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The threat involves a 'type confusion' vulnerability, where the software mistakenly uses one type of programming resource as another.

By Michael Kan
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Coming soon to Android and the desktop, Chrome will serve up saved passwords, addresses, and bookmarks as soon as you log in. No need to turn on synching.

By Jibin Joseph
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Want to surf the web securely without paying? Proton VPN’s browser extension is now free on Firefox and Chromium-based browsers.

By Jibin Joseph
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The 0.0.0.0 IP address can be exploited in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera.

By Kate Irwin
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If you stick to Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari, you're missing out on the intriguing extras in the best alternative web browsers.

By Michael Muchmore
Alternative Web Browsers

Since not all laptops have touch screens, the desktop version is called 'Drag to Search.'

By Jibin Joseph
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Google's Chrome browser is also being updated to scan encrypted archives for malware by sending the data first to the company for inspection.

By Michael Kan
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After 4 years of promising to phase out third-party cookies, Google wants to give users a choice instead. Chrome's Incognito users are still getting some IP protections, however.

By Kate Irwin
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Scammers are abusing an IE-related bug to install malware on Windows 10 and 11 PCs, according to cybersecurity firm Check Point.

By Michael Kan
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When you browse with the free SquareX app, there’s no way a malicious page can harm your computer. However, its time-limited usage means it can’t be your primary browser.

By Neil J. Rubenking
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Google's search engine faced a service disruption Thursday, resulting in an indexing hiatus and missing search results. 10 hours later, Google says it's resolved the issue.

By Kate Irwin
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The move begins with Chrome beta users on June 3, before a gradual phaseout of 'Manifest V2' extensions for all users in the coming months, which could impact uBlock Origin.

By Michael Kan
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Bing's API experiences an outage. Other tools like DuckDuckGo, ChatGPT Search, and Microsoft's Copilot AI tool are also impacted.

By Kate Irwin
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External researchers find bugs in Chrome's desktop version that could be exploited. Google is pushing fixes for Windows, Mac, and Linux Chrome users.

By Kate Irwin
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PC Manager will sneakily try to change the Edge browser's default search to Bing if it's been set to a third-party search engine such as Google.

By Michael Kan
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Opera's new Windows on Arm version promises faster speeds and compatibility with Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X chips.

By Kate Irwin
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Google is 'aware that an exploit exists in the wild.' Microsoft is also working on a fix for Edge.

By Michael Kan
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Password managers can help keep your online accounts safe, but for Google power users, the only password manager you may need is the free one built into the Chrome browser.

By Eric Griffith
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Hazel doesn't close tabs because it's 'like a trip down memory lane.' Mozilla says it has some profile and tab group features coming later this year that might help her organize those memories.

By Kate Irwin
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Brave offers a privacy-conscious alternative to Google's browser, with promises to block ads and web trackers. Here's how to import your data from Chrome to Brave.

By Ajay Kumar
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