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Tech Support Scam Kit Uses Google Ads to Deliver Fake Security Alerts
Google Ads deliver a tech support scam kit that shows fake security alerts, makes browsers appear locked and…
PureVPN’s New IP Per Tab Tool Brings Residential Proxy Rotation to Individual Chrome Tabs
Explore how PureVPN enables separate residential IPs for Chrome tabs, simplifying regional testing, QA workflows, research and multi-location browsing.
Google Tests Built-In Opt-Out in Chrome for Data Sharing and Sales
Google is testing Global Privacy Control in Chrome Canary, letting users ask websites not to sell or share their data or use it for targeted advertising online.
Fake “Google Notes” Browser Extension Caught Swapping Crypto Wallet Addresses
McAfee says a Google Notes browser extension is replacing copied crypto payment details, putting wallet transfers at risk for Chrome, Brave, and Microsoft Edge users.
New EvilTokens Attack Exposes Browser Visibility Gap in Enterprise SOCs
EvilTokens phishing hides takeover clues until browser execution leaving SOC teams needing deeper visibility to validate threats faster and reduce account risk.
ClaudeBleed Vulnerability Lets Hackers Hijack Claude Chrome Extension to Steal Data
The ClaudeBleed vulnerability allows hackers to bypass Claude for Chrome guardrails to exfiltrate private Google Drive and Gmail data.
Researcher Shows Edge Browser Stores Saved Passwords in Plaintext
Cybersecurity expert Tom Rønning finds Microsoft Edge loads all saved passwords into computer memory as cleartext, making them easy for hackers to steal.
7 Key Features That Make Secure Browsers Safer
Secure Browsers boost safety with tracking blocks, fingerprint protection, session control, and real-time threat defense against modern web attacks.
82 Chrome Extensions Found Selling User Data, 6.5 Million Users Affected
LayerX research finds 82 Chrome extensions collecting and selling user data, affecting at least 6.5 million users through disclosed but concerning practices.
Fake TikTok Downloaders on Chrome and Edge Spying on 130,000 Users
Over 130,000 users are at risk from fake TikTok downloader extensions on Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Researchers discovered these malicious tools use device fingerprinting to spy on users and steal sensitive browser data.