Windows 10, Chrome to Allow Easy Switching of Default Browsers: Report

Windows 10 2H22 update along with the latest Chrome Dev version will allow users to set Google Chrome as the default browser with just one click, as per a report. Currently, users have to go to Settings and then to set Chrome as the default browser. Meanwhile, Microsoft has released the Windows 10 21H2 for … Read more

Apple, Google to Reportedly Fix a Major Security Flaw in Safari and Chrome Browsers

Apple, Google, and Mozilla’s browsers reportedly have a major security vulnerability which has existed for years. The zero-day vulnerability is related to the IP address 0.0.0.0 that is private to the user’s device. The exploit can allow bad actors to send queries through it to breach the system and steal data. As per the report, … Read more

Security Firm GoPlus Launches Web3-Focussed Extension on Chrome, Edge Browsers

Web3 security firm GoPlus has introduced a dedicated browser extension to enhance safety for the Web3 community. Based in the British Virgin Islands, the company has launched the GoPlus Security Extension, compatible with browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. This move follows a surge in security breaches within the $3.34 trillion global crypto sector. … Read more

UK’s CMA Raises Concerns About Apple and Google’s Mobile Browsers

Britain’s antitrust regulator said its inquiry group had found the mobile browser market, dominated by Apple and Google, was not working well for consumers and businesses, supporting its decision to launch an investigation into the sector in January. A final report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) independent inquiry group said most of its … Read more

Microsoft’s Rival Browsers Allege Unfair Practices by Edge, Wish to Involve EU Antitrust Regulators

Microsoft gives its Edge Web browser an unfair advantage and EU antitrust regulators should subject it to tough EU tech rules, three rival browsers and a group of Web developers said in a letter to the European Commission. The move by Vivaldi, Waterfox, Wavebox, and the Open Web Advocacy could boost Norwegian browser company Opera which in … Read more