Browser Security
“A.I.” browsers: the price of admission is too high * AI browsers collect extensive user data, including sensitive AI prompt content, often by default for training models. * They create "walled gardens," increasing user risk of misinformation, manipulation, and disinformation campaigns. * Agentic AI browsers are vulnerable to prompt injection
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The New Comet Assistant * Comet Assistant receives a major update, enhancing web perception and multi-tab workflow capabilities * New version explicitly asks for user permission before browser interaction to ensure control * Prioritizes user privacy and agency, reducing unauthorized actions and data exposure risks Source: Perplexity AI Hub | Date: November 06, 2025
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A critical new denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability, dubbed the "Brash" exploit, has been discovered, capable of instantly crashing Chromium-based browsers across various platforms. The vulnerability affects over 3 billion users worldwide and remains currently unpatched, with Google only stating they are "looking into the issue" after the
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Amidst these evolving threats, Microsoft Edge for Business is rolling out enhanced data loss prevention (DLP) controls designed to secure interactions with unmanaged Generative AI applications. Microsoft Edge for Business Enhances GenAI Data Protection Overview In a proactive move to address data security concerns surrounding Generative AI (GenAI) applications, Microsoft
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Recent revelations highlight critical security threats impacting widely used browser environments. Multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in Google Chrome have been actively exploited in targeted attacks, with attribution linking activities to sophisticated threat actors including the Italian spyware vendor, Memento Labs. Concurrently, new exploits have been identified in AI-powered browsers, enabling attackers
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Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 concluded with significant implications for browser security, as researchers demonstrated successful exploits against leading web browsers and other software. The event, held from October 22-24, saw a total of $1,024,750 awarded for 73 zero-day vulnerabilities across various categories. Breaking News: October 25, 2025 Browser Security
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Browser vendors have been actively addressing critical security vulnerabilities, with Google Chrome, Apple's Safari, and Microsoft Edge receiving notable attention. Users are urged to update their browsers immediately to protect against potential exploitation of recently patched flaws and to leverage enhanced security features. The general landscape for browser
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A critical alert has been issued by CISA regarding actively exploited code execution vulnerabilities impacting Apple's macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari browser. This underscores the urgent need for users to apply updates. In related news, popular IDEs like Cursor and Windsurf are found to be riddled with
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A significant threat involving 131 malicious Chrome extensions hijacking WhatsApp Web for a massive spam campaign has emerged, underscoring the ongoing risks from browser add-ons. Concurrently, sophisticated copy/paste attacks, dubbed 'ClickFix,' are evolving, manipulating clipboard data to facilitate fraud and data breaches. Users are also advised to
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Google has released urgent security updates in October 2025 to address critical vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser. Google Chrome patched a use-after-free zero-day (CVE-2025-54321) in its V8 JavaScript engine, which has been actively exploited in targeted attacks. Users are strongly advised to update their browsers immediately to safeguard against potential
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Browser vendors have issued urgent security updates in response to multiple critical vulnerabilities, including zero-day exploits actively targeting users of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. These patches address severe flaws in JavaScript engines and rendering components, which could lead to arbitrary code execution. Users are strongly advised to update their
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Google has released an urgent security update for Chrome, addressing CVE-2025-11756, a critical type confusion vulnerability within its Safe Browsing component. This update follows Microsoft's October 2025 Patch Tuesday, which included several security fixes for Edge browser. Concurrently, security analysts warn of sophisticated JavaScript malware, 'BeaverTail'