MakeUseOf: 5 neat Google Chrome tricks that have nothing to do with browsing the web. “If you strip away the websites, feeds, login pages, and a dozen open tabs silently judging your attention span, Chrome still has a few party tricks left. Almost all of these do not require an internet connection, an extension, or a Google account. They are all baked into the browser you probably already have […]

Google bremst den KI-Zwang: Chrome bekommt endlich einen echten Ausschalter für Gemini Skills
https://www.schmidtisblog.de/google-bremst-den-ki-zwang-chrome-bekommt-endlich-einen-echten-ausschalter-fuer-gemini-skills-1800850/

#Google #GoogleChrome

These Chrome extensions steal AI chat data: help us report them. - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk09gEQjK3s

See also: https://amibeingpwned.com/blog/ai-chat-scraper-wall-of-shame

#Chrome #GoogleChrome #ManifestV3 #ChatGPT

Bleeping Computer: Google Chrome adds session cookie theft protection for all users. “Available in beta since April, DBSC [Device Bound Session Credentials] was first announced in 2024 as a way to cryptographically bind session cookies to a specific device, preventing hackers from using such stolen cookies to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and hijack users’ accounts.”

I never imagined uninstalling Google Chrome could make this much of a difference in terms of PC (Windows 10) performance from starting up to shutting down to the performance of 3D & 2D software. I've been a Chrome user since day 1. Sad to see what it has turned into.

#Google #GoogleChrome #Chrome

Google Chrome Bolsters Defenses with Cookie Theft Protection Rollout

Google's new Cookie Theft Protection is a game-changer, tying session cookies to device hardware to prevent hackers from using stolen cookies to access your accounts. This cutting-edge tech binds user sessions to a machine's security chip, making it virtually impossible for thieves to get in.

https://osintsights.com/google-chrome-bolsters-defenses-with-cookie-theft-protection-rollout?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#DeviceBoundSessionCredentials #GoogleChrome #CookieTheftProtection #TrustedPlatformModule #SecureEnclave

Fenster-Limit erreicht? Wie ein skurriler Fehler Google Chrome auf Android-Tablets lahmlegt
https://www.schmidtisblog.de/fenster-limit-erreicht-wie-ein-skurriler-fehler-google-chrome-auf-android-tablets-lahmlegt-1800486/

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