While using a web browser, users may encounter the error “Your connection is not private”. In this post, I will explain why this happens and how you can fix it. Why does “Your Connection is Not Private” appear? The “Your Connection is Not Private” error is a common security message that appears when your browser… Continue reading “Your Connection is Not Private” Error
Tag: Google Chrome
How To Make Google Chrome Faster 2024
Have you ever noticed Google Chrome running much slower than usual? And productivity is markedly lower than it used to be. For example, after a Windows update, Google Chrome starts to load the processor or consume more RAM, which generally contributes to a noticeable decrease in the performance of your PC? If you are looking… Continue reading How To Make Google Chrome Faster 2024
New Google Chrome 0-day Vulnerability Exploited, Update Now
In the most recent release notes, Google reports about a new 0-day vulnerability that is already exploited in the wild. The update fixes the issue, but the very fact of it being exploited means it should be implemented as soon as possible. It appears to be the first 0-day exploit in Chrome browser in 2024.… Continue reading New Google Chrome 0-day Vulnerability Exploited, Update Now
OAuth2 Session Hijack Vulnerability: Details Uncovered
A sophisticated exploit targeting Google’s OAuth2 authentication system was uncovered by Prisma threat actor. This exploit leverages undocumented functionalities within Google’s MultiLogin endpoint, enabling attackers to generate and maintain persistent Google cookies even after a password reset. OAuth2 Vulnerability Allows for Persistent Session Hijacking The attackers found a way to use specific components within the… Continue reading OAuth2 Session Hijack Vulnerability: Details Uncovered
Google Fixes Critical Vulnerability in Chrome, Exploited in the Wild
Google released an urgent security update for its Chrome browser. The patch contains the fix for CVE-2023-4863, a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that can simply be exploited. Actually, Google states that this vulnerability has already been used in the wild. The breach affects browser builds for all supported OS – Mac, Linux and Windows. Google… Continue reading Google Fixes Critical Vulnerability in Chrome, Exploited in the Wild
Predasus Malware Attacks Latin America Through Browser Plugins
Latin America has been hit by cyberattacks using malicious Google Chrome extensions. Attackers targeted financial institutions, booking sites, and instant messaging. Malware used in this attacks was dubbed Predasus. Predasus Malware Targets Chromium-based Browsers in Latin America Threat analysts have discovered a new malware called “Predasus”. Attackers use this malware to insert harmful code through… Continue reading Predasus Malware Attacks Latin America Through Browser Plugins
Chrome Extension ViperSoftX Steals Passwords and Cryptocurrency
A Windows malware designed to steal cryptocurrency and clipboard contents installs a malicious VenomSoftX Chrome extension on users’ machines. The extension works like a RAT (Remote Access Trojan), stealing victims’ data and cryptocurrencies. Let me remind you that we also said that Malicious Ledger Live extension for Chrome steals Ledger wallet data, and also that… Continue reading Chrome Extension ViperSoftX Steals Passwords and Cryptocurrency
“This Site Can’t Provide a Secure Connection”: How to Fix
Every active Internet user has encountered error messages at least once, especially security-related ones. For example, the “This site can’t provide a secure connection” notification can be alarming. However, more often than not, this problem is related to a problem with your web browser and is relatively easy to fix. In this article, we’ll look… Continue reading “This Site Can’t Provide a Secure Connection”: How to Fix
Chrome 0-day Vulnerability Used to Attack Candiru Malware
Avast has discovered that DevilsTongue spyware, created by Israeli company Candiru, exploited a 0-day vulnerability in Google Chrome to spy on journalists and others in the Middle East. The vulnerability in question is the CVE-2022-2294 bug, which was fixed by Google and Apple engineers earlier this month. Let me remind you that we also wrote… Continue reading Chrome 0-day Vulnerability Used to Attack Candiru Malware
Firefox 100 and Chrome 100 may have user-agent issues
Mozilla developers have warned that sites may experience problems with the upcoming versions of Firefox 100 and Chrome 100 (released May 3 and March 29, 2022). The fact is that the release of new versions will mean that the user-agent values will become three-digit. The user-agent string contains information such as the name of the… Continue reading Firefox 100 and Chrome 100 may have user-agent issues