Are you using any of these browser extensions? Uninstall them now
Security firm Avast has identified 28 malicious Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions that have received three million downloads globally......»»
Sony temporarily shuts down subscription extensions to plug a monetary loophole
If you are sitting there agitated that your PlayStation 4 or 5 is not taking that one-year extension, you just bought, chill for a minute. Sony has put pre-purchasing subscriptions on hold for the time being. It instituted the temporary shutdown beca.....»»
Microsoft Edge is getting a free built-in VPN, powered by Cloudflare
Microsoft Edge has become a capable browser since becoming Chromium-based in 2019. It even recently overtook Safari as the second most popular desktop browser, albeit Microsoft's decision to make it a headache to switch to an alternative in Windows 1.....»»
Microsoft Edge is getting a free VPN, but it has some limitations
Microsoft continues to add new security features to its Chromium-based browser. The latest addition is a Microsoft Edge VPN, which lets you protect your browsing for free. Virtual private networks, or VPNs, have become popular for online users, espec.....»»
Microsoft is testing a free 1GB-per-month VPN service in its Edge browser
Service is free but requires a Microsoft account sign-up. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) A couple of years ago, Microsoft reformulated its Edge web browser with a backend based on Google's Chromium codebase. Since then, the compa.....»»
Microsoft is now practically begging you to stop using Internet Explorer
IE will be officially retired on June 15 which is why Microsoft is strongly urging organizations to transition to a modern browser......»»
Microsoft Edge Is Getting a Built-In VPN Powered By Cloudflare
An anonymous reader quotes a report from XDA Developers: Microsoft is testing a VPN-like service for its Edge browser, adding a new layer of security and privacy to the browsing experience. A recently-discovered support page on Microsoft's website de.....»»
Microsoft Edge’s free VPN may become its must-have feature
Microsoft's Edge browser may soon get a built-in VPN service to make it a more appealing choice over Google's popular Chrome......»»
Apple"s Grip On iOS Browser Engines Disallowed Under Latest Draft EU Rules
Europe's Digital Markets Act -- near-finalized legislation to tame the internet's gatekeepers -- contains language squarely aimed at ending Apple's iOS browser restrictions. The Register reports: The Register has received a copy of unpublished change.....»»
Google wants to help you avoid bad Chrome extensions
If you've been stung by a bad Google Chrome extension, help could soon be at hand......»»
Brave Is Bypassing Google AMP Pages Because They"re "Harmful To Users"
Brave announced a new feature for its browser on Tuesday: De-AMP, which automatically jumps past any page rendered with Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages framework and instead takes users straight to the original website. The Verge reports: "Where po.....»»
Google Chrome for macOS gets another emergency zero-day fix
Google has issued its third urgent update for Chrome, one that patches another zero-day vulnerability in the highly-used desktop web browser.Released on Thursday, the Stable Channel Update for Google Chrome's desktop variant brings the browser to ver.....»»
Google releases yet another emergency Chrome security update
Google has released a new update for Chrome to patch a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in its browser......»»
Google Issues Third Emergency Fix for Chrome This Year
Google is issuing fixes for two vulnerabilities in its Chrome web browser, including one flaw that is already being exploited in the wild. From a report: The emergency updates the company issued this week impact the almost 3 billion users of its Chro.....»»
Opera launch Crypto Browser Project on iOS
iOS users interested in cryptocurrency, Web3 and decentralized apps can now download Opera’s Crypto Browser......»»
MacBook delivery to Apple slowing down amid COVID restrictions
Lockdown extensions in Kunshan and Shanghai, China are expected to impact Apple's MacBook shipments in the second quarter as delivery from its notebook ODM to the US-based vendor is slowing down, according to suppliers engaged in the supply chain......»»
Chrome Web Store Will Show Badges For Reputable Developers and Extensions
An anonymous reader quotes a report from XDA Developers: Google will start highlighting reputable developers and publishers with a special badge. Google wrote in an email to Chrome Web Store developers on Friday, "we're happy to announce two new exte.....»»
DuckDuckGo announces a new privacy-focused Mac web browser
WebKit browser includes ad blocking, password manager but no extension support. Enlarge / DuckDuckGo's browser for macOS. (credit: DuckDuckGo) DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine with the weird name, already offers.....»»
macOS users can now sign up to test DuckDuckGo"s desktop privacy browser
That closed beta wasn't available to the public, but now, DuckDuckGo is opening up its browser testing to a larger segment of consumers. macOS users can sign up for a private waitlist which will automatically invite them to the testing phase when a s.....»»
DuckDuckGo"s Privacy-Centric Browser Arrives on Mac
DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused browsing app is available in beta on Mac, but you'll have to join a private waitlist to gain access. From a report: Just like the mobile browsing app, DuckDuckGo on Mac uses the DuckDuckGo search engine by default, automa.....»»
DuckDuckGo’s beta browser for MacOS puts privacy first
DuckDuckGo has launched a web browser in beta on MacOS that puts privacy first. The browser is based on the same engine as Safari......»»