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Researcher uncovers dozens of sketchy Chrome extensions with 4 million installs

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 3m ago

Researcher uncovers dozens of sketchy Chrome extensions with 4 million installs

A researcher discovered over 35 suspicious Chrome extensions with 4 million installs collectively, raising concerns over security and trust. These extensions, some marked as "Featured" by Google, have suspicious permissions allowing them to interact with web traffic, access cookies, and execute scripts. The code is highly obfuscated, raising potential risks of spyware activities. Users are advised to uninstall these extensions, highlighting the importance of cautious evaluation before installing any browser add-ons.

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Researcher uncovers one of the biggest password breaches in recent history

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Researcher uncovers one of the biggest password breaches in recent history

A researcher has discovered that approximately 71 million unique credentials for various websites, including Facebook, Roblox, eBay, and Yahoo, have been circulating on the internet for at least four months. The data was posted on an underground market that sells compromised credentials. What makes this dump significant is that almost 25 million of the passwords have never been leaked before. The credentials were obtained through "stealer logs," indicating that the data was collected by malware from compromised devices.

Time to check if you ran any of these 33 malicious Chrome extensions

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 6m ago

Time to check if you ran any of these 33 malicious Chrome extensions

A recent discovery revealed that at least 33 Chrome extensions, downloaded on approximately 2.6 million devices, were malicious, stealing credentials and browsing history. The threat was noticed when a widely-used extension by Cyberhaven was compromised through a spear phishing attack, enabling the attacker to push malicious updates. The campaign affected multiple extensions, leading to an investigation that uncovered further threats through a separate code library used for data collection. Users are advised to update passwords.

Microsoft Copilot is now using the previously-paywalled GPT-4 Turbo, saving you $20 a month

Ycombinator

Ycombinator · 1y ago

Microsoft Copilot is now using the previously-paywalled GPT-4 Turbo, saving you $20 a month

Microsoft Copilot is now using the previously paywalled GPT-4 Turbo, giving users access to better image analysis, wider knowledge scope, and accurate responses for free. The incorporation of GPT-4 Turbo into Copilot aims to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT, challenging its dominance in the mobile market. Microsoft's launch of the Copilot app has garnered 2.1 million downloads on iOS and Android, while not significantly impacting ChatGPT's revenue or installs. The feature is rolling out gradually and can be accessed by toggling the "Use GPT-4" option in the Copilot app.

You Spend Hours a Day in Your Browser. Now Make It Better.

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

You Spend Hours a Day in Your Browser. Now Make It Better.

The article discusses ways to maximize the potential of your web browser through artificial intelligence enhancements and browser extensions. It highlights popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox, outlining their unique features and functionalities. Additionally, it suggests essential extensions like OneTab for organizing tabs, uBlockOrigin for faster website loading, password managers like 1Password, Dashlane, or Bitwarden, Dark Reader for dark mode, and Momentum or Bonjourr for personalized new tabs. The goal is to help readers optimize their browsing experience and increase productivity.

Beware Google Chrome users! Govt warns against vulnerabilities: How to stay safe

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Beware Google Chrome users! Govt warns against vulnerabilities: How to stay safe

Google Chrome users are warned of critical vulnerabilities that could give hackers full control over their devices. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) identified several security flaws that could lead to data theft, malicious software installation, or attacks on other systems. The vulnerabilities affect Chrome versions before 125.0.6422.76/.77 on Windows and Mac, and before 125.0.6422.76 on Linux. Google has issued patches, and users are strongly advised to update their browsers to protect against potential attacks. Additional measures include enabling automatic updates, using security extensions, and being cautious with unknown links and downloads.

Google Chrome celebrates 15th anniversary with stunning visual overhaul and new features

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google Chrome celebrates 15th anniversary with stunning visual overhaul and new features

Google has announced that Chrome will undergo a desktop redesign, inspired by its Material You design language, featuring refreshed icons and customizable color palettes. Users can select a monochromatic theme, with Google's color extraction logic generating up to 65 different colors. The update will also include an expanded menu for quicker access to features, a redesigned Chrome Web Store with segments for AI-powered extensions and Editors' spotlight picks, and improvements to Safe Browsing, enhancing protection against malware and phishing threats. The changes will roll out gradually in the coming weeks.

Google says Chrome can now protect you better while preserving your privacy

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Google says Chrome can now protect you better while preserving your privacy

Google has introduced real-time browsing protection to its Chrome browser in an effort to enhance user privacy. The company has upgraded its Safe Browsing feature to hide the URLs of visited websites from Google's servers, ensuring user browsing activity remains private. The enhanced protection mode allows for faster detection of unsafe URLs in real time using Google's server-side database, while the standard mode also benefits from real-time checking but with lesser protection features compared to the enhanced version. The new update aims to improve security by blocking more phishing attempts and protecting against harmful Chrome extensions.

Browser extensions turn nearly 1 million browsers into website-scraping bots

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 9d ago

Browser extensions turn nearly 1 million browsers into website-scraping bots

Browser extensions on nearly 1 million devices have been turned into website-scraping tools due to the MellowTel-js JavaScript library, as reported by John Tuckner of SecurityAnnex. The library allows extensions to bypass browser security, making users' web browsing vulnerable and allowing Olostep’s service to scrape data on behalf of paying customers. The extensions can invisibly load sites, risking user privacy and enterprise network security, with some known extensions now inactive or removed for malware concerns.

Voice-first AI tutor Stimuler raises $3.75 million from Lightspeed, SWC Global

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Voice-first AI tutor Stimuler raises $3.75 million from Lightspeed, SWC Global

Stimuler, an AI voice-first tutor for ESL users, secured $3.75 million in funding from Lightspeed and SWC Global. The Bengaluru-based startup, established in 2022, plans to enhance its AI infrastructure and expand its user base. Operating in markets like Latin America, Southeast Asia, and India, Stimuler has 4 million app installs and 45,000 paying users. With aims to increase monetization significantly, the company focuses on building its core team and AI capabilities.

D2C hair extensions startup HairOriginals raises $2.75 Mn to ramp up partner salon network

Inc42 · 1y ago

D2C hair extensions startup HairOriginals raises $2.75 Mn to ramp up partner salon network

Hair extensions and wig brand HairOriginals has closed its pre-Series A funding round at $2.75 million. The funds will be used to expand the brand's presence in India with new experience centers in 25 top cities. HairOriginals, founded in 2019, offers extensions and DIY wigs made from ethically sourced human hair. Currently operating in 12 Indian cities, the brand plans to strengthen marketing efforts and expand its partner salon network as well. The company aims to establish itself as a provider of natural and high-quality hair products globally.

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