Security News

Microsoft Edge Bug Could Have Allowed Attackers to Silently Install Malicious Extensions
2024-03-27 12:54

A now-patched security flaw in the Microsoft Edge web browser could have been abused to install arbitrary extensions on users' systems and carry out malicious actions.  "This flaw could have...

Google Chrome & Microsoft Edge to get 'Save Frame' feature for YouTube
2023-11-12 21:40

You can soon right-click on any YouTube video in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome and save the frame in the original resolution and PNG format. Following the introduction of an option to "Copy video frame" on YouTube, Google has now implemented an additional feature allowing you to "Save" video frames directly.

Microsoft Edge is testing a new video translation feature
2023-11-12 13:43

Microsoft Edge's latest Canary update has an innovative feature: video translation. This upcoming feature in Edge is expected to support translation in four languages.

Microsoft Edge, Teams get fixes for zero-days in open-source libraries
2023-10-03 14:54

Microsoft released emergency security updates for Edge, Teams, and Skype to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities in open-source libraries used by the three products. The libwebp library is used by a large number of projects for encoding and decoding images in the WebP format, including modern web browsers like Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and the native Android web browsers, as well as popular apps like 1Password and Signal.

Google Chrome tests Microsoft Edge-like Read Aloud feature
2023-09-16 19:45

Google Chrome is set to enhance its user experience on the desktop by adding a "Read aloud" function, currently available for testing in the Canary version. A notable feature of Read Aloud is the adjustable playback speed, allowing users to control the rate at which articles are read aloud.

Microsoft Edge is losing tablet-friendly "Web Select" feature
2023-09-16 19:18

Microsoft's Edge browser, known for its innovative features, is now shedding one of its most applauded functions, Web Select. Accessed either via the menu or the Control+Shift+X shortcut, Web Select provided an edge over simple screenshot tools.

Microsoft Edge is getting a 'darker' dark mode theme
2023-07-30 12:16

Microsoft has quietly announced an enhancement to the Edge browser's dark mode, making it even darker. The current dark mode, characterized by its grey tones, is set to be replaced with a richer black version, providing users with an even darker browsing experience.

Twitter's rebranding to 'X' triggers Microsoft Edge security alert
2023-07-28 16:30

Microsoft Edge web browser has been displaying security warnings after Twitter changed its name to 'X'. Amid its rapid rebranding over the last few days, Twitter has also ditched the famed bird icon for a Unicode character which resembles the letter X but infact bears Mathematical meaning. Microsoft Edge warns this is a potential security issue-and it's working as intended.

Microsoft Edge's Bing AI sidebar will remember previous conversations
2023-07-10 14:24

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Microsoft Edge Canary update on Windows adds mouse gestures flag
2023-07-10 13:59

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