browser security

  1. Understanding CVE-2025-5064: Background Fetch API Security Vulnerabilities in Chromium Browsers

    The Background Fetch API in Chromium-based browsers has been a focal point for security vulnerabilities, with multiple instances of inappropriate implementations leading to cross-origin data leaks. The most recent of these is identified as CVE-2025-5064, which underscores the ongoing challenges...
  2. CVE-2025-5063: Critical Use-After-Free Flaw in Chromium-Based Browsers

    In recent advisories, a critical vulnerability has come to light affecting the Chromium browser engine: CVE-2025-5063, classified as a use-after-free issue in the compositing component. This vulnerability has direct implications for both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (the latter being based...
  3. CVE-2025-5280: Critical Out-of-Bounds Write in Chromium’s V8 Engine and How to Stay Secure

    Security vulnerabilities in web browsers are nothing new, but the threats posed by flaws in Chromium’s V8 JavaScript engine tend to capture particular attention in the security community. The recently disclosed CVE-2025-5280, described as an “out of bounds write” vulnerability in V8, has...
  4. CVE-2025-5067: Critical Chromium Browser Vulnerability & How to Protect Your System

    In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying informed about vulnerabilities is paramount for both individual users and organizations. One such recent concern is the security flaw identified as CVE-2025-5067, which pertains to an inappropriate implementation within the Tab Strip...
  5. CVE-2025-5065: Security Risks in Chromium's FileSystemAccess API and How to Protect Your Browser

    In May 2025, a significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-5065, was discovered in the Chromium project's FileSystemAccess API. This flaw, categorized as an "inappropriate implementation," posed potential risks to users of Chromium-based browsers, including Google Chrome and...
  6. CVE-2025-5283: Critical libvpx Video Codec Vulnerability in Chrome and Edge

    In May 2025, a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-5283 was discovered in the libvpx library, a widely used open-source video codec developed by Google and the Alliance for Open Media. This vulnerability, classified as a "use after free" flaw, poses significant risks to users...
  7. CVE-2025-5066 in Chromium Browsers: What You Need to Know

    In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities within widely used software platforms can have far-reaching implications. One such recent discovery is CVE-2025-5066, an "Inappropriate Implementation in Messages" identified within the Chromium project. This vulnerability not only...
  8. Understanding and Protecting Against CVE-2025-5281 in Chromium Browsers

    When news breaks regarding a security vulnerability in one of the world’s most widely used browsers, both end users and enterprise administrators pay close attention. Such is the case with CVE-2025-5281, a flaw in Chromium’s Back-Forward Cache (BFCache) mechanism, recently highlighted by Google...
  9. Urgent Chrome Update: Protect Yourself from Critical Vulnerabilities in 2025

    Few actions in tech are as deceptively simple, yet as consequential, as keeping one’s browser updated. This week, Google sounded an unmistakable alarm: update Chrome immediately, or risk exposure to a slate of newly discovered vulnerabilities with the potential for far-reaching consequences...
  10. Opera Neon 2025: The Rise of the Agentic Web and Autonomous Browsing

    The return of Opera’s Neon browser marks one of the most intriguing inflection points in the evolution of web browsing, promising not just incremental improvements but a radical shift to what Opera dubs the “agentic web.” In a digital landscape already simmering with AI integrations—Microsoft...
  11. How AI is Transforming Windows Web Browsers for a Smarter Experience

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we interact with web browsers on Windows platforms. This transformation is not just about enhancing search capabilities but also about integrating AI deeply into the browsing experience, making it more intuitive, efficient, and...
  12. Bitwarden PDF XSS Vulnerability (CVE-2025-5138): Risks & Mitigation Strategies

    For millions of users and organizations across the globe, Bitwarden has become synonymous with secure password management. Its open-source credentials, robust encryption practices, and user-centric design make it one of the premier choices for safeguarding digital identities against an...
  13. Firefox Toolbar Gets Customizable: Remove the Extensions Button Now!

    For years, customization has been a hallmark feature that has endeared Mozilla Firefox to its dedicated base of users. Where browsers like Chrome have championed a minimalist aesthetic at the risk of limiting user choice, Firefox has reliably furnished a sandbox for tweaking, optimizing, and...
  14. Microsoft Edge 136 Update: AI-Driven Copilot, Security Fixes, & Web Content Filtering

    Microsoft Edge’s latest stable channel update, version 136.0.3240.92, marks a significant step forward for Microsoft’s rapidly evolving browser. As Edge redefines itself in the competitive landscape of 2025, this update shines a spotlight on the company’s relentless push toward AI integration...
  15. Firefox 140 Introduces Transparent On-Device AI Model Management for Privacy and Control

    Mozilla Firefox, a browser long celebrated for its strong privacy stance and user-first ethos, is embracing a new era in its AI integration strategy—while doubling down on transparency and user choice. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly enmeshed within modern browsers, Microsoft...
  16. Critical Security Flaw in Microsoft Edge (CVE-2025-47181): How to Protect Your System

    Microsoft Edge, the Chromium-based browser developed by Microsoft, has recently been identified with a critical security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-47181. This flaw pertains to improper link resolution before file access, commonly referred to as 'link following,' which could allow an...
  17. Google Chrome’s AIv3 Enhances Permissions, Reduces Pop-Ups for Smarter Browsing

    For millions of users, web browsing can often entail repeated interruptions by permission pop-ups—those small, persistent windows that ask whether a website can access your location, send notifications, or utilize your device’s camera and microphone. Now, Google is taking a new step to minimize...
  18. Microsoft Edge 2025 Update: Local AI, PDF Translation & Enterprise Features

    Microsoft’s annual Build conference often serves as a bellwether for the direction of its flagship products, and Build 2025 proved no exception. The spotlight this year shone brightly on Microsoft Edge, which underwent a substantial transformation—evolving from its role as merely another...
  19. Microsoft Edge Introduces On-Device AI for Web Apps in Windows

    Microsoft’s latest move in its race to dominate the AI-enabled web experience could fundamentally reshape how web apps function in Windows environments. By opening its powerful on-device AI models up to web applications in Edge, the company is blurring the line between what’s native and what’s...
  20. Microsoft Edge at Build 2025: AI-Driven Enhancements, Security, and Productivity

    Microsoft is once again at the forefront of browser innovation, leveraging Build 2025 as its stage to unveil a range of forward-thinking enhancements for Microsoft Edge. Designed to empower both developers and organizations, the latest updates deliver on multiple fronts: integrating artificial...