#browser-security

#browser-security

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.

Google has released an emergency update for the Chrome browser to fix a serious security vulnerability that allowed an account takeover.

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

According to The State of Workforce Security, approximately 85% of the workday is spent on browser-related activities using SaaS and web apps, underscoring the need for robust security measures.

Researchers from SquareX uncovered a new class of malicious extensions that can clone the appearance and functionality of legitimate browser extensions, heightening security risks.

In the latest update, Chrome resolves four security vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw identified as CVE-2025-0291 in its V8 JavaScript engine, which allows remote code execution.

Online privacy is increasingly compromised by aggressive tracking methods employed by marketers. This includes the use of browser cookies, IP addresses, and device identifiers that monitor user behavior online.