Slightly over 24 hours ago, Google rolled out an update for Chrome, specifically addressing the critical vulnerability CVE-2023-4863 in the WebP image format. This vulnerability had been reported by experts from the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto. The update applies to both the stable and extended branches, with versions 116.0.5845.187 available for Mac and Linux, and 116.0.5845.187/.188 for Windows. Notably, cybercriminals have already exploited this vulnerability.
Category: Google Chrome
Google shortens Chrome release cycle
Google has made changes to the release cycle of its Chrome browser. The beta version will now be created just two days after the branch is formed, rather than eight.
Google to enforce HTTPS in Chrome for all links
Google plans to enforce HTTPS by default. The company aims to ensure that all users have HTTPS-First enabled, which automatically redirects HTTP requests to HTTPS. Currently, over 90% of requests sent by Chrome users use HTTPS, but there is still 5-10% of traffic tied to HTTP. To address this, Google has decided to introduce intermediate measures before fully implementing automatic forwarding to HTTPS.
Chrome 117 will show details for extension removal
Chrome Extensions Developer Relations Engineer Oliver Dunk has revealed that a new Chrome 117 feature that will notify the user if an extension is not in the Web Store. This feature aims to help users identify extensions that have been removed by developers, disabled for policy violations, or flagged as malicious.
Google Chrome 116 released with downloads and sidebar improvements
Google has released Chrome 116, a new version of the world's most popular web browser. The new version is part of the 4 week release schedule. For those who need more time to update, the Extended Stable branch is supported separately, followed by 8 weeks. The next release of Chrome 117 is scheduled for September 12th.
Google Chrome 116 will support quantum-resistant encryption algorithms
Google Chrome version 116 will introduce support for quantum-resistant encryption algorithms. The algorithms include a hybrid key encapsulation mechanism, to enhance the security of symmetric encryption secrets exchanged over secure TLS network connections.
How to restore the classic download panel at the bottom in Google Chrome
After a recent Google Chrome update, the download panel appears from the top in a bubble, similar to the user interface of Firefox. But many users want to restore the classic download panel that appears at the bottom of the window.
Chrome adds Reading Mode to the sidebar, here’s how to enable it
One of the new features in Chrome 115 is Reading Mode in the sidebar. It allows viewing the simplified version of a web page side-by-side with its regular style. The nice thing about it is that both views scroll synchronously as you read any of them. Finally, the user can customize the reading view style.
Google Chrome 115 adds Mica to the titlebar, fixes 20 vulnerabilities
On July 18, Google released Chrome 115 to the stable branch. The new version adds several user interface changes, including the updated sidebar. It also supports the Mica effect on the titlebar. Besides, it fixes 20 vulnerabilities.
How to Enable Mica in Google Chrome
You can finally enable Mica in Google Chrome stable. Developers were working on this feature for quite a long, but it is now here under your fingertips. While it is still disabled by default, all you need to do is to change one flag to activate the cool Windows 11 effect in the Chrome browser.
