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Chrome security: zero-days, browser updates and exploitation reports. Compare individual advisories and follow how our coverage develops.
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Popular Chrome Ad Blocker Accused of Secretly Harvesting Browsing and AI Chat Data
Poper Blocker, a Chrome extension with 2M users, accused of harvesting browsing history, AI chats, and screenshots via remote commands.
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WeaselBiscuit Turns npm Imports Into a Chrome Extension Data-Theft Channel
13 malicious npm packages deploy WeaselBiscuit, a JS stealer that harvests Chrome extension LevelDB data, clipboard and keystrokes via in-memory loader.
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China-Linked Hackers Chain Chrome and Windows Zero-Days to Breach NGOs
China-linked UTA0560 and APT31 chained Chrome and Windows zero-days via spear-phishing to breach NGOs, deploying GRIMWEDGE and credential-stealing malware.
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BlueMoon Exploit Kit Gives Four Espionage Groups a Shared Chrome-to-Windows Attack Chain
Four espionage groups use BlueMoon exploit kit chaining Chrome V8 flaws and Windows ALPC bug to escape sandbox and deploy payloads.
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Fortinet Fixes Critical Authentication Flaws in FortiMonitorOnSight and Chrome Extension
Fortinet patched 10 flaws, including critical JWT auth bypass in FortiMonitorOnSight and Chrome extension proxy bug. Update FortiPAM and extension now.
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Chrome V8 Zero-Day Exploited in Active Attacks: Update to Version 153 Now
Google fixes actively exploited Chrome V8 zero-day CVE-2026-87491 plus 229 flaws. Update to Chrome 153.0.8010.36/37 and restart now.
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PEEP Turns Chrome and Edge Into Persistent Backdoors After a Host Breach
PEEP is a post-exploitation framework that turns Chrome and Edge into persistent backdoors to steal cookies, monitor browsing, and run OS commands.
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Chrome Fixes Sixth Zero-Day of 2026: Active Attacks Target V8 Engine
Google patched CVE-2026-85046, a V8 type confusion zero-day exploited in the wild. Update Chrome to 152.0.7977.82+ immediately to stay protected.
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Chrome and Edge Extensions Turned into Malware: 19 Modules to Steal Crypto, Seed Phrases, and Sessions
Discover how 19 malicious modules in Chrome and Edge extensions steal crypto, seed phrases, and sessions. Learn immediate steps to secure your accounts.
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Chrome 151 Fixes 41 Vulnerabilities, Including Six Critical Flaws
Chrome 151 update addresses 41 security vulnerabilities, including six critical flaws, to enhance browser safety and prevent potential exploits.
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Chrome prepares a shield against extensions pretending to be “managed by your organization”
Google Chrome is adding a feature to block malicious extensions forced via local policies that hijack browsers and display managed by your organization.
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Over 1,800 patches in seven months: Google’s AI transforms Chrome security and finds a 13-year-old vulnerability
Google's Gemini-based AI fixed over 1,800 Chrome vulnerabilities in seven months, discovering a 13-year-old sandbox escape flaw and automating patches.
How this coverage is selected
Articles are selected by explicit entity names or reviewed aliases in their original headlines, within the last 365 days. This is a chronology of our reporting, not a complete incident history. Separate stories do not imply a shared attack campaign. Read each article for its sources, affected versions and uncertainties.