Cross-browser tracking vulnerability compromises user anonymity

By Habiba Rashid
The vulnerability affects top browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and even Tor browser.
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Vulnerability in popular browsers could be used to track, profile users online

A vulnerability affecting desktop versions of four popular web browsers could be exploited by advertisers, malicious actors, and other third parties to track and profile users online even if they switch browsers, use incognito mode or a VPN, researcher… Continue reading Vulnerability in popular browsers could be used to track, profile users online

Microsoft Exchange server, Teams, Zoom, Chrome pwned at Pwn2Own

By Waqas
This year, Pwn2Own will have an automotive category as well, mainly for hacking Tesla cars. Participants will be offered $600,000 and a vehicle.
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CNAME-based tracking increasingly used to bypass browsers’ anti-tracking defenses

As browser-makers move to defang third-party (tracking) cookies, marketers are increasingly switching to alternative tracking techniques. One of these is CNAME cloaking, which not only evades anti-tracking measures on most widely-used browsers but, acc… Continue reading CNAME-based tracking increasingly used to bypass browsers’ anti-tracking defenses

Safari, other mobile browsers affected by address bar spoofing flaws

Security researcher Rafay Baloch has discovered address bar spoofing vulnerabilities in several mobile browsers, which could allow attackers to trick users into sharing sensitive information through legitimate-looking phishing sites. “With ever g… Continue reading Safari, other mobile browsers affected by address bar spoofing flaws

Mobile Browser Bugs Open Safari, Opera Users to Malware

A set of address-spoofing bugs affect users of six different types of mobile browsers, with some remaining unpatched. Continue reading Mobile Browser Bugs Open Safari, Opera Users to Malware