Browser backdoors: Securing the new frontline of shadow IT
Browser extensions are a prime target for cybercriminals. And this isn’t just a consumer problem – it’s a new frontier in enterprises’ battle against shadow IT. Ultimately, more extension permissions result in potentially bigger attack su.....»»
The Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) is 20% off right now!
If you’re looking for an affordable way of securing your home, then the Ring Indoor Cam is a great place to start! The post The Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) is 20% off right now! appeared first on Phandroid. Protecting your home from the ou.....»»
Study reveals distinct roles of H3K27me3 and H3K36me3 in winter wheat vernalization
Vernalization is the phenomenon whereby plants require prolonged exposure to low temperatures to flower. This ensures that overwintering plants undergo reproductive growth under suitable light and temperature conditions, thereby securing yield......»»
Bitwarden introduces enhanced inline autofill feature for credit cards and identities
Bitwarden announced an enhancement to the inline autofill capabilities within the Bitwarden browser extension. This update introduces seamless autofill for credit cards and personal identities, enabling more secure and efficient interactions with web.....»»
iOS 18 adding default app controls for messaging, phone calls, navigation, and more in the EU
Apple has announced another set of changes to its App Store and iPhone policies in the European Union. This time around, Apple is expanding default app controls, making additional first-party apps deletable, and updating the browser choice screen......»»
Apple tweaking how default browsers are selected in EU
Apple is responding to EU criticism about alternative browser choices by simplifying selection, and in addition it's adding more options over user control of other default apps.As well as updating default browser choices, EU users will have more cont.....»»
Apple leads global mobile market, outpacing competitors in advertising
Apple continues to dominate the global mobile device market, now securing the top position in programmatic advertising share.Apple leads global mobile market, outpacing competitors in advertisingApple's dominance in the global mobile device market co.....»»
Google can’t defend shady Chrome data hoarding as “browser agnostic,” court says
Court reverses Google win in case from Chrome users who chose not to sync data. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) Chrome users who declined to sync their Google accounts with their browsing dat.....»»
What is Microsoft Edge and how to use it
Wondering if you should use Microsoft Edge on your computer? We’ll explain the web browser and its history along with how to use it and make it your own......»»
Apple Podcasts launches web app, listen to your Up Next queue and library in a browser
Apple Podcasts is expanding to the web, starting today. You can access the new web app version at podcasts.apple.com, in desktop web browsers including Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox. For the first time, Apple Podcasts users can access their Up.....»»
Week in review: MS Office flaw may leak NTLM hashes, malicious Chrome, Edge browser extensions
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Unpatched MS Office flaw may leak NTLM hashes to attackers (CVE-2024-38200) A new MS Office zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-38200) can be exploited.....»»
Green warriors: Plants on the frontline against microplastics
With escalating concerns about the enduring impact of plastic waste, phytoremediation emerges as a promising solution. This method utilizes plants to capture and degrade pollutants, providing an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative.....»»
Banshee Stealer malware haunts browser extensions on macOS
Security researchers have discovered a new malware for macOS, which can be used to attack over 100 browser extensions that may be installed on the target Mac.Web browser extensions are the target of Banshee Stealer on macOSApple tries hard to make ma.....»»
Behold, Diablo is fully playable in your browser
It controls and looks great, though the game was outshined by its sequels. Enlarge / Diablo running in Firefox on macOS. (credit: Samuel Axon) You can now play the original Diablo (and its expansion, Hellfire) in virtual.....»»
Proton VPN browser extension is now free for all
You can now use the Proton VPN extension with all Chrome and Firefox browsers – even if you're not a paid subscriber......»»
Browser backdoors: Securing the new frontline of shadow IT
Browser extensions are a prime target for cybercriminals. And this isn’t just a consumer problem – it’s a new frontier in enterprises’ battle against shadow IT. Ultimately, more extension permissions result in potentially bigger attack su.....»»
Chrome, Edge users beset by malicious extensions that can’t be easily removed
A widespread campaign featuring a malicious installer that saddles users with difficult-to-remove malicious Chrome and Edge browser extensions has been spotted by researchers. “The trojan malware contains different deliverables ranging from sim.....»»
Mature forests are vital in frontline fight against climate change, research reveals
Mature forests have a key role to play in the fight against climate change—extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and locking it into new wood, a new study reveals......»»
Securing against GenAI weaponization
In this Help Net Security video, Aaron Fulkerson, CEO of Opaque, discusses how the weaponization of generative AI (GenAI) has made existing data privacy practices (like masking, anonymization, tokenization, etc.) obsolete. Fulkerson provides recommen.....»»
An 18-year-old Safari loophole exploited by hackers is finally being fixed by Apple
There’s a pesky loophole lurking in every major browser, including Apple’s Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, that hackers have been exploiting for the past … The post An 18-year-old Safari loophole exploited by hackers is.....»»
Stranger Things: The First Shadow heads to Broadway in 2025
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is heading to Broadway next year. The hit stage play will begin previews in March 2025, before opening in April 2025......»»