Security News

Google Removes Inline Installation of Chrome Extensions
2018-06-13 14:45

Google this week detailed plans to completely remove the inline installation of Chrome extensions from its web browser by the end of the year. read more

Google removes inline installation option for Chrome extensions
2018-06-13 13:31

Google is shutting down an often used vector for delivering malicious Chrome extensions to users by removing the inline installation option. What will happen? The announcement was made by...

Google Blocks Chrome Extension Installations From 3rd-Party Sites
2018-06-12 19:48

You probably have come across many websites that let you install browser extensions without ever going to the official Chrome web store. It's a great way for users to install an extension, but now...

Update Google Chrome Immediately to Patch a High Severity Vulnerability
2018-06-06 19:33

You must update your Google Chrome now. Security researcher Michał Bentkowski discovered and reported a high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome in late May, affecting the web browsing...

Bizarre Chrome and Firefox flaw exposed Facebook details
2018-06-05 11:07

Researchers have discovered a weakness in the way Chrome and Firefox interact with CSS3 that could have caused them to leak usernames, profile pictures and likes from sites such as Facebook.

Chrome, Firefox iframe exploit can steal Facebook profile info and other personal data
2018-06-01 18:16

A side-channel attack on CSS could expose your personal data to malicious websites, unless you update your browser immediately.

Google Patches 34 Browser Bugs in Chrome 67, Adds Spectre Fixes
2018-05-30 15:32

Google has rolled out its newest browser version (Chrome 67.0.3396.62) for Windows, Mac and Linux this week with new security fixes and biometric features.

Chrome 67 Patches 34 Vulnerabilities
2018-05-30 14:33

Google this week released Chrome 67 to the stable channel to provide various improvements, including patches for 34 vulnerabilities. read more

Chrome to dynamically point out “Not secure” HTTP sites
2018-05-21 15:38

Google expects HTTPS to become the default, and is preparing users for it by slowly moving Chrome towards showing only negative security indicators. Google’s own numbers showed back in February...

Chrome drops ‘secure’ label for HTTPS websites
2018-05-21 11:24

When it comes to browser security, how important are the address bar icons and labels that tell users about a site’s security status? For Google at least, they matter a lot.