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Google Chrome users in India under high risk, government issues warning

Google Chrome users in India are at high risk due to serious vulnerabilities.
The Indian government has issued a warning for users running outdated versions of Chrome.
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been discovered in versions prior to 130.0.6723.116.
Flaws could lead to unauthorized access, browser instability, remote code execution, or denial of service.

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Google Chrome extensions remain a security risk as Manifest V3 fails to prevent data theft and malware exploitation

Recent research shows that Google Chrome extensions built on Manifest V3 (MV3) still pose security risks.
Malicious extensions can bypass security measures and steal data, access sensitive information, and introduce malware.
Security solutions struggle to detect these malicious extensions, leaving users exposed.
SquareX proposes solutions to improve browser extension security, including fine-tuned policies and dynamic analysis.

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ChatGPT monthly usage may now rival Google Chrome

ChatGPT, a popular generative AI platform, has seen a significant increase in monthly visits.
It is estimated to have 3.7 billion monthly users, rivaling the figures of Google Chrome.
The growth of ChatGPT can be attributed to updates and features introduced by its parent company, OpenAI.
Other AI tools like Perplexity, Gemini Chatbot, Claude chatbot, Copilot, and NotebookLM have also witnessed growth in their traffic.

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This underrated Google Chrome feature turned me into a power user

Google Chrome has an underrated feature of automatically grouping similar tabs together.
To use this feature, simply right-click on a tab and select 'Organize similar tabs'.
Chrome will group similar tabs together and give the group a name and emoji.
This feature is a huge time saver and is especially useful for managing multiple spreadsheets, research, or shopping tabs.

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Google Chrome will now shame resource-hogging tabs

Google Chrome is gaining new performance controls to deliver the best browsing experience.
The changes include a new “Performance issue alert” and improvements to the Memory Saver mode.
Google Chrome will alert you to deactivate heavy tabs to free up resources for better browsing.
The Memory Saver mode offers three options: Moderate, Balanced, and Maximum.

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Google Chrome cookie encryption system can be easily bypassed, experts warn

The cookie encryption system introduced by Google in Chrome browser can be easily bypassed.
A security researcher has published a tool called 'Chrome-App-Bound-Encryption-Decryption' to decrypt the encrypted keys.
Google's encryption feature was supposed to protect sensitive information stored in the browser.
Despite the bypass, Google states that it has successfully elevated the access required for such attacks.

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Google Chrome will soon block password autofills if your Android phone gets stolen

Google Chrome for Android is adding support for Identity Check, a feature that requires biometric authentication outside of a trusted location.
Identity Check ensures that even if thieves know your lock screen PIN, pattern, or password, they still can't unlock your apps.
Currently, thieves who steal an Android phone can potentially access sensitive apps if they know the lock screen credentials.
Android's upcoming Identity Check feature aims to solve this problem and enhance data security.

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Google Chrome will display performance issue alerts when a tab is using a lot of resources

Google Chrome has introduced performance issue alerts to improve browsing experience.
To enable performance issue alerts in Google Chrome:
1. Open chrome://flags/.
2. Type 'performance' in the search bar.
3. Enable the 'Enable performance intervention suggestions' option.
4. Close and reopen Chrome to access the Performance Settings section.
These alerts help identify resource-heavy tabs and suggest actions to enhance performance.
The alerts can be accessed by clicking the Performance icon on the toolbar.
Unfortunately, the author didn't experience the alerts during testing.

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This upcoming AI feature could revolutionize Google Chrome

Google is developing an AI agent called Project Jarvis as part of its upcoming Gemini large language model (LLM) update for Google Chrome.
Project Jarvis is an AI agent that will be able to execute various tasks such as visiting websites, filling out forms, and making payments.
The inclusion of AI agents in the next Chrome update has the potential to be the biggest overhaul since the browser launched in 2008.
Google's Project Jarvis may be among the features of Gemini 2.0, the upcoming LLM, set to be announced in early December.

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Google Chrome Browser for Desktop Gains New Performance Controls

Google Chrome browser for desktop introduces new performance controls.
Memory Saver feature now offers Standard, Balanced, and Advanced modes.
Performance Detection tool identifies and provides solutions for performance issues.
Additional controls include setting active websites and turning off visual indicators for inactive tabs.

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North Korean hackers use fake game to hack Google Chrome security flaw

The Lazarus cybercrime gang, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, is using a fake game to target cryptocurrency users.
The gang rebranded a DeFi game called DeFiTankLand into DeTankZone and used it to exploit vulnerabilities in the Chrome browser.
The vulnerabilities allowed the hackers to steal sensitive data such as cookies, tokens, browsing history, and saved passwords from the victim's device.
The flaw in Chrome's JavaScript engine was discovered in mid-May 2024 and Google released a fix two weeks later.

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Google Chrome will soon let your business create its own extension store

Google has announced the addition of an Enterprise Web Store for browser extensions for businesses using the Chrome browser and ChromeOS.
Businesses will soon be able to curate a selection of company-approved extensions to showcase within the employee-facing store, helping to standardize extensions across the business.
The new extensions store will include Google's security operations tools, providing IT admins with insights into extension usage and potential threats.
Google also announced AI-powered enhancements and new security features for Chrome Enterprise and ChromeOS.

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Google Chrome: how to disable toast popups in the browser

Google Chrome has introduced toast popups, center-aligned at the top under the tabs, to confirm actions and provide follow-up options.
These popups include messages like 'link copied' or 'page added to reading list' along with relevant options.
Currently rolling out, the feature may not be activated in all versions of Chrome and can be disabled using an experimental flag.
To disable the toast popups, users can change the status of 'Top Chrome Toasts' flag to 'Disabled' in the Chrome settings.

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Google Chrome on Android now reads aloud your webpages in 10 different voices: Here’s how it works

Google Chrome on Android introduces 'Listen to this page' feature with 10 different voices.
The feature allows the webpage to be read aloud and continues playing even when exiting Chrome.
Media controls are available in quick settings to pause, play, or navigate the audio.
Users can choose from 10 different voices and adjust the playback speed.

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The Best Alternative to Google Chrome for Computers: Why You Should Consider Opera GX

Google Chrome is known for high RAM usage and privacy concerns.
Opera GX is a gaming-centric browser with features for optimized performance.
Key features include resource controls, network bandwidth limiter, customization options, GX Corner for gamers, and Twitch/Discord integration.
Opera GX is a perfect alternative to Google Chrome for improved browsing experience.

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