Tag: browser
-
Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers
by
in SecurityNewsThe problem started with Manifest V3, Chrome’s new extension specification, which is supposed to improve privacy. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/chrome-extension-firefox-ublock-origin/
-
Mozilla Revises Firefox Terms of Use After Inflaming Users Over Data Usage
by
in SecurityNewsIn response to users’ feedback about the Firefox Terms of Use, Mozilla updated some of the language about data usage. Mozilla also updated its Privacy FAQ. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/mozilla-firefox-terms-of-use-data-usage/
-
Privacy Roundup: Week 9 of Year 2025
by
in SecurityNews
Tags: access, android, apple, attack, backdoor, breach, browser, cctv, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firmware, flaw, government, group, hacker, Internet, jobs, law, leak, malware, office, password, phishing, privacy, regulation, router, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerabilityThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 FEB 2025 – 1 MAR 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
-
Mozilla Tweaks Firefox Terms After Uproar Over Data Use Language
by
in SecurityNewsFirefox’s new Terms of Use spark user backlash over data rights. Learn how Mozilla responded to concerns about… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/mozilla-tweaks-firefox-terms-over-data-use-language/
-
Mozilla flamed by Firefox fans after promises to not sell their data go up in smoke
by
in SecurityNewsOpen source browser maker ties itself up in legalese and explanations First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/02/mozilla_introduces_terms_of_use/
-
Mozilla Updates Firefox Terms Again After Backlash Over Broad Data License Language
by
in SecurityNewsFirefox browser maker Mozilla on Friday updated its Terms of Use a second time within a week following criticism overbroad language that appeared to give the company the rights to all information uploaded by users.The revised Terms of Use now states -You give Mozilla the rights necessary to operate Firefox. This includes processing your data…
-
Mozilla’s Data Practices and Privacy Evolution: Recent Developments
by
in SecurityNewsDive into Mozilla’s controversial 2025 privacy changes, including removed ‘no data sale’ guarantees and Git repository security upgrades. Understand the balance between legal compliance, AI integration, and user trust in Firefox’s evolving ecosystem. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/mozillas-data-practices-and-privacy-evolution-recent-developments/
-
Firefox continues Manifest V2 support as Chrome disables MV2 ad-blockers
by
in SecurityNewsMozilla has renewed its promise to continue supporting Manifest V2 extensions alongside Manifest V3, giving users the freedom to use the extensions they want in their browser. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-continues-manifest-v2-support-as-chrome-disables-mv2-ad-blockers/
-
Widespread Chrome Malware: 16 Extensions Infect Over 3.2 Million Users
by
in SecurityNewsA recent cybersecurity investigation has uncovered a cluster of 16 malicious Chrome extensions that have compromised at least 3.2 million users. These extensions, which include functionalities like screen capture, ad blocking, and emoji keyboards, were found to inject code into browsers, facilitating advertising and search engine optimization fraud. The threat actor behind this campaign is…
-
Google Chrome disables uBlock Origin for some in Manifest v3 rollout
by
in SecurityNewsGoogle continues its rollout of gradually disabling uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2-based extensions in the Chrome web browser as part of its efforts to push users to Manifest V3-based extensions. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-disables-ublock-origin-for-some-in-manifest-v3-rollout/
-
Schadcodeausführung möglich: Gefährliche OpenH264-Lücke bedroht Firefox-Nutzer
by
in SecurityNewsAngreifer können in OpenH264 einen Pufferüberlauf auslösen. Mit Glück stürzt nur die Software ab, eine Befehlsausführung ist jedoch nicht auszuschließen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/schadcodeausfuehrung-moeglich-sicherheitsluecke-in-openh264-gefaehrdet-firefox-nutzer-2502-193582.html
-
Snake Keylogger Targets Chrome, Edge, and Firefox Users in New Attack Campaign
by
in SecurityNewsA new variant of the Snake Keylogger, also known as 404 Keylogger, has been detected targeting users of popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. FortiGuard Labs identified this threat using FortiSandbox v5.0 (FSAv5), a cutting-edge malware detection platform powered by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. This malicious…
-
Chrome 133, Firefox 135 Updates Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities
by
in SecurityNewsGoogle and Mozilla resolve high-severity memory safety vulnerabilities with the latest Chrome and Firefox security updates. The post Chrome 133, Firefox 135 Updates Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/chrome-133-firefox-135-updates-patch-high-severity-vulnerabilities/
-
Mozilla Addresses High-Severity Memory Safety Vulnerabilities in Firefox 135.0.1
by
in SecurityNewsMozilla released Firefox 135.0.1 on February 18, 2025, as an emergency security update to patch multiple high-severity memory safety vulnerabilities. The update specifically addresses CVE-2025-1414, a critical flaw that could enable arbitrary code execution and compromise user systems. This marks the first major security patch for Firefox in 2025 and underscores ongoing challenges in browser security.…
-
Firefox 115 ESR: Windows 7/8.1-Support bis September 2025
by
in SecurityNewsDer Mozilla Firefox 115 ESR läuft noch unter Windows 7 / 8.1 und befindet sich seit einiger Zeit im erweiterten Support. Bisher war bekannt, dass die Entwickler diese Browser-Version bis zum März 2025 unterstützen möchten. Nun haben die Mozilla-Entwickler bestätigt, … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/02/19/firefox-115-esr-windows-7-8-1-support-bis-september-2025/
-
Firefox 135.0.1 Released to Address High-Severity Memory Safety Vulnerabilities
by
in SecurityNewsMozilla released Firefox 135.0.1 on February 18, 2025, as an emergency security update to patch multiple high-severity memory safety vulnerabilities. The update specifically addresses CVE-2025-1414, a critical flaw that could enable arbitrary code execution and compromise user systems. This marks the first major security patch for Firefox in 2025 and underscores ongoing challenges in browser security.…
-
Chrome Buffer Overflow Flaws Let Hackers Execute Arbitrary Code Gain System Access
by
in SecurityNewsGoogle has rolled out an urgent security update for its Chrome browser, patching three vulnerabilities”, including two critical heap buffer overflow flaws”, that could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code and seize control of affected systems. The update (version 133.0.6943.126/.127 for Windows/Mac and 133.0.6943.126 for Linux) follows the discovery of exploits in Chrome’s V8 JavaScript…
-
Highly Obfuscated .NET sectopRAT Mimic as Chrome Extension
by
in SecurityNewsSectopRAT, also known as Arechclient2, is a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) developed using the .NET framework. This malware is notorious for its advanced obfuscation techniques, making it challenging to analyze and detect. Recently, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a new campaign where sectopRAT disguises itself as a legitimate Google Chrome extension named >>Google Docs,
-
XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
by
in SecurityNewsXcode developers targeted through infected projects: Microsoft reported that XCSSET continues to spread via compromised Xcode projects, a technique that has been in use since the malware’s discovery in 2020. Once an infected project is cloned or downloaded, the malware can embed itself within the developer’s system and further propagate when the infected code is…
-
Safe Browsing: KI-Feature in Google Chrome ab sofort verfügbar
by
in SecurityNewsDas Surfen mit Chrome soll sicherer werden. Dabei spielt KI die zentrale Rolle. Der Schutz ist standardmäßig aber nicht aktiv. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Google-Chrome-KI-Schutz-vor-Phishing-Websites-Co-ab-sofort-aktivierbar-10284604.html
-
Google Chrome Introduces AI to Block Malicious Websites and Downloads
by
in SecurityNewsGoogle has taken a significant step in enhancing internet safety by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its >>Safe Browsing
-
Google Chrome’s AI-powered security feature rolls out to everyone
by
in SecurityNewsGoogle Chrome has updated the existing “Enhanced protection” feature with AI to offer “real-time” protection against dangerous websites, downloads and extensions. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chromes-ai-powered-security-feature-rolls-out-to-everyone/
-
Google Pays Out $55,000 Bug Bounty for Chrome Vulnerability
by
in SecurityNewsGoogle has released a Chrome 133 update to address four high-severity vulnerabilities reported by external researchers. The post Google Pays Out $55,000 Bug Bounty for Chrome Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/google-pays-out-55000-bug-bounty-for-chrome-vulnerability/
-
Google Chrome’s Safe Browsing Now Protects 1 Billion Users Worldwide
by
in SecurityNewsGoogle’s Safe Browsing technology now ensures enhanced protection for over 1 billion Chrome users worldwide. Launched in 2005, Safe Browsing is a robust system designed to safeguard users from phishing, malware, scams, and other cyber threats. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, this cutting-edge technology has become a cornerstone of web security,…
-
Privacy Roundup: Week 6 of Year 2025
by
in SecurityNews
Tags: access, ai, api, apple, backdoor, breach, browser, cctv, chrome, control, credit-card, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, exploit, firmware, framework, germany, government, group, leak, malware, monitoring, phishing, privacy, regulation, risk, router, scam, service, software, spy, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 2 FEB 2025 – 8 FEB 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
-
How to Remove Your Saved Passwords in Chrome
by
in SecurityNewsGiven Chrome’s frequent security issues, you shouldn’t be saving your passwords to Google’s browser. Learn how to delete and prevent passwords from re-syncing in Chrome. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/remove-saved-passwords-chrome/
-
CERT-In Warns of High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird
by
in SecurityNewsThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a vulnerability note (CIVN-2025-0016) highlighting a series of Mozilla vulnerability, including Firefox and Thunderbird. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/critical-vulnerabilities-in-mozilla-products/
-
Google’s 7-year slog to improve Chrome extensions still hasn’t satisfied developers
by
in SecurityNewsMakers of content blockers, privacy add-ons say promises weren’t kept First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/07/google_chrome_extensions/
-
Flesh Stealer Malware Attacking Chrome, Firefox, and Edge Users to Steal Passwords
by
in SecurityNewsA newly identified malware, Flesh Stealer, is rapidly emerging as a significant cybersecurity threat in 2025. Designed to extract sensitive data such as passwords, cookies, and browsing history, the malware targets widely used browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. Additionally, it infiltrates messaging applications like Telegram and Signal to exfiltrate stored…
-
Fake Google Chrome Sites Distribute ValleyRAT Malware via DLL Hijacking
Bogus websites advertising Google Chrome have been used to distribute malicious installers for a remote access trojan called ValleyRAT.The malware, first detected in 2023, is attributed to a threat actor tracked as Silver Fox, with prior attack campaigns primarily targeting Chinese-speaking regions like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China.”This actor has increasingly targeted key roles…