Security News

Firefox continues Manifest V2 support as Chrome disables MV2 ad-blockers
2025-02-25 20:28

Mozilla has renewed its promise to continue supporting Manifest V2 extensions alongside Manifest V3, giving users the freedom to use the extensions they want in their browser. [...]

Google Chrome disables uBlock Origin for some in Manifest v3 rollout
2025-02-21 21:23

Google continues its rollout of gradually disabling uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2-based extensions in the Chrome web browser as part of its efforts to push users to Manifest V3-based...

Google Chrome's AI-powered security feature rolls out to everyone
2025-02-17 00:01

Google Chrome has updated the existing "Enhanced protection" feature with AI to offer "real-time" protection against dangerous websites, downloads and extensions. [...]

How to Remove Your Saved Passwords in Chrome
2025-02-10 11:00

Given Chrome's frequent security issues, you shouldn't be saving your passwords to Google's browser. Learn how to delete and prevent passwords from re-syncing in Chrome.

Fake Google Chrome Sites Distribute ValleyRAT Malware via DLL Hijacking
2025-02-06 14:34

Bogus websites advertising Google Chrome have been used to distribute malicious installers for a remote access trojan called ValleyRAT. The malware, first detected in 2023, is attributed to a...

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...