browser security

Reports of Microsoft allegedly blocking Google Chrome access on Windows 11 devices have ignited renewed debate about the balance between user freedom, platform control, and the ongoing rivalry between tech giants. For years, browsers like Chrome and Edge have competed fiercely for dominance...

For many households and educational institutions, parental controls like Microsoft Family Safety are integral in managing how children interact with technology. These tools are tasked with filtering inappropriate content, managing screen time, and monitoring online activity. Yet, as digital...

The warning signs first emerged quietly, as frustrated Windows users took to Reddit and technology forums to share an alarming discovery: Google Chrome, the world’s most popular desktop browser, was suddenly refusing to open, or crashing instantly, whenever Microsoft’s Family Safety parental...

Windows users across the globe have found themselves facing an unexpected and frustrating roadblock: Google Chrome refusing to open or crashing immediately after launch. Many initially suspected the issue stemmed from Chrome itself, or perhaps a Windows update gone awry. However, as reports...

For countless families and educational environments relying on Microsoft Family Safety for digital supervision, the recent incompatibility with Google Chrome has raised a storm of concern, confusion, and disruption. As the digital habits of children and teenagers grow deeper and more intertwined...

Palo Alto Networks recently took critical action to reinforce the security of its product line by addressing a series of privilege escalation vulnerabilities and integrating the latest Chrome patches into its solutions. These fixes, targeting multiple high-profile flaws, come at a pivotal moment...

A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-5958, has been discovered in the Chromium project, specifically affecting the Media component. This "use after free" flaw poses significant risks to users of Chromium-based browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge...

In a significant advancement for enterprise security, Microsoft has introduced a feature in Edge for Business that allows IT administrators to deploy encrypted passwords directly to users' browsers. This innovation aims to eliminate the risks associated with traditional password-sharing methods...

Microsoft’s June update cycle has brought significant security enhancements for Windows and Office users, addressing a total of 66 documented vulnerabilities across multiple product families. This month’s Patch Tuesday, a fixture for IT administrators and security-conscious individuals, stands...

Microsoft Edge has steadily matured into one of the most feature-rich Chromium-based browsers, and recent developments confirm Microsoft’s dedication to both user experience and granular control. The latest feature now being tested allows users to enable or disable browser extensions on a...

Mozilla’s steady pace of browser innovation occasionally gets interrupted by small but perplexing bugs—glitches that may not dominate headlines but quietly erode user trust. Version 139.0.4 of Firefox, a recent maintenance release, exemplifies how crucial even minor updates can be for millions...

Every month, Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday looms as a critical date on the IT administrator’s calendar, and this cycle is no exception: Microsoft has sounded the alarm on 66 vulnerabilities, with two already confirmed under active exploitation. While regular patching is routine, what makes this...

Microsoft Edge’s relentless drive for innovation has been on full display in its latest beta release, version 138, where the browser introduces capabilities that push the boundaries of user experience, privacy, and productivity. With its roots firmly planted in Chromium, Edge has often walked a...

Microsoft’s pursuit to elevate its Edge browser on iOS is making headlines once again, fueled by the discovery that Edge for iOS is now testing extension support in its latest beta releases. This advance, detected through a Reddit post and corroborated by multiple community testers, may...

In another urgent call to action for the cybersecurity community, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a newly discovered, actively exploited vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, once again highlighting the precarious balancing act...

A critical security flaw tracked as CVE-2025-5068 has recently garnered significant attention among cybersecurity professionals, browser developers, and enterprise IT administrators alike. Identified within the Chromium project, this vulnerability relates to a "use after free" issue in Blink...

Few tech trends have so thoroughly rewritten the landscape as the rise of web browsers anchored in Google Chrome’s Chromium codebase. Chrome now commands a market share that dwarfs its rivals, with StatCounter reporting global usage holding at over 65%, and Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft...

In the rapidly shifting landscape of Windows security, the spotlight once again falls on Microsoft’s legacy components—this time, the Microsoft Scripting Engine. As of the May 2025 Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft confirmed that CVE-2025-30397, a major zero-day vulnerability in its Scripting...

The latest update in Microsoft’s relentless push to define the browser market, Edge 137, marks a significant and, to some, controversial milestone. Announced for general availability in the Stable Channel, Edge 137 doesn’t just bring incremental polish—it fundamentally reshapes the user...

Microsoft Edge, the browser that once aimed to set itself apart from the pack through a rich tapestry of features, has just undergone a transformation that is making waves in the Windows community. The recent arrival of Edge version 137.0.3296.52 in the Stable channel has sparked extensive...