Millions of users are unknowingly running a compromised version of the Chrome web browser due to installing extensions from the Google Chrome Web Store (GCWS), as discovered by security experts from Stanford University. Sheryl Hsu, Manda Tran, and Aurore Fass conducted a study on thousands of extensions in GCWS and found that the prevalent issue … Read more
Apple has taken a public shot at Google in its latest privacy move, highlighting Safari as a more private option compared to Chrome. The message appears on a San Francisco billboard and hints at Google’s data collection practices. While Chrome has many users, its tracking methods and vulnerabilities stand out in comparison to Safari’s focus … Read more
Cybersecurity experts at Proofpoint have issued a warning about a new scam targeting Google Chrome users. The scam involves receiving pop-up notifications claiming that an error has occurred while trying to open a document or web page. The pop-up prompts users to copy and paste text into a PowerShell terminal or Windows’ Run dialog box. … Read more
Google is testing a new security feature for Android users using Chrome called the ‘digital credential API.’ It allows websites to request identity-related data from users’ mobile wallets, like passports and driver’s licenses, creating a secure way to store such documents. This feature integrates AI into Chrome and utilizes Android’s Identity Credential System to support … Read more
Google is currently testing a new feature for Chrome on Android called the “Digital Credentials API.” This feature would allow websites to securely request identity information, such as passports and driver’s licenses, from mobile wallets. The integration in Chrome would utilize Android’s IdentityCredential system to support various types of credentials and data. This would enable … Read more
Two differing reports have been released regarding the security of Google Chrome browser extensions. Google claims that less than 1% of all installations include malware, while a study by researchers at Stanford University and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security suggests that over 280 million users have installed extensions with malware over a three-year … Read more
At the recent ISTE 2024 education conference, Google revealed new Chrome features including Read Aloud in Reading Mode and Gemini for Schools. Gemini, available on gemini.google.com, will be accessible to teenage students across more than 100 countries using Workspace for Education accounts. It is already live for personal users and will provide additional data protection … Read more
Google has introduced a new way to experience its popular Chrome Dino game with the launch of the “Chrome Dinosaur Brick Set” on its official merchandise store. This LEGO-like set allows users to build the beloved pixelated dinosaur character offline for only $40. The set consists of 233 pieces, and the Dino is constructed entirely … Read more
The competitive landscape of web browsers is fierce, with Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome battling it out for dominance. Microsoft Edge stands out with its productivity tools, such as vertical tabs, Microsoft Drop for file sharing, and various useful sidebar tools like a calculator and internet speed test. The browser also offers productivity add-ons like … Read more
This week, Google stated that its research on Chrome extensions has detected the most malicious code but also acknowledged the risks associated with these add-ons. A study by Stanford University and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Germany found that the risk from browser extensions is higher than Google indicates. Their research paper … Read more