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SecurityFake CCleaner sites push Chrome spyware
Malwarebytes finds fake CCleaner downloads installing GhostDesk Chrome extension for credential theft and surveillance.
SecurityChrome's anti-abuse layers curb 7B notification spam
Google says Chrome's layered defenses cut unwanted Android notifications by over 7 billion daily in Q1 2026.
SecurityChrome's New Defense Against Cookie Theft
Device-bound session credentials could curb account takeovers, but rollout is limited for now.
SecurityPasskey Defenses Undermined by Weak Surroundings
Recent research shows passkey protections can be bypassed without breaking the underlying cryptography.
SecurityChrome 151 Update Addresses 41 Security Flaws
Google has issued a new browser update addressing 41 critical and high-severity vulnerabilities across multiple platforms.
SecurityChrome Targets Policy-Based Hijacking
Google's upcoming update aims to stop malware from using enterprise policy keys to seize control of user browser settings.
SecurityChrome Security Cycles Reach New Peak
Google implements dynamic patching and accelerated release cadences to combat a record-breaking surge in browser vulnerability reports.
SecurityClaude Extension Bypass Stays Open
Researchers report that critical security flaws in the Claude Chrome extension remain unpatched despite prior vulnerability disclosures.
SecurityAnthropic Claude Extension Security Gaps
Security research indicates that vulnerabilities in the Claude for Chrome extension remain unpatched eight versions after initial reports.
SecurityTrusted Browser Tool Becomes Vector for Hidden Data Exfiltration
A widely used extension for developers and testers was found harboring spyware that sent user traffic data to remote servers.
SecurityAnthropic Extension Flaws Risk Silent Exposure of User Data
Researchers identify lingering vulnerabilities in the Claude for Chrome extension that could bypass authorization for sensitive account access.
SecurityModHeader Fallout: Trusted Extensions Harboring Dormant Data Traps
A popular header-editing tool was removed from major stores after researchers discovered a silent, encrypted exfiltration system.
SecurityGoogle Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Demand Urgent User Vigilance
A critical high-risk vulnerability in Chrome’s Intents feature has been patched, marking the fifth exploited zero-day of the year.