Tag: Chrome
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Google says Chrome’s anti-abuse systems blocked more than 7 billion unwanted notifications on Android each day during the first quarter of 2026. The browser is targeting a growing source of scams, phishing attempts, malware delivery and fraudulent payment requests. Notification abuse has become a major threat Website notifications can be useful for news alerts, order…
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Google says artificial intelligence helped Chrome fix 1,072 security bugs across its two most recent releases, marking a major increase in the browser’s vulnerability detection and patching efforts. Chrome 149 and Chrome 150 fixed more security bugs than the previous 23 Chrome milestones combined, according to Google. The company now uses large language models throughout…
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Google Chrome extensions will soon face stricter privacy and security requirements under a major policy update announced by Google. The company has given developers until August 1, 2026, to comply with the new rules. After that date, extensions that fail to meet the updated requirements could face enforcement action or removal from the Chrome Web…
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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a fake Perplexity Chrome extension that impersonated the popular AI search assistant while secretly intercepting users’ search traffic and collecting browsing data. The malicious extension appeared in the Chrome Web Store and redirected address bar searches through attacker-controlled infrastructure before forwarding users to legitimate search services. Although Microsoft found no evidence…
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Google has released an emergency Chrome zero-day patch after confirming that attackers exploited a new vulnerability in active attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-11645, affects Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine and marks the fifth actively exploited Chrome bug that Google has fixed this year. The company said an exploit already exists in the wild, but it…
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The chrome AI model controversy is drawing criticism after reports claimed Google Chrome silently downloads large AI-related files onto user devices without clear consent. Privacy advocates and security researchers argue that users often remain unaware these files exist or how the browser uses them. The reported downloads appear linked to Gemini Nano, Google’s lightweight AI…
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Google has released emergency updates to fix two security flaws in the Chrome browser. Attackers exploited both vulnerabilities before patches became available. The Chrome zero-day flaws appeared in real-world attacks. Google confirmed that threat actors used the bugs before the company released the fixes. Security experts now urge users to update Chrome immediately. Installing the…
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Browser extensions have become essential tools for millions of internet users. They help automate tasks, improve productivity, and customize the browsing experience. However, the Chrome extension ownership transfer threat shows how these trusted tools can quickly become security risks when control changes hands. Security researchers warn that cybercriminals are purchasing legitimate Chrome extensions that already…
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A new Chrome phishing extension malware service shows how cybercriminals now monetize browser abuse at scale. The service advertises guaranteed placement of malicious extensions inside the official Chrome Web Store. By promising to bypass review processes, it lowers the barrier for attackers who want to deploy phishing tools through trusted platforms. This development threatens user…
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Google has introduced a new Chrome push notification cap designed to curb abuse across the web. The change targets websites that flood users with excessive notifications, a tactic often linked to scams, fake alerts, and misleading prompts. Push notifications operate outside the browser window, which makes them difficult for users to ignore once permission is…