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Chrome Utility Audio Service

Chrome browser to run Audio as a separate process

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

Google has introduced a change in its Chrome browser. The change makes Audio run in a separate process on Windows and other platforms. You can observe and verify it by locating “Utility: Audio Service” under Chrome Task Manager while playing […]

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Microsoft releases Web Activities browser extension for Chrome

By AshishMohta@TWC |

The Windows 10 Timeline feature is now supported by Google Chrome for all the webpages you visit. Web Activities is a Timeline integrated Chrome extension from Microsoft. It can show all the pages you visit in the timeline. Web Activities […]

Google removes Chrome Cleanup Tool; Redirects to new page

By VamienMcKalin@TWCN |

Google Chrome Cleanup Tool was great for use whenever the browser fails to work as it should in some instances. Folks could easily download the tool, run it, and watch as it fixes several problems. Google removes Chrome Cleanup Tool […]

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Google Chrome reporting Bitdefender Total Security is incompatible

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

As a measure to curb instances of crashing and abrupt closing of the browser, Google Chrome has rolled out a feature that alerts users about ‘Incompatible applications’. The same feature is now evoking a strong response from users as it lists […]

Google bars cryptocurrency mining Chrome extensions

By AnkitGupta@TWCN |

Google has banned all Chrome extensions manufactured to mine cryptocurrency from its Chrome web store with immediate effect. The company said that there has been a rise in the malicious extensions being registered on the Chrome store. These banned browser […]

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Google will soon start marking HTTP pages as “Non-Secure”

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

Google Chrome has been pushing the websites to migrate to the more secure HTTPS encryption as opposed to the current HTTP encryption. Starting from now the browser will mark all the websites on HTTP as “Non-secure.” Remember the padlock icon […]

Google removes four Chrome Web Extensions for injecting malicious codes

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

Security researchers from US cyber-security firm ICEBRG have unearthed four Chrome extensions which were being deployed as a payload for malicious code. The worst part is that all of the extensions were available on the Google’s Chrome Web store. As […]

Google decides to block third party injections in Chrome browser

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

Injecting malicious codes into the browser is one of the oldest methods used by attackers to obtain details and hijack the browser. Ironically it is also one of the most preferred methods by anti-virus software to monitor the browsers. We […]

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Particle Chrome Extension changes face; Turns into an Adware

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

Browser Extensions are small programs that add new features to your browser and help personalize your browsing experience. Most popular browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc. support these extensions. Although beneficial, these extensions can be used for baleful purposes […]

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Chrome browser might be secretly recording you

By AnkitGupta@TWCN |

It isn’t a secret anymore that browsers (or any application for that matter) record users’ information and even use it. Unfortunately, it seems Chrome browser too has joined this ‘league’. The latest privacy issues found in HTML 5 video and […]

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Chrome 59 released with Material Design as default

By AnkitGupta@TWCN |

le has released Chrome 59 for Windows, Linux and macOS. The latest version includes a number of important security fixes and features. The most notable among them is the arrival of Material Design on the desktop. Chrome 59.0.3071.86 is being […]

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New Google Chrome Malware prompt Users to download Missing Font, Beware!

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

Security researchers claim cybercriminals are getting more aggressive in an attempt to target computer users. The researchers reveal they have discovered a new hacking vector for Google Chrome browser that prompts users to download a ‘Missing font’ and then tricks […]

Tech support scammers are still exploiting a Chrome Browser bug

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

Tech support scamming has been on the rise recently but now it seems that the scammers are exploiting an unpatched two-year-old bug in Google Chrome browser to track the victims and then convince them that their PC is infected with […]

Chrome starts using Microsoft’s Profile Guided Optimization (PGO)

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

Recently, Google announced that it was working on a project to make Chrome, its browser a lot faster and reliable on Windows. To realize this objective, the company was testing a feature called Profile-Guided Optimization or PGO, available from Microsoft’s […]

nEnhancer Chrome extension reportedly indulging in malicious behavior

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC |

nEnhancer Chrome extension is indulging in malicious behavior, says a report. A network and security consultant recently reported that the extension is indulged in malicious behavior. As per the report, the extension works as a fraud affiliate, hijacks the users […]

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TechNet Gallery now offers Chrome and Firefox as downloads

By AnkitGupta@TWCN |

What can be termed as extremely surprising, Microsoft’s web portal “TechNet” is offering Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers as downloads, in its Gallery. What is even more astonishing, is the fact that TechNet Gallery is projecting both its competitor […]

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Chrome to stop Page Roll Back when you accidentally hit Backspace

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

While filling any form if we accidentally push the backspace button, the Google Chrome browser instantly navigates to previous page. This default behavior turns the backspace key into an irritant. Fortunately, Chrome has come up with a solution for it. […]

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Chrome releases Infographic on the occasion of its 50th release

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC |

Google Chrome web browser has just hit its 50th release. Chrome today posted a detailed infographic on the official blog, showcasing the big and impressive numbers. As per the infographic, Google Chrome, originally launched in the year 2008 has now […]

Chrome will redirect Windows Desktop Searches to your default search engine

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC |

Chrome browser will now onwards be redirecting all your Windows desktop searches to your default search engine. Windows desktop web searches on Windows 10, so far are performed by Microsoft’s default search engine Bing, no matter what your default search […]

No more Deceptive Download Buttons, says Google

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC |

No more Deceptive Download buttons, says Google! Google Safe Browsing, launched around eight years back is now targeting the fake and deceptive download buttons. Regardless of the web browser, you are using, Google’s Safe Browsing technology will now warn you […]

Brotli is the new Compression Algorithm for Chrome and Firefox

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox will soon be faster than they are now.  Soon we will see a change in its speed as a new compression algorithm called Brotli will find its place in these two browsers. In comparison to […]

Rogue Chrome extensions from Delta empty your Steam inventory

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC |

Blaze’s security firm recently reported about some gambling Chrome extension that may empty your Steam inventory. A Steam user named Delta has reportedly created several Chrome extensions which ultimately empties your Steam inventory. These are CS: GO Chrome extensions which […]