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Google warns of new Chrome zero-day flaw exploited in attacks
Google has updated the Chrome browser to address an actively exploited high-severity zero-day flaw in the V8 engine and 11 other vulnerabilities. The exploited security issue, identified as CVE-2026-85046, is described as a type confusion. It was reported to Google by researcher Salvatore Gulizia, known online as “Serotav.” The update brings Chrome to version 152.0.7977.82/.83 […]
Brave browser adds email aliases to help users evade tracking
The latest version of the Brave browser, 1.94, introduces a feature called ‘Email Aliases’ that allows users to generate disposable email addresses when signing up to a new service. Using an alias address keeps the user’s real email address hidden from the website while still forwarding messages from the service. Brave already uses data isolation to […]
New DOUBLECUP ClickFix service hides malware in browser cache images
A new Russian loader-as-a-service named DOUBLECUP uses ClickFix attacks to hide malicious code in PNG images cached by victims’ browsers, ultimately delivering CountLoader to Windows and macOS devices and a new remote access trojan named DeviceManager to Windows systems. SOCRadar’s Threat Research Unit says DOUBLECUP has operated since early June 2026, providing customers with licenses […]
Claude Chrome extension flaw lets malicious extensions trigger AI actions
A flaw in Anthropic’s Claude for Chrome browser extension could allow a malicious extension to trigger predefined AI actions by simulating user clicks, potentially allowing it to abuse Claude’s access to connected services such as Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Salesforce. The issue was discovered by Ax Sharma of Manifold Security, who says it […]
DuckDuckGo browser now blocks YouTube video ads
DuckDuckGo announced that its browser can now block most video ads on YouTube, including those shown before the video starts playing and during playback. The feature is enabled by default in the latest versions of DuckDuckGo for iOS, Mac, and Windows, while Android users can enable it manually by going to Settings > Ad Blocking. YouTube […]
Google patches new Chrome zero-day flaw exploited in the wild
Google has released emergency updates to patch another Chrome zero-day vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild, the fifth such flaw patched since the start of the year. “Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2026-11645 exists in the wild,” the company said in a Monday security advisory. The company fixed the zero-day for users […]
Brave Software releases Origin for a paid, bloat-free browsing experience
Brave Software has announced the public release of Origin, a paid minimalist, bloat-free version of its browser that strips out cryptocurrency, AI, rewards, and other monetization-focused features. The browser maker says Brave Origin is designed for users who want a more streamlined, privacy-focused browser without the company’s optional revenue-generating services and integrations. “Today, Brave is […]
Google Chrome adds session cookie theft protection for all users
Google says the Chrome Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) security feature is now generally available and is rolling out to all users to prevent account takeovers. Available in beta since April, DBSC was first announced in 2024 as a way to cryptographically bind session cookies to a specific device, preventing hackers from using such stolen cookies to bypass […]
Microsoft backpedals: Edge to stop loading passwords into memory
Microsoft is updating the Edge web browser to ensure it no longer loads saved passwords into process memory in clear text at startup after previously stating it was “by design.” This behavior was disclosed on May 4 by security researcher Tom Jøran Sønstebyseter Rønning, who demonstrated that all credentials stored in the Edge built-in password manager were […]
Google fixes fourth Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks in 2026
Google released emergency updates to fix another Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks, marking the fourth such security flaw patched since the start of the year. “Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2026-5281 exists in the wild,” Google said in a security advisory issued on Tuesday. As detailed in the Chromium commit history, this vulnerability stems […]