Security News

Google Chrome's Built-in Manager Lets Users Update Breached Passwords with One Click
2025-05-21 07:11

Google has announced a new feature in its Chrome browser that lets its built-in Password Manager automatically change a user's password when it detects the credentials to be compromised. "When...

Google Chrome to block admin-level browser launches for better security
2025-05-14 20:25

Google is rolling out a change to Chromium that "de-elevates" Google Chrome so it does not run as an administrator to increase security in Windows. [...]

Google Chrome to use on-device AI to detect tech support scams
2025-05-09 17:49

Google is implementing a new Chrome security feature that uses the built-in 'Gemini Nano' large-language model (LLM) to detect and block tech support scams while browsing the web. [...]

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. [...]

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...

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,...

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. [...]

Google Chrome’s AI feature lets you quickly check website trustworthiness
2024-12-02 10:46

Google Chrome's upcoming feature uses AI to provide a summary of reviews from independent websites about the store or website you're visiting. [...]