#DataProtectionAPI

Chrome adopts app-bound encryption to stymie cookie-stealing malware

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July 31, 2024 at 12:43PM Google is bolstering Chrome’s security for Windows users by implementing app-bound encryption to protect sensitive data like session cookies from infostealer malware. This new encryption method links data to specific apps and requires system privileges, making it harder for attackers to steal user data. Google plans to expand this encryption … Read more

Chrome 127 Improves Cookie Protection on Windows

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July 31, 2024 at 09:08AM Google announced improved cookie protections in Chrome 127 for Windows, along with a security update resolving three vulnerabilities. The most serious defect is a critical-severity issue in the open source implementation of the WebGPU standard, and two high-severity bugs were also addressed. Google is rolling out the update and advises … Read more