tarnish is a static-analysis tool to aid researchers in security reviews of Chrome extensions. It automates much of the regular grunt work and helps you quickly identify potential security vulnerabilities. This tool accompanies the research blog post which can be found here. If you don’t want to go through the trouble of setting this […]
Mac Users were getting problem of using Avid Software & Google has taken the responsibility. Security researchers have tracked down the problem which can cause file corruption issue to the file systems of MAC OS. After updating the Google Chrome in recent update many users are getting problems with Avid Media Composer. According to ethical […]
Google has released an urgent software update for its Chrome web browser and is urging Windows, Mac, and Linux users to upgrade the application to the latest available version immediately. Started rolling out to users worldwide this Wednesday, the Chrome 77.0.3865.90 version contains security patches for 1 critical and 3 high-risk security vulnerabilities, the most […]
Web application security specialists have reported that two popular ad-blocking browser extensions, both available on the Google Chrome Web Store, are completely fraudulent developments. The appointed products have been installed by millions of unaware people. The products are AdBlock, developed by AdBlock Inc., and uBlock, by Charlie Lee. Experts claim that these extensions try to […]
If you are using these two Ad Blockers we suggest removing them from your browser right now or be home to extensive ongoing ad fraud. There are more than 600 million users currently surfing the Internet with their Ad Blockers on. It’s a fact that Ad Blockers greatly hurt daily earnings of websites but at […]
One of the reasons why Google remains behind Apple in cross-device continuity is the lack of cloud clipboard, or in other words, the ability to copy-paste items across devices. You can easily do that with Apple devices, and the cloud clipboard feature is available on Windows 10 as well. Thankfully, Google is finally bringing the […]
Google has released the latest version of its Chrome browser — Chrome 77 — which has brought in several new features for Android users. Among the various features, the primary one is the ability to share web pages with other devices. The “Send To Your Devices” feature The new “Send To Your Devices” feature allows […]
We know Google Chrome tends to consume more battery life. Since both Google Chrome and Microsoft’s Edge are based on Chromium, Microsoft is working on a solution to solve the battery issue experienced by Chromium-based browser users, specifically during video streaming. Microsoft Takes Initiative According to a GitHub commit by Shawn Pickett, a senior software […]
Google has released a new set of eye-opening numbers that reveal the bad password practices people still use online. Earlier this year, Google released Password Checkup extension for Chrome that scans users passwords and tells them whether it’s safe or not. The company has now come up with the first round of stats and says […]
If you want to organize your digital life in a better way, using Tab Groups in Google Chrome could be a part of your checklist. Many of us have the habit of shuffling through hundreds of tabs almost every day. But with time, it starts to take a toll on our computing resources. Even if […]
We know we get tracked whenever we visit a particular website and studies show that we get tracked even in Incognito mode — disrupting the very purpose of this feature. To ensure that the Incognito mode remains what it stands for, Chrome has released a new update. New Chrome 76 Update The new Chrome 76 […]
Google has just released its latest update for Chrome version 75 and it comes with a bunch of new features. However, one of the most important ones here is the secret Reader Mode that is hidden away in the settings. The feature is disabled by default and one has to enable Reader Mode in Chrome […]
Google is making things easier for users who prefer saving their documents locally, and not necessarily on the cloud, by adding an offline storage feature to Google Drive. Until now, Documents, Slides and Spreadsheets have offered an offline mode as a workaround, but soon you will be able to access PDFs, images, Microsoft Office and […]
New malware spotted on Google play that directs users to malicious websites and subscribes users to advertising notifications. The malware is distributed hidden under the official software of well-known brands. The web push notification is the feature that allows websites to send a notification to users, even if the website is not opened, attackers abuse […]
Experts in website security audits report the finding of a critical vulnerability in the extension of Evernote for Chrome browser that, if exploited, would allow hackers to hijack the victim’s browser and extract confidential information about the visited websites. It is worth mentioning that Evernote is a widely used service that helps users to take […]
Google May Limit Ad blockers for Regular Users Amidst Criticism from Consumer Advocates. Google Chrome is perhaps the most popular of all web and mobile browsers at the moment, and this popularity is a result of various user-friendly features that it offers. However, the recent decision of Google to deactivate most of the ad blockers […]
According to web application penetration testing specialists, Google announced the launch of a Chrome OS update that includes a series of fixes for the MDS vulnerabilities that, if exploited, could allow a malicious hacker access privileged parts of the memory. The bad news for Chrome users is that Hyper-Threading technology will be disabled by default. […]
Google Chrome is undeniably the most widely used web browser in the world. Google has already put in a lot of effort in Chrome browser to present a clean interface, smooth performance, easy syncing features and much more. But there are ways to further enhance its functionalities and achieve greater productivity during browsing sessions with […]
Google has confirmed that all laptops running Chrome OS this year will be Linux-Ready Chromebooks. The news comes after the main keynote at Google I/O which introduced a number of features to Google Search, Google Assistant and a lot more. Google also confirmed that Linux-Ready Chromebooks will have an easy time installing Android Studio. Earlier […]
If a report from The Wall Street Journal is to be believed, Google is going to implement a built-in tracking blocker in Chrome browser that will block tracker cookies from all third parties, but exempt Google’s own scripts and cookies. Sources familiar with the matter told WSJ that Google will soon roll out a control dashboard […]
Google Chrome’s mobile browser has been targeted with a relatively simple phishing technique by developer Jim Fisher. According to Fisher, the exploit involves tricking victims into handing over their private information by manipulating the trusted websites of the user. By using a combination of coding and screenshots, the victims can be easily deceived, explained Fisher […]