The US federal government officially considers Google a monopoly, and the Department of Justice has proposed a radical remedy: forcing Google to sell or divest the Chrome browser. However, the judge, Amit Mehta, has yet to decide how Google will be punished for its potential violations of the Sherman Antitrust Continue Reading
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Over 50 malicious Chrome extensions discovered secretly monitoring users
Cybersecurity researcher John Tuckner from Secure Annex has uncovered 57 malicious Chrome extensions that are capable of tracking user activities and distributing malware. Among these, the extension that stands out is Cuponomia: Coupons and Cashback, which boasts over 700,000 users. Two other notable extensions, Fire Shield Extension Protection and Total Continue Reading
Chrome Fixes ‘Critical’ Zero-Day Vulnerability in Latest Update for PCs
Google has rolled out Chrome version 134.0.6998.177/178 specifically for Windows, while updates for macOS, Linux, and Android remain unannounced. This update addresses a security vulnerability that is reportedly already being exploited by malicious individuals. Consequently, developers of other browsers that utilize Chromium are expected to release their updates soon. Google Continue Reading
Gemini AI Integration Directly into Chrome: Google’s Latest Enhancement
Like many technology companies, Google is heavily investing in the development of artificial intelligence models and aiming to integrate AI across its product offerings. Recently, there have been rumors that Google is working on incorporating its Gemini AI assistant into the widely-used Chrome browser. This integration seems to be occurring Continue Reading
Google Tightens Restrictions on Chrome Shopping Extensions Amid Scandal
Late last year, a significant controversy arose involving the Honey browser extension, which had been marketed as a tool to help users find the best deals and coupons. Instead of fulfilling this promise, it was discovered that Honey was manipulating affiliate links and diverting potential commissions away from influencers and Continue Reading
uBlock Origin Still Functional on Chrome Despite Warnings, at Least for Now
Users of uBlock Origin, one of the most popular ad blockers for Chrome, have begun to notice warnings when they open the browser indicating that the extension is no longer supported. This warning prompts users to remove the extension. However, this alert does not mean that uBlock Origin has become Continue Reading