Firefox Blocks Inline and Eval JavaScript on Internal Pages to Prevent Injection Attacks

In an effort to mitigate a large class of potential cross-site scripting issues in Firefox, Mozilla has blocked execution of all inline scripts and potentially dangerous eval-like functions for built-in “about: pages” that are the gateway to sensitive … Continue reading Firefox Blocks Inline and Eval JavaScript on Internal Pages to Prevent Injection Attacks

Two Widely Used Ad Blocker Extensions for Chrome Caught in Ad Fraud Scheme

Two widely used Adblocker Google Chrome extensions, posing as the original — AdBlock and uBlock Origin — extensions on Chrome Web Store, have been caught stuffing cookies in the web browser of millions of users to generate affiliate income from referra… Continue reading Two Widely Used Ad Blocker Extensions for Chrome Caught in Ad Fraud Scheme

Google Announces 5 Major Security Updates for Chrome Extensions

Google has made several new announcements for its Chrome Web Store that aims at making Chrome extensions more secure and transparent to its users.

Over a couple of years, we have seen a significant rise in malicious extensions that appear to offer use… Continue reading Google Announces 5 Major Security Updates for Chrome Extensions

Cryptocurrency Mining Scripts Now Run Even After You Close Your Browser

Some websites have found using a simple yet effective technique to keep their cryptocurrency mining javascript secretly running in the background even when you close your web browser.

Due to the recent surge in cryptocurrency prices, hackers and even … Continue reading Cryptocurrency Mining Scripts Now Run Even After You Close Your Browser

Browser AutoFill Feature Can Leak Your Personal Information to Hackers

Just like most of you, I too really hate filling out web forms, especially on mobile devices.

To help make this whole process faster, Google Chrome and other major browsers offer “Autofill” feature that automatically fills out web form based on data y… Continue reading Browser AutoFill Feature Can Leak Your Personal Information to Hackers

Browser AutoFill Feature Can Leak Your Personal Information to Hackers

Just like most of you, I too really hate filling out web forms, especially on mobile devices.

To help make this whole process faster, Google Chrome and other major browsers offer “Autofill” feature that automatically fills out web form based on data y… Continue reading Browser AutoFill Feature Can Leak Your Personal Information to Hackers