An investigation into browser extensions identified 319 suspicious extensions linked to about 13.4 million reported users, exposing a search-hijacking ecosystem operating since 2016. Marketed as manual finders, PDF converters, safe search utilities, and AI search tools, the extensions funnel queries through operator-controlled infrastructure before delivering Yahoo or Bing results. The Searchjacked investigation expands earlier research […]

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Security researchers at OffensiveCon Japan 2026 explored topics including Chrome sandbox escapes, zero-click attack surfaces in Telegram, and newly discovered iOS zero-day vulnerabilities. This two-day program took place on October 27–28. The published agenda also covered hypervisor exploitation, Windows privilege escalation, Linux kernel techniques, and AI-assisted security research. However, session titles alone do not indicate […]

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Anthropic announced that an unreleased research model called Claude successfully developed working exploit chains for Chrome, Safari, Android, Windows, and Linux. The company’s Frontier Red Team shared these findings on October 27, 2026. Many exploit chains required minimal or no user interaction, and the team reported every identified flaw to the respective vendor before publication. […]

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Google released Chrome version 156 to the stable channel for Windows, macOS, and Linux, addressing 353 security vulnerabilities, including six critical flaws. Announced on October 20, 2026, this update addresses memory corruption, use-after-free errors, input validation issues, and other weaknesses across various browser components. Google stated that the deployment will continue over the coming days […]

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A counterfeit Google Chrome app published by Hizbartech appeared on Google Play with 100,000+ downloads and secured sponsored placement above the legitimate browser. First reported on October 14, 2026, the listing copied Chrome’s recognizable icon and description, exploiting both brand familiarity and paid visibility to attract users. Subsequent reporting indicates Google removed the application, although […]

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Google has awarded XBOW $250,000 for creating an AI-assisted exploit chain that enabled code execution outside the Chrome browser’s renderer sandbox on Windows. This reward marks the first full-chain payout for Chrome under Google’s vulnerability reward program, introduced in April 2026. According to XBOW, all three vulnerabilities involved have since been fixed. Google Pays $250,000 […]

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Google has released Chrome 155 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, addressing 37 security vulnerabilities, including seven critical flaws. Announced on October 13, 2026, this desktop update resolves weaknesses across various browser components, including graphics, networking, PDF processing, media, and JavaScript execution. The update includes seven critical vulnerabilities, 29 high-severity issues, and one medium-severity vulnerability, making […]

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