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A new speculative execution attack named "TIKTAG" targets ARM's Memory Tagging Extension to leak data with over a 95% chance of success, allowing hackers to bypass the security feature. The paper, co-signed by a team of Korean researchers from Samsung, Seoul National University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, demonstrates the attack against Google Chrome and the Linux kernel.
Google shared details on a recently introduced Chrome feature that changes how cookies are requested, with early tests showing increased performance across all platforms. Modern browsers like Chrome use multiple processes to improve performance and security.
Google is continuing with its plan to phase out Manifest V2 extensions in Chrome starting in early June 2024, weakening the abilities of ad blockers. Starting June 3, 2024, with Chrome version 127, users with active Manifest V2 extensions will see warnings on Chrome Beta, Dev, and Canary channels, while extensions still using Manifest V2 will lose their "Featured" badge.
Google has released emergency security updates for the Chrome browser to address a high-severity zero-day vulnerability tagged as exploited in attacks. Chrome updates automatically when a security update is available, but users can confirm they're running the latest version by going to Settings > About Chrome, letting the update finish, and then clicking on the 'Relaunch' button to apply it.
Google is adding a new feature to Google Chrome that allows publishers to add video chapters to videos embedded on websites, similar to how chapters work on YouTube. Video chapters break a video into different sections, each with its own preview, helping viewers find and rewatch specific parts easily.
Some Google Chrome users report having issues connecting to websites, servers, and firewalls after Chrome 124 was released last week with the new quantum-resistant X25519Kyber768 encapsulation mechanism enabled by default. Google started testing the post-quantum secure TLS key encapsulation mechanism in August and has now enabled it in the latest Chrome version for all users.
Google's Chrome web browser held a 64.41% command of the global browser market share in January 2024. This guide, written by Jack Wallen for TechRepublic Premium, will provide you with some of the most important tips for using Google's Chrome web browser.
Google has announced support for what's called a V8 Sandbox in the Chrome web browser in an effort to address memory corruption issues. The sandbox, according to V8 Security technical lead Samuel...
Google on Tuesday said it's piloting a new feature in Chrome called Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) to help protect users against session cookie theft by malware. The prototype – currently...
Google will roll out a Safe Browsing update later this month that will provide real-time malware and phishing protection to all Chrome users, without compromising their browsing privacy. "Safe Browsing already protects more than 5 billion devices worldwide, defending against phishing, malware, unwanted software and more. In fact, Safe Browsing assesses more than 10 billion URLs and files every day, showing more than 3 million user warnings for potential threats," said Google's Jasika Bawa and Jonathan Li. "If we suspect a site poses a risk to you or your device, you'll see a warning with more information. By checking sites in real time, we expect to block 25% more phishing attempts. The new capability - also rolling out to Android later this month - uses encryption and other privacy-enhancing techniques to ensure that no one, including Google, knows what website you're visiting."