Category: chrome

Google Chrome extensions must obey new privacy rules by October 15th.

[ad_1] Moving forward, developers of third-party add-ons in Chrome and Drive must take a more conservative approach with user permissions. Extensions should only request the least amount of user data they need to function. Additionally, any app that handles user-provided content or personal communications must post a privacy policy. In the past, Google only required […]

Chrome update will stop sites from checking for Incognito Mode

[ad_1] The internet giant says it’s a matter of respecting the very purpose of Incognito mode: maintaining privacy. While people do use private browsing to dodge site paywalls, people may have far more serious reasons for staying anonymous. They may be trying to avoid an abusive partner or political oppression, for instance. Google suggested that […]

Google is testing a global video play/pause button for Chrome

[ad_1] The feature could be particularly handy for stopping any annoying auto-play videos, or controlling a YouTube video if you switch to another tab. It would also be a welcome change, considering Google recently removed the ability to mute tabs by clicking on the speaker icon, though you can still right-click on a tab to […]

Google’s new Chrome extension makes it easy to report suspicious sites

[ad_1] Sometimes the things it considers questionable are as trivial as the website not belonging in the top 5,000. But if it does find something truly unsavory, you can easily notify Google by clicking the Send Report button, which will send the company that website’s URL, a screenshot of it and all the site’s HTML. […]

Google unveils new privacy rules for Chrome extensions and Drive

[ad_1] Notably, Google will require browser extensions that handle user-provided content and personal communications to post a privacy policy. In the past, Google only required a small number of Chrome plug-ins — those that handle sensitive user data — to actually post a privacy policy. While this rules change will add more apps to that […]

Chrome exploit uses a fake address bar for phishing attacks

[ad_1] Fisher’s approach is focused on Chrome and is only a proof of concept for now, but it could theoretically display fake address bars for a variety of browsers and even include interactive elements. In other words, a phishing campaign could produce a convincing site beyond just the content of the page. You’d have to […]

Microsoft releases first test builds of its Chromium-based Edge browser

[ad_1] It’s no surprise that the overhauled Edge, as things stand, apes the design of Google Chrome — it relies on the same Chromium open source base. It’s integrated with several Microsoft services, including Windows Defender SmartScreen (to detect phishing and malware), Bing and Microsoft News. Edge also supports Chrome extensions and those from Microsoft’s […]

Google users can sign into Firefox and Edge with a security key

[ad_1] There’s just one gotcha: as the key registration process still relies on the older Universal Second Factor standard, you’ll have to use Chrome to add a key to your account. It’ll “take some time” before you can rely solely on a third-party browser, Google’s Christiaan Brand said. Still, that support is at least on […]

Chrome now supports your PC’s media keys

[ad_1] Mac users, meanwhile, might be happy to hear that Progressive Web Apps are finally available for the platform. As elsewhere, they bridge the gap between websites and native apps with their own launchers, windows and distinct notifications. More than anything, this is about providing consistent access to PWAs across platforms — you’ll know that […]