Tag: browser

Fingerprints all over: Can browser fingerprinting increase website security?

August 10, 2023

Browser fingerprinting is supposedly a more privacy-conscious tracking method, replacing personal information with more general data. But is it a valid promise? Convenience is king today – shopping has never been easier; one can basically order goods from any part of the world and have them delivered right up to their doorstep. However, this all … More Fingerprints all over: Can browser fingerprinting increase website security?

Brave browser replaces Google with its own search engine

October 22, 2021

Brave Search will become the default search option for new users in the US, UK, Canada, Germany and France, with more countries to follow soon. Brave, the company most widely known for its eponymous privacy-focused browser, has announced that it will replace Google and other search engines with its own Brave Search as the default … More Brave browser replaces Google with its own search engine

Google fixes actively exploited Chrome zero‑day

June 11, 2021

The latest Chrome update patches a bumper crop of security flaws across the browser’s desktop versions. Google has rolled out an update for its Chrome web browser to fix a bunch of security flaws, including a zero-day vulnerability that is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The bugs affect the Windows, macOS, and … More Google fixes actively exploited Chrome zero‑day

Google patches Chrome zero‑day under attack

October 22, 2020

In addition to patching the actively exploited bug, the update also brings fixes for another four security loopholes. Google has rolled out an update to its Chrome web browser that fixes five security flaws, including a vulnerability that is known to be actively exploited by attackers. “Google is aware of reports that an exploit for … More Google patches Chrome zero‑day under attack