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fromWIRED
4 hours ago

This 'Privacy Browser' Has Dangerous Hidden Features

Universe Browser routes internet traffic through Chinese servers, covertly installs malware-like programs, and links to Southeast Asian cybercrime and illegal gambling networks.
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Why Enterprise Browsers Are the Quiet Revolution in Workplace Security

The browser has quietly become the nerve centre of modern business. It's where we access our CRM, collaborate on documents, check financial dashboards, and run customer calls. Yet while companies spend millions securing networks and devices, the browser, the window through which almost every work app is opened, is often left unguarded. That oversight is proving costly. The more we rely on cloud software, the greater the risk of session hijacks, data leaks, and compromised credentials.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Microsoft Locks Down IE Mode After Hackers Turned Legacy Feature Into Backdoor

Microsoft revamped Edge's IE mode after reports that attackers abused it using social engineering and Chakra 0-day exploits to gain full device control.
Information security
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

1Password says it can fix login security for AI browser agents

Secure Agentic Autofill provides credentials to AI browser agents only after explicit human approval and transmits them over an end-to-end encrypted channel.
fromPCWorld
2 weeks ago

Brave browser keeps growing, crosses new milestone: 100 million users

It's been almost 10 years since Brave launched, and slowly but surely the privacy-focused web browser is attracting more and more users. It's been a long road with some ups and downs, but it's paying off. According to a recent company blog post, Brave says its browser has crossed a new milestone: 100 million active monthly users. That's as of September 2025, representing a huge jump up from the 50 million users milestone it reached back in 2021. That's a four-year doubling!
Privacy technologies
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google announces massive expansion of AI features in Chrome

Chrome is receiving a major AI-powered upgrade that integrates Gemini across desktop and mobile, enhancing search, tab interaction, and security.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Perplexity partners with 1Password for secure agentic browsing

Perplexity's Comet AI browser is meant to act as an AI assistant that works alongside you every step of your browsing experience, even taking actions for you, such as managing your accounts. This makes keeping your credentials secure more important than ever, and Perplexity's new partnership with 1Password aims to do just that. Instantly log in to your saved accounts On Wednesday, the two companies announced their partnership, which integrates 1Password directly into Comet.
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Neon Cyber Emerges from Stealth, Shining a Light into the Browser

Much of cybersecurity's mitigations were designed years ago to protect infrastructure and data, which was correct at the time. But company use of the internet has changed. Cloud computing and remote working have hastened the demise of the perimeter, and the arrival of AI has increased the speed of attacks. The old methods no longer work, yet cybersecurity has not adapted its core defense.
Information security
Information security
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Why you should delete your browser extensions right now - or do this to stay safe

Malicious browser extensions infect millions, disable security features, and present significant privacy and performance risks even when they appear vetted.
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

When Browsers Become the Attack Surface: Rethinking Security for Scattered Spider

As enterprises continue to shift their operations to the browser, security teams face a growing set of cyber challenges. In fact, over 80% of security incidents now originate from web applications accessed via Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other browsers. One particularly fast-evolving adversary, Scattered Spider, has made it their mission to wreak havoc on enterprises by specifically targeting sensitive data on these browsers.
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fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chrome | TechCrunch

Anthropic is launching a research preview of a browser-based AI agent powered by its Claude AI models, the company announced on Tuesday. The agent, Claude for Chrome, is rolling out to a group of 1000 subscribers on Anthropic's Max plan, which costs between $100 and $200 per month. The company is also opening a waitlist for other interested users. By adding an extension to Chrome, select users can now chat with Claude in a sidecar window that maintains context of everything happening on their browser. Users can also give the Claude agent permission to take actions in their browser and complete some tasks on their behalf.
Artificial intelligence
#agentic-ai
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

Perplexity's Comet AI browser could expose your data to attackers - here's how

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

Perplexity's Comet AI browser could expose your data to attackers - here's how

Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

'Screenshot-grabbing' Chrome VPN extension still available

A popular Chrome VPN extension secretly captured page screenshots and transmitted them to a remote server despite verified status and Chrome Web Store safeguards.
#cybersecurity
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

c/side CEO and Co-founder Simon Wijckmans on The Importance of Browser-side Security | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Seraphic Security Unveils BrowserTotal - Free AI-Powered Browser Security Assessment For Enterprise | HackerNoon

fromDevOps.com
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Seraphic Security Unveils BrowserTotal - Free AI-Powered Browser Security Assessment for Enterprises - DevOps.com

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

c/side CEO and Co-founder Simon Wijckmans on The Importance of Browser-side Security | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Seraphic Security Unveils BrowserTotal - Free AI-Powered Browser Security Assessment For Enterprise | HackerNoon

fromDevOps.com
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Seraphic Security Unveils BrowserTotal - Free AI-Powered Browser Security Assessment for Enterprises - DevOps.com

Privacy technologies
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

The browser is the next security frontier: how do we secure it?

Browsers have become critical endpoints and attack vectors, necessitating improved security measures that current EDR solutions can't provide.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Browser hijacking campaign infects 2.3M Chrome, Edge users

The Geco color picker extension, while appearing safe and helpful, hijacks browser sessions, tracks user activities, and backdoors victims' web browsers, highlighting significant security concerns.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Your browser has ad tech's fingerprints all over it

Incognito Mode misleads users about their privacy online.
User education is essential for better privacy protection.
Tracking methods like fingerprinting and IP monitoring persist despite Incognito Mode.
Tech companies often prioritize marketing over genuine privacy solutions.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
4 months ago

Your SaaS Data Isn't Safe: Why Traditional DLP Solutions Fail in the Browser Era

Legacy Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) tools are inadequate for modern SaaS environments, leading to increased risk of data leakage.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Is that extension safe? This free tool lets you know before you install

A new website called ExtensionPedia helps identify risky browser extensions before installation.
fromZacks
5 months ago

Pardon Our Interruption

"If you've disabled JavaScript in your web browser, you'll likely face issues accessing certain web features. Enabling it can help enhance your browsing experience greatly."
fromThe Hacker News
5 months ago

Reevaluating SSEs: A Technical Gap Analysis of Last-Mile Protection

The architectural limitations of SSE platforms leave organizations exposed at the critical last mile of user interaction—inside the browser, where real risks arise.
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