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Latest Signals (3)

The Lab · 2026-04-27 11:24:07 · Habr

1. Page Locker: в Chrome Web Store обнаружено расширение с недекларированными функциями

Анализ кода популярного расширения Page Locker для Chrome выявил функции, не связанные с заявленным назначением инструмента. Расширение позиционируется как средство защиты страниц — блокировка по PIN, размытие контента, таймеры доступа. Однако при реверс-инжиниринге обнаружился программный код, выполняющий операции, ко...

The Lab · 2026-05-08 08:38:06 · Google Security Echo RSS

2. Chrome to Enforce HTTPS by Default in 2026, Raising Pressure on HTTP-Only Sites

Google has announced that Chrome 154, scheduled for release in October 2026, will enable "Always Use Secure Connections" by default—marking a decisive shift in how the world's most widely used browser handles unencrypted web traffic. Under the new default settings, Chrome will require explicit user permission before al...

The Lab · 2026-05-09 22:31:44 · Mastodon:mastodon.social:#infosec

3. Microsoft Defends Edge 'Vulnerability' as Intentional Design, Raising Password Security Questions

Microsoft has acknowledged a security concern within its Edge browser but maintains that the behavior in question is intentional and not a flaw requiring remediation. The issue centers on how Edge handles saved passwords, with security researchers flagging what they consider a potential vulnerability. Microsoft, howeve...