Thursday, January 23rd, 2014
Google has been pushing hard to incorporate speech recognition features into Web apps. But a Chrome exploit that can secretly transcribe your conversations unless you're paying attention probably wasn't what the company had in mind.
Whenever a website wants to access your microphone, Chrome requires permission. A dialog appears at the top of ...
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2013
Back in July 2013, we had discovered a new method of spreading the infamous FBI ransomware by using JavaScript code and iframes to create an illusion that the victim’s browser was locked.
After several months, the threat is still very much alive hopping from one domain name to the next. The message is still ...
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Saturday, November 2nd, 2013
With every website you visit, you’re vulnerable to malicious hackers out to steal your surfing history, passwords, email access, bank account numbers, medical info, and more. And the “big browsers” don’t do enough to stop it.
But now you can protect yourself before you go on the Web – with WhiteHat ...
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Friday, November 1st, 2013
Google is adding several security updates to its Chrome browser, including automatic malware blocking and the option to reset browser settings.
Newer, stealthier browser malware is released through things like free screensavers, video plug-ins, or fake security updates. It then hides, making it difficult for users to find and uninstall the ...
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Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
Attack code that exploits a critical vulnerability in all supported versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser has been publicly released.
Monday's release of a module for the Metasploit exploit framework used by security professionals and hackers could broaden the base of attackers who are capable of targeting the flaw. Until now, the bug ...
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