How can an extension change hands with no oversight?

Many Chrome extensions start as small developer projects, and once they gain users, are sold on. But what if the new owner turns out to be a bad actor who gains the ability to update software running ...

As web browsers evolve into AI-powered workspaces, they are gaining deeper access to system resources. Integrated assistants can summarize content, automate tasks and interact directly with local ...

Millions installed 'productivity' Chrome extensions that became malware after acquisition. Here's how browser extensions became enterprise security's weakest link.

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The UK and the African Development Bank extended a climate-linked $1 billion debt guarantee to South Africa, saving a $400 million municipal funding deal that was in jeopardy if it had expired. The ...

A set of malicious Google Chrome Extensions which steal cookies, takeover accounts and actively block incident response have been identified targeting widely used human resource (HR) and enterprise ...

PCWorld reports on a Chrome extension called “Microsoft to Microslop” that renames Microsoft references in browsers as a protest against the company’s aggressive AI integration. The extension reflects ...

Good browsers work well with their standard features alone. They can protect you when browsing online, autofill your login information, and manage your favorite websites with ease. Some go beyond and ...

Malicious Google Chrome extensions have stolen large language model (LLM) conversations and browser data from hundreds of thousands of users. Application security vendor Ox Security detailed a ...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CES 2026, Teledyne LeCroy today announced the addition of Video Electronics Standards Association's (VESA) DisplayPort Automotive Extension (AE) support to its ...

The Trust Wallet update includes a feature to help victims of the $7 million Christmas hack submit reimbursement claims for lost funds. The Trust Wallet browser extension for Google Chrome Web Store ...