Latest Web Browser news

Microsoft pulls Edge update causing 'Out of Memory' crashes

Microsoft has pulled the Microsoft Edge 122.0.2365.63 update after users reported receiving "Out of memory" errors when browsing the web or accessing the browser settings.
- Lawrence Abrams
- March 01, 2024
- 10:44 AM
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Google fixes first actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2024

Google has released security updates to fix the first Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild since the start of the year.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- January 16, 2024
- 02:13 PM
- 1
Google Chrome emergency update fixes 7th zero-day exploited in 2023

Google has fixed the seventh Chrome zero-day vulnerability this year in an emergency security update released today to counter ongoing exploitation in attacks.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- November 28, 2023
- 04:24 PM
- 0
Google Chrome now auto-upgrades to secure connections for all users

Google has taken a significant step towards enhancing Chrome internet security by automatically upgrading insecure HTTP requests to HTTPS requests for 100% of users.
- Mayank Parmar
- October 30, 2023
- 02:31 PM
- 0
Mozilla patches Firefox, Thunderbird against zero-day exploited in attacks

Mozilla released emergency security updates today to fix a critical zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild, impacting its Firefox web browser and Thunderbird email client.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 12, 2023
- 05:32 PM
- 0
Google fixes another Chrome zero-day bug exploited in attacks

Google released emergency security updates to fix the fourth Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks since the start of the year.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 11, 2023
- 03:46 PM
- 0
Google Chrome to warn when installed extensions are malware

Google is testing a new feature in the Chrome browser that will warn users when an installed extension has been removed from the Chrome Web Store, usually indicative of it being malware.
- Lawrence Abrams
- August 20, 2023
- 01:26 PM
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Google to fight hackers with weekly Chrome security updates

Google has changed the Google Chrome security updates schedule from bi-weekly to weekly to address the growing patch gap problem that allows threat actors extra time to exploit published n-day and zero-day flaws.
- Bill Toulas
- August 09, 2023
- 11:30 AM
- 4
Browser developers push back on Google's “web DRM” WEI API

Google's plans to introduce the Web Environment Integrity (WEI) API on Chrome has been met with fierce backlash from internet software developers, drawing criticism for limiting user freedom and undermining the core principles of the open web.
- Bill Toulas
- July 29, 2023
- 10:11 AM
- 4
Google Chrome to offer 'Link Previews' when hovering over links

Google is set to improve Chrome by introducing a new "Link Preview" feature. This feature, currently in development for desktop use, could significantly change how users interact with web content.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 25, 2023
- 05:49 PM
- 2
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- July 13, 2023
- 10:02 AM
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Brave Browser boosts privacy with new local resources restrictions

The Brave team has announced that the privacy-centric browser will soon introduce new restriction controls allowing users to specify how long sites can access local network resources.
- Bill Toulas
- June 28, 2023
- 11:44 AM
- 1
DuckDuckGo browser for Windows available for everyone as public beta

DuckDuckGo has released its privacy-centric browser for Windows to the general public. It is a beta version available for download with no restrictions.
- Bill Toulas
- June 22, 2023
- 08:01 AM
- 5
Google Chrome password manager gets new safeguards for your credentials

Google Chrome is getting new security-enhancing features for the built-in Password Manager, making it easier for users to manage their passwords and stay safe from account hijacking attacks.
- Bill Toulas
- June 08, 2023
- 12:00 PM
- 0
Google fixes new Chrome zero-day flaw with exploit in the wild

Google has released a security update for Chrome web browser to address the third zero-day vulnerability that hackers exploited this year.
- Bill Toulas
- June 06, 2023
- 07:27 AM
- 0
Mozilla stops Firefox fullscreen VPN ads after user outrage

Firefox users have been complaining about very intrusive full-screen advertisements promoting Mozilla VPN displayed in the web browser when navigating an unrelated page.
- Bill Toulas
- May 26, 2023
- 10:52 AM
- 13
Brave unveils new "Forgetful Browsing" anti-tracking feature

The privacy-focused Brave Browser is introducing a new "Forgetful Browsing" feature that prevents sites from re-identifying you on subsequent visits.
- Bill Toulas
- May 14, 2023
- 10:14 AM
- 0
Google will remove secure website indicators in Chrome 117

Google announced today that the lock icon, long thought to be a sign of website security and trustworthiness, will soon be changed with a new icon that doesn't imply that a site is secure or should be trusted.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 02, 2023
- 03:27 PM
- 5
Google Chrome emergency update fixes first zero-day of 2023

Google has released an emergency Chrome security update to address the first zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks since the start of the year.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- April 14, 2023
- 02:00 PM
- 1
Mozilla Firefox gets built-in Firefox Relay controls

Mozilla has announced the integration of Firefox Relay, an email protection system that helps users evade trackers and spammers, directly into the Firefox browser.
- Bill Toulas
- March 15, 2023
- 05:50 PM
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