Malicious Chrome extensions tied to ownership transfers push malware and steal data, exposing thousands to credential theft and system compromise.

Google speeds up Chrome’s release cycle to biweekly updates, a move affecting 3 billion users as AI-powered browsers like Atlas and Comet emerge.

A high-severity Chrome vulnerability has allowed malicious extensions to exploit the Gemini panel and gain elevated access to ...

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They know where you've been and they're going to share it. A security researcher has identified 287 Chrome extensions that allegedly exfiltrate browsing history data for an estimated 37.4 million ...

When I decided to finally ditch Chrome as my main browser, I also took the opportunity to limit my browser extensions — relying on native browser features where possible. I made this decision to ...

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A single Google Calendar event can silently compromise a system running Claude Desktop Extensions, according to security researchers at browser security provider LayerX. In a new report published on ...

Letting your browser store payment info may feel harmless, but it can expose you to malware, breaches, and data theft. I show you what to do instead. When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president ...

Some of the most harmless-looking Chrome extensions are doing far more than they promise, and new research shows just how easily everyday tools can turn into privacy risks. Security researchers warn ...

You can unlock many YouTube Premium-like features for free on desktop using browser extensions. Tools like Enhancer for YouTube, uBlock Origin Lite, Unhook, Volume ...