Browsers

Google has issued an update for Chrome on Mac, Linux and Windows to patch a security vulnerability that was actively exploited by hackers. Researchers from Google's Threat Analysis Group discovered a zero-day vulnerability in the browser on November 24. “We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable channel,” the company said.This is the sixth zero-day vulnerability in the browser this year and Google started…

Most internet browsers in India are made for international markets first, where browsing behavior is fundamentally different, indicating the need for a locally made and relevant browser, according to home-grown mobile only internet browser Veera."India has for decades been a market that has leap-frogged certain steps in their own tech journey. Our internet usage has been predominantly on the mobile phone rather than any desktop or laptop," said Arjun Ghose, founder of Veera.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill…

A day after users on Reddit complained that YouTube had inserted a code that resulted in a five-second delay before video pages on the platform on Firefox and other multiple browsers, the Google-owned has responded to the issue by blaming ad-blockers.YouTube accepted that the users who are experiencing a delay on the platform are right but explained that the browser has nothing to do with it. The company said the delay is a part of the company’s recent crackdown on ad blockers across all platforms.“In the past week, users…

Fake Google Chrome and Safari updates for macOS are being used to infect Mac computers with the nefarious Atomic Stealer malware, also known as AMOS. Distributed to Mac owners as part of a social engineering campaign, AMOS can steal passwords, private files stored on a Mac. Users will need to stay alert and possibly use web protection tools in order to protect themselves from malware distributed by social engineering, as malware creators appear to be turning their attention to Mac owners.Security…

Updates are now available to patch a Chrome vulnerability that would allow attackers to run malicious code. Image: ktsdesign/Adobe Stock It’s time to update Google Chrome, Mozilla’s Firefox or Thunderbird, Microsoft Edge, the Brave browser or Tor Browser; web development news site StackDiary has reported a zero-day vulnerability in all six browsers that could allow threat actors to execute malicious code. Jump to: Vulnerability originates in WebP reader Users of the affected browsers should update to…

Bing Chat will be coming to Chrome and Safari browsers, leaving behind the requirement to install Edge, Microsoft’s browser, to use Bing Chat. Bing has been testing Bing Chat on for a few weeks now and Bing is still testing it. What we know. In the coming days, we expect Bing Chat to soon work on Chrome, Safari and other non-Edge browsers. Right now, when most people go to Bing and click on the “Chat” button, they will see this dialog to download Edge to use Bing. Testing Bing Chat on other browsers. Bing has…

Apple's latest macOS Sonoma beta has fixed an issue that has plagued users of third-party web browsers for years. With that beta installed, they can finally access their usernames and passwords from within Chrome, Edge, and similar non-Apple browsers.The move makes iCloud Keychain a much more viable option for those who use third-party web browsers but also want to be able to save their passwords in a secure place and then easily access them in the future.However, as popular as this new feature will be, it isn't without…

If you are reading this on a Windows device, you need to watch out for dangerous new malware that has been infecting internet browsers, password managers, and even cryptocurrency wallets. The Uptycs Threat Research team has named the malware “The Meduza Stealer” after Meduza, the threat actor who created it. Although no specific attacks have been attributed to The Meduza Stealer yet, Uptycs says the malware is capable of “comprehensive data theft.” Uptycs says that the administrator of The Meduza Stealer has…

Apple on Monday announced new updates to its Safari browser at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote event. The latest version of the company's browser will offer new features with the arrival of macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17 later this year, such as a locked mode for Private Browsing windows, stripping tracking code from URLs, sharing passwords and passkeys to groups safely, and improved tracker blocking. Safari will also allow users to pin a website added as a WebApp to the dock on…

Take a look at the address bar of the best internet browsers and you’ll notice a number of icons in there. You might not have given them a whole lot of thought, but they can tell you a lot about the website that you’re on and what you can do with it—and as Google Chrome is changing one of those icons soon, it’s a good time to get up to speed on how all these little glyphs should be interpreted.Meta's Apparent Firing GoofScreenshot: Google ChromeWhat does the padlock icon in your internet browser mean?This is the one…