Internet Browsers News & Updates

[sumitroy]

Weird Microsoft Edge bug means the browser prints different numbers than it displays 
(Source 2)
In one of the weirdest — but equally dangerous — bugs of all time, it appears that Edge will display one set of numbers on the screen, but will send another set of numbers to the printer, effectively replacing content on your documents.

The bug was reported last week and was already confirmed by Microsoft. According to the user who first spotted the issue, the bug appears when Edge users are trying to print PDF documents via the browser’s built-in “Microsoft Print To PDF,” which is the default printing method when pressing CTRL+P in Edge.
Example

 

[Bapun]

Chrome updated to Version 58.0.3029.110...

 

[sumitroy]

Google Chrome Stable Channel Update for Desktop

The stable channel has been updated to 58.0.3029.110 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.
In order to improve stability, performance, and security, users who are currently on 32-bit version of Chrome, and 64-bit Windows with 4GB or more of memory and auto-update enabled will be automatically migrated to 64-bit Chrome during this update. 32-bit Chrome will still be available via the Chrome download page.

 

[rahul1117kumar]

Opera's Reborn Beta Browser Build for Desktops Gets Social Messenger Integration

Opera on Wednesday announced new features for the beta version of its browser for desktops, codenamed 'Reborn', which comes with integration for social messengers and allows users to engage in conversations while browsing the Internet. While switching between the tabs to use different messengers can often prove to be a cumbersome task, Opera's Reborn beta build aims to ease up the process by allowing users to "chat side-by-side as they browse."

With Opera's Reborn beta build, users get quick access to Web versions of popular messengers including Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Telegram directly from the browser's sidebar. Apart from the sidebar integration, the browser allows users to pin the messenger tab for easier multitasking and shortcuts for easy switch between the messengers.

Opera's Reborn Beta Browser Build for Desktops Gets Social Messenger Integration | NDTV Gadgets360.com

 

[sumitroy]

opera 45 is available for download
Opera 45 goes social with sidebars for Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Telegram
The Opera browser is reborn thanks to the power of messaging. Opera (the company) recently announced that the latest version of its browser is adopting some messaging features from Neon, an experimental version of Opera. The new features include built-in support for Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and WhatsApp in Opera 45.

 

[sumitroy]

New Microsoft Edge vulnerability allows hackers to steal your cookie and password data
Security researcher Manuel Caballero has discovered a vulnerability in the code of Microsoft's default browser for Windows 10, that can allow the theft of password and cookie data from your computer, giving unauthorized access to sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
As he explains, the issue stems from a problem with the Same Origin Policy (SOP) in Edge, which is a security measure that seeks to stop such data used on one domain from being accessed via another. However, it seems that Microsoft's implementation of the policy leaves much to be desired, with this being the third such flaw discovered in the policy.

 

[Sarkar]

Hackers can steal your Windows login credentials via a Google Chrome bug
Google said it was aware of the issue and 'taking necessary action'.

A vulnerability in Google’s Chrome browser allows hackers to automatically download a malicious file onto a victim’s PC that could be used to steal credentials and launch SMB relay attacks

The Google Chrome vulnerability was uncovered by DefenceCode security engineer Bosko Stankovic, who said in a blog that he found the flaw in a default configuration of Chrome running on Windows 10.

"Currently, the attacker just needs to entice the victim (using fully updated Google Chrome and Windows) to visit his web site to be able to proceed and reuse victim's authentication credentials," Stankovic said.

He added that this vulnerability poses a threat not just to privileged users such as administrators but also to regular users and organisations since it "it enables the attacker to impersonate members of the organisation". Hackers can also "immediately reuse" stolen credentials and privileges gained to launch further attacks "on other users or gain access and control of IT resources".

Recommendations :

In order to disable automatic downloads in Google Chrome, the following changes should be made: Settings -> Show advanced settings -> Check the Ask where to save each file before downloading option. Manually approving each download attempt significantly decreases the risk of NTLMv2 credential theft attacks using SCF files.

Hackers can steal your Windows login credentials via a Google Chrome bug

DefenseCode - Home

Chrome Browser Hack Opens Door to Credential Theft | Threatpost | The first stop for security news

 

[rahul1117kumar]

Samsung Internet browser out of beta, starts rolling out for Android devices

.

Samsung Internet, which is the company’s own mobile web browser, is finally out of beta . The app is now being made available for a range of Android devices, which includes some non-Galaxy smartphones as well. For quite a while now, the Samsung Internet browser has been in beta and was only accessible on Samsung devices running Android Lollipop and above.

The news of the mobile web browser breaking out of beta was spotted by a user on Reddit , who also shared the link to the browser app on the Play Store. However, while many users on the Reddit thread said that they were able to access the Samsung Internet app on their non-Samsung Android device, however, the Play Store listing still reads, “Officially supported devices are all Samsung Galaxy and Google Nexus phones with Android 5.0 and above.” According to the Reddit thread, many OnePlus, Nexus and Galaxy S users also have been receiving support for the browser.

Samsung Internet browser out of beta, starts rolling out for Android devices - According to a Reddit thread many OnePlus, Nexus and Galaxy S users ...

 

[sumitroy]

Google launches the Chrome Enterprise Bundle for IT admins
Google is making it easier for IT admins to deploy and manage its Chrome browser in their businesses. The new Chrome Enterprise Bundle gives admins a single installer for the Chrome browser, the Chrome Legacy Browser Support extension for running the occasional ActiveX widget and a number of administrative policy templates.
With the launch of Chrome 58, Google’s browser now also offers official support for Citrix’s XenApp virtualization platform and Windows Server with Terminal services. Chrome 58 also offers support for GPU acceleration in Citrix environments, as well as roaming profiles and Windows Server auto-detection. The company plans to add additional tools to the bundle over time.
With this update, it’ll become easier for IT admins to deploy Chrome in their organizations. In many organizations — and especially large enterprises — Chrome still isn’t officially supported by IT. Instead, Internet Explorer (or Edge, if those organizations already updated to Windows 10) remains the standard.

 

[sumitroy]

Forget Google Chrome, Microsoft is about to make some MAJOR changes to rival browser
Microsoft will double-down on performance and responsiveness for its Microsoft Edge web browser as part of the next Windows 10 update, the company has revealed.
Microsoft Edge looks set to get a blockbuster performance boost as part of the next version of Windows 10.
The Redmond-based company unveiled its plans for the default web browser during a developer session at its annual Build conference earlier this month.
Microsoft outlined its priorities for the Google Chrome rival during the session.
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update aims to streamline the experience of using Microsoft Edge with slight tweaks, like ditching the slight lag when typing into the address bar.
Alongside these performance bumps, Microsoft aims to roll-out some subtle design changes.
According to technology blog The Verge, Microsoft has already previewed a new animation for the favourites icon which are in-line with the company's new Fluent Design System.