Google Chrome users to now be warned for risky downloads
3 years, 9 months ago

Google Chrome users to now be warned for risky downloads

India TV News  

Google Chrome users to now be warned for risky downloads Google is launching new safety features along with a new scanning tool for risky downloads. Launched last year, the ‘Enhanced Safe Browsing' feature will now offer additional protection when you install a new extension from the Chrome Web Store. "Starting with Chrome 91, we will roll out new features to help Enhanced Safe Browsing users better choose their extensions, as well as offer additional protections against downloading malicious files on the web," the company said in a blog post on Thursday. With the integration of Chrome Web Store with Google Safe Browsing in 2020, the number of malicious extensions that Chrome disabled to protect users grew by 81 per cent.

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Google Chrome users at risk: These 16 popular extensions could compromise your security
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Google Chrome users at risk: These 16 popular extensions could compromise your security

Hindustan Times  

If you actively use Google Chrome extensions, this news might be concerning for you. Here is the list of all compromised Chrome extensions, as identified by a report by GitLab Security. Blipshot Emojis Emoji Keyboard Color Changer for YouTube Video Effects for YouTube and Audio Enhancer Themes for Chrome and YouTube Picture in Picture Mike Adblock für Chrome Page Refresh …

Google Chrome users warned against 16 “malicious” extensions
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Google Chrome users warned against 16 “malicious” extensions

The Hindu  

Google Chrome users are advised to delete 16 “malicious” browser extensions, according to a report by cloud security firm GitLab Threat Intelligence. The firm decided to investigate publicly available browser extensions after a threat actor ran a software supply chain attack via compromised developer accounts to spread malicious browser extension updates from the Chrome Web Store in December 2024. Malicious …

Urgent warning to 3.2m Google Chrome users: 'Delete right now'
1 month ago

Urgent warning to 3.2m Google Chrome users: 'Delete right now'

Daily Mail  

More than three million Google Chrome users have been issued a warning about 16 browser extensions that have been compromised by hackers. Before installing a new browser extension, you should read any feedback about the program to see if other users have encountered malware or other problems Tech experts say the threat endangers the digital security of approximately 3.2 million …

Google Chrome Extensions Under Attack: Hackers Are Spreading Code To Steal Sensitive Information, Here's All We Know
3 months ago

Google Chrome Extensions Under Attack: Hackers Are Spreading Code To Steal Sensitive Information, Here's All We Know

ABP News  

A cyberattack campaign of advanced complexity has been identified, targeting 16 Chrome extensions with the intention of stealing sensitive information from Facebook ad users. Cybersecurity firm Cyberhaven has conducted an initial investigation, revealing that these malicious extensions were designed to extract highly sensitive data. Google Chrome Extensions Attack: What All Do We Know In a report by Reuters, security expert …

280 million Google Chrome users downloaded malware infected browser extensions: 9 ways to protect yourself
9 months ago

280 million Google Chrome users downloaded malware infected browser extensions: 9 ways to protect yourself

Hindustan Times  

280 million people downloaded malware-infected Google Chrome browser extensions from the Google Chrome Web Store over a period of about three years, according to a recent Stanford University research paper. Google Chrome currently is the most popular browser worldwide, with a market share of 65.12% The research team, including Sheryl Hsu, Manda Tran and Aurore Fass of Stanford University, downloaded …

Google Chrome improves security, will notify users if saved passwords are compromised
1 year, 3 months ago

Google Chrome improves security, will notify users if saved passwords are compromised

The Hindu  

Google, to improve the safety of its Chrome browser announced that safety checks on desktops will now run automatically and notify users if passwords saved in Chrome have been compromised. Google also announced that safety checks functionality will automatically revoke permissions like access to user’s location or microphone for websites they have not visited in a long time. Chrome will …

Google Chrome enhances password protection with real-time alerts | Details
1 year, 3 months ago

Google Chrome enhances password protection with real-time alerts | Details

India TV News  

Google has been reportedly introducing a significant update to its Chrome browser which aims at fortifying the security of Google account users. Automated safety check feature Google offers a security feature which is called ‘Safety Check’ which is available in the Chrome browser. Instant alerts for password breaches The enhanced Safety Check feature will trigger instant alerts if someone illegally …

Fake Google Chrome error pages used to target users: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Fake Google Chrome error pages used to target users: Report

The Hindu  

Cybercriminals were found to be hacking into legitimate websites to add scripts to their backend. These additional scripts are designed to display a fake Google Chrome update error page stating an automatic update, which failed to install, is required to continue browsing the site. Users are then asked to download a file that has a malicious ZIP file to continue …

5 Google Chrome extensions you must delete instantly to save yourself from hackers
2 years, 6 months ago

5 Google Chrome extensions you must delete instantly to save yourself from hackers

India TV News  

Google Chrome is one of the most used web browsers in the world and further has the highest number of extensions available for users to take advantage of. We bring to you 5 Google Chrome extensions which you should avoid in order to have a safe and secure browsing experience, as per the report from McAfee- an anti-virus firm. Image …

Google Chrome users, these browser extensions may be stealing your data
2 years, 7 months ago

Google Chrome users, these browser extensions may be stealing your data

Live Mint  

In its latest report, McAfee has named Google Chrome extensions that may be stealing user’s data. It is therefore advisable for Google Chrome users to uninstall these extensions in case they have added them to Chrome on their laptop. McAfee report lists out these Google Chrome extensions that are unsafe to use: - Netflix Party - Netflix Party - Full …

How to Use Google Chrome's Enhanced Safety Mode
3 years, 1 month ago

How to Use Google Chrome's Enhanced Safety Mode

Wired  

As soon as you dip a virtual toe in the online waters, you're exposing yourself to danger, whether from suspicious links, dodgy downloads, data harvesters, or something else. If Google Chrome is your browser of choice, you have access to an Enhanced Safe Browsing mode, which you might not be aware of: It's essentially what it sounds like, an extra …

Google warns Chrome users of a major security risk, rolls out update to prevent attack
3 years, 6 months ago

Google warns Chrome users of a major security risk, rolls out update to prevent attack

India Today  

Google has confirmed a critical security risk with Chrome and has warned users to update their web browser to the latest version. Termed CVE-2021-37973, the security lapse affects Chrome users on Linux, macOS as well as Windows, as noted in the blog. Google confirmed this in the blog, mentioning that “an exploit for CVE-2021-37973 exists in the wild.” Such types …

Google Chrome 91 to get new features in Enhanced Safe Browsing for improved protection against attacks, malicious
3 years, 9 months ago

Google Chrome 91 to get new features in Enhanced Safe Browsing for improved protection against attacks, malicious

Firstpost  

Google has announced that starting with Chrome 91, it is rolling out new features to improve the Enhanced Safe Browsing tool. First launched in 2020, the Enhanced Safe Browsing can be enabled in Chrome Settings. Essentially, if you are downloading risky files, the Enhanced Safe Browsing will give a warning to the user while also giving them the option to …

Google Chrome Will Soon Warn You About Extensions It Doesn't Trust, Will Still Allow Usage
3 years, 9 months ago

Google Chrome Will Soon Warn You About Extensions It Doesn't Trust, Will Still Allow Usage

News 18  

Google is rolling out new safety features for Chrome. The new features have been built upon the browser’s Enahnced Safe Browsing feature, which was launched last year to offer better warnings against phishing sites. Chrome will now show a warning that what you are installing is not considered “trusted.” In order to be trusted, extensions need to come from a …

The Hindu Explains | Has Google failed to protect its Chrome browser?
4 years, 9 months ago

The Hindu Explains | Has Google failed to protect its Chrome browser?

The Hindu  

The story so far: A few days ago, Reuters reported a “ newly discovered spyware effort ” targetting users of Google’s browser Chrome. The report also said Google had taken off more than 70 extensions from its official Web Store last month after being alerted to their malicious nature by researchers at Awake Security. Reuters reported Google’s spokesman Scott Westover …

Google Chrome extensions stole browsing data in widest-reaching malware campaign ever
4 years, 9 months ago

Google Chrome extensions stole browsing data in widest-reaching malware campaign ever

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Google Chrome has been used to transmit spyware, as 32 million downloads of …

Google Chrome extension that was spying on users was reportedly downloaded 32 million times
4 years, 9 months ago

Google Chrome extension that was spying on users was reportedly downloaded 32 million times

Firstpost  

Awake said the developers supplied fake contact information when they submitted the extensions to Google. A newly discovered spyware effort attacked users through 32 million downloads of extensions to Google’s market-leading Chrome web browser, researchers at Awake Security told Reuters, highlighting the tech industry’s failure to protect browsers as they are used more for email, payroll and other sensitive functions. …

Massive spying on users of Google’s Chrome shows new security weakness
4 years, 9 months ago

Massive spying on users of Google’s Chrome shows new security weakness

The Hindu  

A newly discovered spyware effort attacked users through 32 million downloads of extensions to Google’s market-leading Chrome web browser, researchers at Awake Security told Reuters, highlighting the tech industry’s failure to protect browsers as they are used more for email, payroll and other sensitive functions. Alphabet Inc’s Google said it removed more than 70 of the malicious add-ons from its …

Google Chrome users may have been impacted by a massive spying campaign, report says
4 years, 9 months ago

Google Chrome users may have been impacted by a massive spying campaign, report says

CNN  

San Francisco CNN Business — Google Chrome extensions downloaded more than 32 million times were used to spy on the popular browser’s users in a massive global surveillance campaign, according to a new report. The report, from cybersecurity firm Awake Security, found at least 111 “malicious or fake” Chrome extensions capable of taking screenshots, stealing login credentials and capturing passwords …

Malicious browser extensions are stealing personal information
5 years, 8 months ago

Malicious browser extensions are stealing personal information

Salon  

Web browsers have become the equivalent of safe deposit boxes, digital spaces where we stuff our personal information and expect it to be kept safe. While the websites that harbor sensitive data generally swear that this information is private and protected, a detailed report by cybersecurity researcher Sam Jadali, explained in depth by Dan Goodin at Ars Technica, found that …

Google Chrome starts telling users huge numbers of sites are 'not secure' after latest update
6 years, 8 months ago

Google Chrome starts telling users huge numbers of sites are 'not secure' after latest update

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Millions of Chrome users are being warned that sites are "not secure" in …

How Google's Safe Browsing Helped Build a More Secure Web
6 years, 8 months ago

How Google's Safe Browsing Helped Build a More Secure Web

Wired  

In the beginning there was phone phreaking and worms. So in 2005, a small team within Google started a project aimed at flagging possible social engineering attacks—warning users when a webpage might be trying to trick them into doing something detrimental. And Safe Browsing has always grappled with a core security challenge—how to flag and block bad things without mislabeling …

Google Chrome users tricked into downloading fake ad blocker
7 years, 5 months ago

Google Chrome users tricked into downloading fake ad blocker

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of Google Chrome users have been tricked into downloading a fake adblocking …

Chrome hacked in less than 300 seconds
13 years ago

Chrome hacked in less than 300 seconds

Firstpost  

It has been a field day for a group French hackers at the ongoing Pwn2own competition in Canada, reports ZDNet. At this year’s competition, the co-founder and head of research of Vupen, Chaouki Bekrar and his team managed to break into Google Chrome in less than 5 minutes, in the process quashing talks about the browser’s unquestionable security. Vupen, the …

Google Takes Safe Browsing to the Next Level
13 years, 11 months ago

Google Takes Safe Browsing to the Next Level

Firstpost  

Malware isn’t an alien term anymore. In almost every session of computer usage, one comes across several malicious websites. Through their authored concept of Safe Browsing API, Google has attempted to reduce system infections, the majority of which happen because of drive-by downloads. Despite safe browsing being held as the best thing to have happened to internet security issues, we …

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