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UK data watchdog questions how private Google's Privacy Sandbox is
2024-04-22 11:13

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How to Conduct Advanced Static Analysis in a Malware Sandbox
2024-04-18 10:31

Sandboxes are synonymous with dynamic malware analysis. They help to execute malicious files in a safe virtual environment and observe their behavior. However, they also offer plenty of value in...

Google Chrome Adds V8 Sandbox - A New Defense Against Browser Attacks
2024-04-08 13:51

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...

VMware fixes critical sandbox escape flaws in ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion
2024-03-06 15:39

VMware released security updates to fix critical sandbox escape vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, and Cloud Foundation products, allowing attackers to escape virtual machines and access the host operating system.These types of flaws are critical as they could permit attackers to gain unauthorized access to the host system where a hypervisor is installed or access other virtual machines running on the same host, breaching their isolation.

How to Analyze Malware’s Network Traffic in A Sandbox
2023-12-13 12:02

Malware analysis encompasses a broad range of activities, including examining the malware's network traffic. To be effective at it, it's crucial to understand the common challenges and how to...

LummaC2 Malware Deploys New Trigonometry-Based Anti-Sandbox Technique
2023-11-20 10:49

The stealer malware known as LummaC2 (aka Lumma Stealer) now features a new anti-sandbox technique that leverages the mathematical principle of trigonometry to evade detection and exfiltrate...

Google Chrome Rolls Out Support for 'Privacy Sandbox' to Bid Farewell to Tracking Cookies
2023-09-11 11:00

Google has officially begun its rollout of Privacy Sandbox in the Chrome web browser to a majority of its users, nearly four months after it announced the plans. "We believe it is vital to both improve privacy and preserve access to information, whether it's news, a how-to-guide, or a fun video," Anthony Chavez, vice president of Privacy Sandbox initiatives at Google, said.

Google rolls out Privacy Sandbox to use Chrome browsing history for ads
2023-09-09 18:59

Google has started to roll out its new interest-based advertising platform called the Privacy Sandbox, shifting the tracking of user's interests from third-party cookies to the Chrome browser. While Google states that the Privacy Sandbox is designed to increase privacy by letting your web browser compute your interests locally rather than through cookies, Apple, Mozilla, and the WC3 TAG have cited numerous issues with the proposal.

Google triples rewards for Chrome sandbox escape chain exploits
2023-06-01 16:00

Google announced today that bug bounty hunters who report sandbox escape chain exploits targeting its Chrome web browser are now eligible for triple the standard reward until December 1st, 2023. "The full chain exploit must result in a Chrome browser sandbox escape, with a demonstration of attacker control / code execution outside of the sandbox. The exploit scenario must be fully remote and the exploit able to be used by a remote attacker," Google explains.

Privacy Sandbox Initiative: Google to Phase Out Third-Party Cookies Starting 2024
2023-05-19 12:28

Google has announced plans to officially flip the switch on its twice-delayed Privacy Sandbox initiatives as it slowly works its way to deprecate support for third-party cookies in Chrome browser. To that end, the search and advertising giant said it intends to phase out third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users globally in the first quarter of 2024.