Google fixes Chrome Password Manager bug that hides credentials

July 26, 2024 at 03:08PM Google resolved a bug in Chrome’s Password Manager that caused user credentials to disappear for over 18 hours, affecting 2% of Windows users on Chrome 127. After fixing the issue and deploying a workaround, users were advised to restart their browser. If the fix didn’t apply, they were instructed to … Read more

Android bug leaks DNS queries even when VPN kill switch is enabled

May 4, 2024 at 12:19PM Mullvad VPN user found that Android devices leak DNS queries when switching VPN servers, even with “Always-on VPN” and “Block connections without VPN” enabled. The bug occurs during VPN reconfiguration, causing potential privacy risks. Mullvad suggested temporary workarounds and emphasizes fixing the issue at the OS level. Google is investigating … Read more

Google rolls back reCaptcha update to fix Firefox issues

May 3, 2024 at 01:11PM Google rolled back a recent release of its reCaptcha script due to a bug, causing it to stop working on Firefox for Windows. The bug was related to dark mode detection routine and script error, leading to an endlessly spinning circle. Google acknowledged the issue and reverted back to an … Read more