Google scraps plan to remove cookies from Chrome after advertiser uproar
After years of pledging to phase out the tiny packets of code that track users across the internet, Google announced on Monday that it plans to keep third-party cookies in its Chrome browser. The major shift comes after advertisers, the company’s biggest source of revenue, expressed concern that the loss of cookies from the world’s […]
‘Clever’ copy-and-paste scam targets Google Chrome users: cybersecurity experts
Google Chrome users are the latest group to be targeted by a scam enticing them into copying and pasting malicious malware onto their computers. Cybersecurity experts Proofpoint have warned users to be on the lookout for pop-up notifications saying there’s an error when trying to open a document or web page. A Proofpoint spokesperson said […]
Cyber experts warn of new Chrome, Microsoft money stealing malware
Cyber experts have warned that new advanced malware disguised as Google Chrome and Microsoft could steal money from Microsoft device owners. Since March, online protection company Proofpoint has been warning of ongoing malicious campaigns in which “cybercriminal threat actors are employing new, diverse and increasingly creative attack chains.” This month, Proofpoint Large-scale malware presence confirmedThe […]
Update Google Chrome Immediately to Stop Critical Vulnerability
Google has issued an emergency warning to its vast user base of over 1 billion Chrome users, urging them to update their browser as soon as possible to protect against serious security vulnerabilities. forbes report The tech giant recently released an update to Chrome that brings the browser to version 124.0.6367.78/.79. This update contains important […]
Beware of this McAfee Google Chrome pop-up scam
“Cyber Guy”: Don’t take the bait Kurt Knutsson gives advice on how to identify secure email links and tips for protecting your email accounts from phishing attacks. Warn you about scams you may encounter while browsing the web. A McAfee antivirus pop-up suddenly appears on your computer claiming that your device is infected and your […]
Google disclaimer tells Chrome users ‘incognito mode’ may not be as private as they think
Check out what's being clicked on FoxBusiness.com Google Chrome has reportedly updated the message some users see when using “Incognito Mode” following a $5 billion tracking lawsuit settlement. The updated text reported by The Verge was spotted in Chrome's “Canary” build version 122.0.6251.0. Google calls the canary “Experimental version of the initial release of Chrome […]
Google updates Chrome incognito tab message following lawsuit
Google has updated its message about Chrome's “incognito mode” after settling a privacy class action lawsuit last month in which the company allegedly used the feature to collect data from users. The updated message clarifies that websites and services, including Google, can collect your data even when you browse in incognito mode. This comes weeks […]
Homeland Security warns federal agencies of hackers targeting Google Chrome, Excel spreadsheets
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new warning that the Google Chrome browser and Excel spreadsheets may be at risk of attack. The agency has identified two new exploits that could allow hackers to easily access your computer. Federal agencies have until January 23 to ensure they are protected. Here are […]