March 27, 2020

Firefox 76 will have option to enforce HTTPS-only connections

The aim is to block the browser from reaching the small number of sites that cling to HTTP, closing security risks.

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March 12, 2020

Firefox 74 offers privacy and security updates

A month after shipping version 73 of its Firefox browser, Mozilla has released version 74 with a range of privacy and security enhancements.

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February 27, 2020

Chrome 80 encryption change blocks AZORult password stealer

Evidence is emerging that a change made to Chrome 80 might have disrupted the popular data and user profile stealing malware AZORult.

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February 17, 2020

Google pulls 500 malicious Chrome extensions after researcher tip-off

Google has abruptly pulled over 500 Chrome extensions from its Web Store that researchers discovered were stealing browsing data and executing click fraud and malvertising.

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February 10, 2020

Google Chrome to start blocking downloads served via HTTP

Google has announced a timetable for phasing out insecure file downloads in the Chrome browser starting with desktop version 81 due next month.

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June 12, 2019

FBI warns users to be wary of phishing sites abusing HTTPS

Why you shouldn't trust a website simply because it's secured using HTTPS and backed by the green padlock symbol.

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June 03, 2019

New controversy erupts over Chrome ad blocking plans

Changes to extensions will limit the way that Chrome lets browsers block content - unless you're an enterprise user.

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April 17, 2019

Ad blocker firms rush to fix security bug

If you’re using an ad blocker to filter out online commercials, then beware: You might be vulnerable to a new attack revealed on Monday that enables hackers to compromise your browser.

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February 12, 2019

Brave browser explains Facebook whitelist to concerned users

Brave is playing down fears after the revelation of what looked like a whitelist in its code allowing it to communicate with Facebook.

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