The aim is to block the browser from reaching the small number of sites that cling to HTTP, closing security risks.
Tag Archives: browser security
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rogue websites can turn vulnerable browser extensions into back doors
A researcher has found that websites can use some extensions to bypass security policies, execute code, and even install other extensions.