All articles tagged with #browser extension
Originally Published 4 days ago — by Hackaday
The article discusses the decline of NPAPI browser plugins due to security concerns and the rise of WebAssembly and extensions, highlighting the practical advantages of NPAPI for tasks like UDP communication and direct rendering, and emphasizing the importance of preserving this technology despite its obsolescence in mainstream browsers.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Ars Technica
Anthropic's AI Chrome extension, designed to automate tasks, has significant security vulnerabilities with a 23.6% attack success rate, reduced to 11.2% with safety measures. Experts warn that these risks, including prompt injection and malicious instructions, pose serious security concerns, and current protections are insufficient, placing the burden of security on users.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNET
A security researcher revealed that some password manager browser extensions are vulnerable to clickjacking attacks that can steal sensitive data, but desktop and mobile apps are not affected. Several password managers have issued patches or are working on fixes, and users are advised to update their software, disable auto-fill, or use desktop/mobile versions to stay safe. Good cybersecurity practices, like avoiding suspicious links and using VPNs and antivirus software, are also recommended.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Lifehacker
Lifehacker reports that the best ad blocker now supports Safari, enhancing privacy and browsing experience for Mac users.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MacRumors
Apple has released an iCloud Passwords add-on for the Firefox browser, allowing users to access and manage their iCloud Keychain passwords directly from Firefox. This move expands the accessibility of Apple's password management system beyond its own Safari browser, providing more flexibility for users who prefer or need to use Firefox.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
A new browser extension called Gmail Tabs by CloudHQ allows users to customize Gmail's tabs by turning labels or search queries into customizable tabs, providing more flexibility and organization options than the platform's predefined categories. The extension also enables users to set up filters to automatically sort relevant emails into these custom tabs, making email management less overwhelming. While not perfect, the extension offers more flexibility and control over email organization, addressing some long-standing limitations of Gmail's tab system.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Windows Central
Opera GX, a browser designed for gamers, has introduced a new browser extension called HeartBlocker to help users curate an online experience free from love-themed images and texts, just in time for Valentine's Day. The extension features two modes, Normal Mode and Emo Mode, and uses AI capabilities to replace lovey-dovey words and phrases with neutral terms, as well as remove overly pink/red images from the browsing experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lifehacker
A free and open-source browser extension called SponsorBlock for YouTube allows users to block sponsored ads on the platform. The extension relies on crowdsourced "skip segments" submitted by volunteers to automatically skip ad reads in videos. With over 15 million skip segments submitted so far, the extension covers a wide range of YouTube channels. Users can also whitelist channels they want to see sponsorship videos for and have the option to disable automatic skipping. The extension is available for popular browsers and can even be integrated into third-party ad-free apps and smart TVs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Digital Trends
The Consent-O-Matic browser extension is a free and open-source tool that helps protect privacy and eliminate annoying cookie consent pop-ups. It outwits deceptive tactics used by websites to trick users into accepting cookies, automatically clicking all the reject buttons for the user. By saving time and ensuring privacy, Consent-O-Matic has become a valuable tool for those frustrated with GDPR pop-ups.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNET
VPN apps provide comprehensive protection for all online activities but may result in slower internet speeds, while VPN browser extensions offer protection only for specific browsers and can be more suitable for streaming videos in HD or 4K. It is important to review user agreements and be aware of any legal implications when using VPNs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WIRED
Twitter Blue, the paid subscription service of Twitter, can be annoying to use as it prioritizes tweets of subscribers and shows them at the top of comment threads. Blue Lite Blocker, a free browser extension, can filter out comments from Twitter Blue subscribers without affecting the people you follow. Other workarounds include using the Following tab, blocking all retweets, and using TweetDeck. However, Twitter may try to find a way to break these tools as they want to turn Blue checkmarks into sellable status symbols.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GBHackers
A new malware strain called Rilide has been discovered, which is designed to attack web browsers built on the Chromium platform. It camouflages itself as a legit Google Drive extension to evade detection and leverages inherent Chrome features for malicious purposes. Rilide can monitor browsing history, take screenshots, and inject malicious scripts. It can also exploit counterfeit dialogs to trick users into disclosing their two-factor authentication information, which it then employs to steal cryptocurrencies covertly. The malware bypasses the Content Security Policy feature of a web browser and can capture screenshots and exfiltrate browsing history, which is then transmitted to the attacker’s command-and-control server.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BleepingComputer
A new malicious browser extension called Rilide has been discovered, which targets Chromium-based products like Google Chrome, Brave, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. The malware is designed to monitor browser activity, take screenshots, and steal cryptocurrency through scripts injected in web pages. Rilide also has a 2FA-bypassing system that uses forged dialogs to deceive victims into entering their temporary codes. While the roll-out of Manifest v3 on all Chromium-based browsers will improve resistance against malicious extensions, it won’t eliminate the problem.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SlashGear
Liner AI x ChatGPT is a browser extension that helps organize Google search results, highlight important elements, and provide generated references for verification. It allows users to highlight sections in PDF files and articles on the web, and stores them for later perusal. Liner operates unobtrusively in the background, connecting users to their next recommended searches on the topic and important sources of information. The extension is available on various platforms and aims to ease access to information while providing the all-important receipts.