information from its victims," Trellix researcher Ernesto Fernández Provecho said in a Tuesday analysis. "To accomplish this task, it searches for data stored in applications such as Discord and web browsers; information from the system and files stored in the victim's folders."

Vivaldi is spoofing Edge Browser to bypass Bing Chat restrictions
2023-06-08 22:24

The Vivaldi Browser is now spoofing Microsoft Edge on Android devices starting today to bypass browser restrictions Microsoft placed in Bing Chat. Since Microsoft released its Bing Chat, they have restricted it so users can only use it on the Microsoft Edge Browser.

Clever ‘File Archiver In The Browser’ phishing trick uses ZIP domains
2023-05-28 15:18

A new 'File Archivers in the Browser' phishing kit abuses ZIP domains by displaying fake WinRAR or Windows File Explorer windows in the browser to convince users to launch malicious files. D0x has developed a clever phishing toolkit that lets you create fake in-browser WinRar instances and File Explorer Windows that are displayed on ZIP domains to trick users into thinking they are opened.

New Stealthy Bandit Stealer Targeting Web Browsers and Cryptocurrency Wallets
2023-05-27 08:10

A new stealthy information stealer malware called Bandit Stealer has caught the attention of cybersecurity researchers for its ability to target numerous web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. "It has the potential to expand to other platforms as Bandit Stealer was developed using the Go programming language, possibly allowing cross-platform compatibility," Trend Micro said in a Friday report.

Webinar with Guest Forrester: Browser Security New Approaches
2023-05-25 10:50

In today's digital landscape, browser security has become an increasingly pressing issue, making it essential for organizations to be aware of the latest threats to browser security. That's why the Browser Security platform LayerX is hosting a webinar featuring guest speaker Paddy Harrington, a senior analyst at Forrester and the lead author of Forrester's browser security report "Securing The Browser In The World Of Anywhere Work".

Fake in-browser Windows updates push Aurora info-stealer malware
2023-05-10 18:23

A recently spotted malvertising campaign tricked users with an in-browser Windows update simulation to deliver the Aurora information stealing malware. Written in Golang, Aurora has been available on various hacker forums for more than a year, advertised as an info stealer with extensive capabilities and low antivirus detection.

Browser Security Survey: 87% of SaaS Adopters Exposed to Browser-borne Attacks
2023-04-26 11:46

The browser is also exposed to multiple types of cyber threats and operational risks. LayerX, Browser Security platform provider, has polled more than 150 CISOs across multiple verticals and geolocations.