Tag: Chrome

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…

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…

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…

A newly disclosed Chrome zero-day exploit has prompted Google to issue an emergency security update after confirming active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability affects Chrome’s graphics handling layer and allows attackers to target users simply by directing them to malicious web content. Google has limited public technical details while fixes roll out, citing the…

A malicious Chrome extension is stealing cryptocurrency by slipping hidden fees into every Solana trade. Security researchers discovered that the extension, named Crypto Copilot, quietly redirects small amounts of crypto to attacker-controlled wallets each time users approve a swap. How the Extension Steals Funds Researchers found that Crypto Copilot advertises itself as a convenient trading…

Google is rolling out a new Chrome update that automatically revokes notification permissions for inactive websites. The change aims to reduce spam alerts and improve browser security. Many users enable notifications and later stop visiting those sites. Over time, this creates alert fatigue as old sites continue sending irrelevant updates. With the new update, Chrome…