The Network · 2026-03-06 17:13:36 · ai
Security researchers have identified a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome that enabled malicious browser extensions to hijack the browser's embedded Gemini Live AI panel. This flaw allowed rogue add-ons to inherit elevated system privileges they were never authorized to possess. The exploit effectively transf...
The Lab · 2026-03-28 02:56:49 · Hacker News
Firefox is encountering active deprecation by major industry platforms, signaling a growing compatibility crisis for the open-source browser. Within a 48-hour window, two distinct corporate services—Apple Business Manager and the legal immigration platform Alma—have explicitly blocked Firefox access, labeling it an 'un...
The Lab · 2026-05-06 23:01:42 · Decrypt
Google Chrome is installing a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model on eligible devices without prominent disclosure, and the browser automatically re-downloads the file if users attempt to remove it. The revelation raises transparency and consent concerns, particularly given that Chrome's publicly visible AI Mode button does not a...