Hat trick for Google as it patches two more zero-days in Chrome
Google has patched two more zero-day vulnerabilities that were actively being exploited in the wild. Update now!
Update your Chrome again as Google patches second zero-day in two weeks
Google has patched its second Chrome zero-day in two weeks. Users are urgently advised to update their browser.
WOOF locker: Unmasking the browser locker behind a stealthy tech support scam operation
We reveal the inner workings of WOOF locker, the most sophisticated browser locker campaign we’ve seen to date. Learn how this tech support scam evades researchers and ensnares users by hiding in plain sight.
A week in security (October 7 – 13)
A look at the cybersecurity news from October 7 – 13, including updates on war shipping, managed service providers, and stalkerware.
A week in security (July 15 – 21)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 15–21, including the Zoom camera vulnerability, Extenbro, Sodinokibi, Magecart, and cybersecurity challenges facing the education sector.
Hyperlink auditing: where has my option to disable it gone?
Hyperlink auditing is not a new way to track website users, but it could become more popular, as many browsers are taking away user options to disable it.
A week in security (May 27 – June 2)
A roundup of security news from May 27–June 2, including a look at 2019 ransomware outbreaks in the Unites States, ATM fraud, NIST’s privacy framework, more legal problems for Google and Facebook, and more.
A week in security (March 4 – 11)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from March 4–11, including a Chrome zero-day, Labs’ data privacy report, news from RSA, and more.
Google Chrome zero-day: Now is the time to update and restart your browser
A particularly dangerous Google Chrome zero-day is already being used in real-world attacks. Despite Google’s auto update feature, users will need to close and restart their browser in order to be protected.
Browser push notifications: a feature asking to be abused
Whoever invented browser push notifications must have been able to guess they would be abused for advertising. This post explains what they are and how to disable them.
