Mozilla Confirms Premium Firefox Browser With Security Features
A future premium Firefox browser could come with security features like VPN and secure cloud solutions. Continue reading Mozilla Confirms Premium Firefox Browser With Security Features
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New controversy erupts over Chrome ad blocking plans
Changes to extensions will limit the way that Chrome lets browsers block content – unless you’re an enterprise user. Continue reading New controversy erupts over Chrome ad blocking plans
Google Chrome to Introduce Improved Cookie Controls Against Online Tracking
At the company’s I/O 2019 developer conference, Google has announced its plan to introduce two new privacy and security-oriented features in the upcoming versions of its Chrome web browser.
In an attempt to allow users to block online tracking, Google… Continue reading Google Chrome to Introduce Improved Cookie Controls Against Online Tracking
It doesn’t matter if you don’t use Internet Explorer, you could still be at risk from this IE zero-day vulnerability
You might think that any security issues with Internet Explorer shouldn’t be much of a problem anymore. After all, most computer users have moved on to more modern alternative browsers like Chrome, Brave, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge. And e… Continue reading It doesn’t matter if you don’t use Internet Explorer, you could still be at risk from this IE zero-day vulnerability
Ad blocker firms rush to fix security bug
If you’re using an ad blocker to filter out online commercials, then beware: You might be vulnerable to a new attack revealed on Monday that enables hackers to compromise your browser. Continue reading Ad blocker firms rush to fix security bug
Microsoft Releases First Preview Builds of Chromium-based Edge Browser
Microsoft today finally released the first new reborn version of its Edge browser that the company rebuilds from scratch using Chromium engine, the same open-source web rendering engine that powers Google’s Chrome browser.
However, the Chromium-based … Continue reading Microsoft Releases First Preview Builds of Chromium-based Edge Browser
Unpatched Flaw in Xiaomi’s Built-in Browser App Lets Hackers Spoof URLs
EXCLUSIVE — Beware, if you are using a Xiaomi’s Mi or Redmi smartphone, you should immediately update its built-in MI browser or the Mint browser available on Google Play Store for non-Xiaomi Android devices.
That’s because both web browser apps creat… Continue reading Unpatched Flaw in Xiaomi’s Built-in Browser App Lets Hackers Spoof URLs
BEWARE – New ‘Creative’ Phishing Attack You Really Should Pay Attention To
A cybersecurity researcher who last month warned of a creative phishing campaign has now shared details of a new but similar attack campaign with The Hacker News that has specifically been designed to target mobile users.
Just like the previous campai… Continue reading BEWARE – New ‘Creative’ Phishing Attack You Really Should Pay Attention To
Brave browser explains Facebook whitelist to concerned users
Brave is playing down fears after the revelation of what looked like a whitelist in its code allowing it to communicate with Facebook. Continue reading Brave browser explains Facebook whitelist to concerned users
Rogue websites can turn vulnerable browser extensions into back doors
A researcher has found that websites can use some extensions to bypass security policies, execute code, and even install other extensions. Continue reading Rogue websites can turn vulnerable browser extensions into back doors