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Google on Thursday announced an enhanced version of Safe Browsing to provide real-time, privacy-preserving URL protection and safeguard users from visiting potentially malicious sites. "The  Standard protection mode for Chrome  on desktop and iOS will check sites against Google's server-side list of known bad sites in real-time," Google's Jonathan Li and Jasika Bawa  said . "If we suspect a site poses a risk to you or your device, you'll see a warning with more information. By checking sites in real time, we expect to block 25% more phishing attempts." Up until now, the Chrome browser used a locally-stored list of known unsafe sites that's updated every 30 to 60 minutes, and then leveraging a  hash-based approach  to compare every site visited against the database. Google  first revealed  its plans to switch to real-time server-side checks without sharing users' browsing history with the company in September 2023. The reason for the change, the search giant said, is motivated b

Microsoft has issued a warning about a significant flaw in the Internet Explorer browser that could allow hackers to control unprotected computers. The vulnerability permits hackers to inject malware into any system by tricking users into visiting malicious websites. This affects anyone using Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6 to 8. The exploit code for this bug has already been published. Although Microsoft has stated there is no current evidence of its use by criminals, they are "investigating" and working on a permanent fix, according to a report by the Daily Mail. Dave Forstrom, director of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing group, said, "We're currently unaware of any attacks trying to use the claimed vulnerability or of customer impact." The bug targets how the browser manages a computer's memory when processing Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), which are design instructions that dictate the appearance of most web pages. Hackers can inject their own

It's been a decade since the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) introduced its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 1.0. Created following a 2013 Executive Order, NIST was tasked with designing a voluntary cybersecurity framework that would help organizations manage cyber risk, providing guidance based on established standards and best practices. While this version was originally tailored for Critical infrastructure, 2018's version 1.1 was designed for any organization looking to address cybersecurity risk management.  CSF is a valuable tool for organizations looking to evaluate and enhance their security posture. The framework helps security stakeholders understand and assess their current security measures, organize and prioritize actions to manage risks, and improve communication within and outside organizations using a common language. It's a comprehensive collection of guidelines, best practices, and recommendations, divided into five core functions: Identify, Protec