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New Syncjacking attack hijacks devices using Chrome extensions
2025-01-30 14:33

A new attack called 'Browser Syncjacking' demonstrates the possibility of using a seemingly benign Chrome extension to take over a victim's device through the browser. [...]

ExtensionHound: Open-source tool for Chrome extension DNS forensics
2025-01-30 05:00

Traditional monitoring tools reveal only traffic from the Chrome process, leaving security teams uncertain about which extension is responsible for a suspicious DNS query. ExtensionHound solves...

SLAP, Apple, and FLOP: Safari, Chrome at risk of data theft on iPhone, Mac, iPad Silicon
2025-01-29 00:26

It's another cousin of Spectre, here to read your email, browsing history, and more Many recent Apple laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones powered by Cupertino's homegrown Silicon processors can...

Google to kill Chrome Sync on older Chrome browser versions
2025-01-28 20:44

Google announced that the Chrome Sync feature will be discontinued in early 2025 for Chrome versions older than four years. [...]

Supply chain attack hits Chrome extensions, could expose millions
2025-01-22 19:45

Threat actor exploited phishing and OAuth abuse to inject malicious code Cybersecurity outfit Sekoia is warning Chrome users of a supply chain attack targeting browser extension developers that...

Google Chrome is making it easier to share specific parts of long PDFs
2025-01-04 19:18

Google is adding the Text Fragment feature to its PDF reader to make it easier to share specific parts of long PDFs. [...]

New details reveal how hackers hijacked 35 Google Chrome extensions
2024-12-31 18:54

New details have emerged about a phishing campaign targeting Chrome browser extension developers that led to the compromise of at least thirty-five extensions to inject data-stealing code,...

Dozens of Chrome Extensions Hacked, Exposing Millions of Users to Data Theft
2024-12-29 17:54

A new attack campaign has targeted known Chrome browser extensions, leading to at least 35 extensions being compromised and exposing over 2.6 million users to data exposure and credential theft....

Cybersecurity firm's Chrome extension hijacked to steal users' data
2024-12-27 15:39

At least five Chrome extensions were compromised in a coordinated attack where a threat actor injected code that steals sensitive information from users. [...]

Google Chrome uses AI to analyze pages in new scam detection feature
2024-12-20 21:31

Google is using artificial intelligence to power a new Chrome scam protection feature that analyzes brands and the intent of pages as you browse the web. [...]