Following major attacks on Google Chrome extensions in recent months, NordLayer is looking to fill a gap in the market by developing a security-first browser -- the NordLayer Enterprise Browser -- which offers an additional layer of security.
A new macOS malware is spreading through fake browser update alerts, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data. This sophisticated campaign, embedded in legitimate sites, tricks users into bypassing macOS security measures.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mac-malware-web-inject-proofpoint/
Browser extensions request permissions to track what you do, see and share online. But many extensions get far more access than they need and collect data way beyond their intended purpose. Here are nine extensions to delete.
https://www.komando.com/tips/privacy/delete-these-snoopy-chrome-browser-extensions/
The pushback against AI crawlers threatens the transparency & open borders of the web that allow non-AI apps to flourish. If unfixed, the web will increasingly be fortified with logins, paywalls, & access tolls.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/02/11/1111518/ai-crawler-wars-closed-web/
Brave Browser is getting a new feature called 'custom scriptlets' that lets advanced users inject their own JavaScript into websites, allowing deep customization and control over their browsing experience.
Google has begun production of OpenTitan, the first commercially available open-source security chip designed to provide transparency & trust in hardware security.
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-opentitan-rot-chromebook/
Google Photos is adding digital watermarks to photos edited using the Magic Editor’s generative AI feature so people can more quickly identify images that have been manipulated using the “reimagine” tool.
https://www.theverge.com/news/607515/google-photossynthid-ai-watermarks-magic-editor
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SparkCat appears to be the first documented instance of crypto-stealing malware slipping through Apple's App Store review process. Researchers determined the malware has been active since at least March 2024.
Opera Air is a new web browser that integrates mindfulness and wellness features directly into the browsing experience to help users manage stress and maintain focus while navigating the internet. 🧘
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/04/opera-air-brings-meditation-wellness-web-browsing/
Cloudflare has adopted the Content Credentials system, which applies a digital metadata tag to images and video that tracks who owns it, where it’s been posted, and if it’s been manipulated.
https://www.theverge.com/news/604989/cloudflare-adobe-content-credentials-authenticty-feature
Cisco’s research team managed to "jailbreak" DeepSeek R1 model with a 100% attack success rate. This means the new kid on the AI block failed to stop a single harmful prompt.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/deepseek-fails-every-safety-test-thrown-at-it-by-researchers
Tired of Google’s AI-powered search results? It turns out that if you include any expletives in your search query, Google will not return an AI Overview at the top of the results page.
https://gizmodo.com/add-fcking-to-your-google-searches-to-neutralize-ai-summaries-2000557710
Android’s Identity Check security feature is seeing wider availability on Pixels. When enabled, “explicit biometric authentication” is required to access certain features and settings when you’re away from trusted locations.
https://9to5google.com/2025/01/29/google-pixel-identity-check/
Beyond the basic act of splitting your screen in half and interacting with two apps at the same time, Android’s split-screen system holds some advanced options for pushing your productivity to powerful new heights.
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3810786/android-split-screen-tricks.html
Windows 11 is less of a desktop operating system than it is a remote Microsoft client equipped with AI-powered Recall, telemetry, and data collection. If you see these as spyware, try Linux for your primary desktop.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/28/windows_10_demise_linux/
Researchers have unveiled a small but powerful modification to the Linux kernel that could significantly reduce energy consumption in data centers by 30%.
https://www.techspot.com/news/106501-linux-kernel-upgrade-promises-up-30-energy-savings.html
It seemed inevitable that the Linux kernel sources would expand beyond 40 million lines early this year. With the recent release of Linux 6.14 rc1 sources the figure has ballooned to 40,063,856 lines.