Google shipped version 71 of its Chrome browser yesterday, alongside fixes for 43 security issues. The latest Chrome version also introduces several new security measures.
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Has that website been pwned? Firefox Monitor will tell you
Firefox Monitor, a breach notification website launched by Mozilla in September, can now deliver alerts from inside the Firefox browser.
Google’s new rules for developers make Chrome extensions safer for all
Google has announced a range of security changes to its Chrome browser that will make the use of extensions more secure.
Firefox axes add-ons, developer pushes back
Mozilla has wiped 23 extensions from its directory of Firefox browser add-ons after finding what it says were inappropriate functions in the code.
Why your website is officially ‘not secure’ from today
Chrome will mark all HTTP sites as “not secure” starting on Tuesday – an important milestone on the road to HTTPS everywhere.
Your Firefox account can now be secured with 2FA
Mozilla is rolling out support for two-factor (or two-step) authentication for anyone who has a Firefox account.
Chrome drops ‘secure’ label for HTTPS websites
When it comes to browser security, how important are the address bar icons and labels that tell users about a site’s security status? For Google at least, they matter a lot.
Google clamps down on ad injectors after 100,000 Chrome users complained
Google has taken a heavy hand to ad injectors after a study revealed 34% of surveyed ads were peddling malware and 192 “deceptive Chrome extensions” were discovered.
Lenovo “Superfish” controversy – what you need to know
Controversy of the week is “Superfish,” an adware program pre-installed on Lenovo computers that has some worrying security problems. Here’s what you need to know, in plain English…