Browser extensions stories
Opera Neon lets AI clients act directly in browser
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devops
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iam
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rpa
Opera opens Neon browser to external AI clients, letting Claude and ChatGPT work inside live sessions with tabs, log-ins and page context.
DeepLoad malware steals credentials via ClickFix campaign
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
ReliaQuest flags DeepLoad malware stealing live credentials in enterprise networks, with AI-style obfuscation, USB spread and hidden WMI persistence.
Organisations boost browser security spend as attacks rise
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malware
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endpoint protection
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hyperscale
Rising browser-based attacks push 85% of organisations to boost security budgets, as firms treat the browser as a core enterprise attack surface.
Island unveils secure browser platform for enterprise AI
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data protection
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socs
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casb
Island debuts a secure browser-based AI platform, promising governance, audit trails and data protection for enterprise-wide AI adoption.
Okta helps disrupt ShieldGuard crypto-stealing extension
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mfa
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crypto
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phishing
Okta and partners pull rogue ShieldGuard Chrome extension that stole crypto wallet data and bypassed browser defences via custom code.
Proofpoint unveils AI tool to police autonomous agents
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saas
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dlp
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ai security
Proofpoint launches AI Security to monitor autonomous agents' intent, promising real-time controls on risky prompts, tools and data flows.
Island adds browser AI controls to AWS Security Hub
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Island brings browser-based security and AI governance tools to AWS Security Hub Extended, offering unified buying, billing and support.
AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
AI is supercharging supply chain cyber attacks across Asia-Pacific, with Group-IB warning single hacks now threaten thousands of victims.
Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Bitdefender says 17% of OpenClaw AI skills act maliciously, with crypto-focused tools spreading macOS infostealers into corporate networks.
cside unveils toolkit to spot AI agents in browsers
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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martech
cside launches browser-based AI Agent Detection toolkit, helping businesses spot agentic traffic and tailor site experiences in real time.
Data Privacy Week: how to protect your digital life
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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mfa
This Data Privacy Week, shift from oversharing to oversight: minimise what you collect, secure what you keep, and own your digital footprint.
Rakuten drops Honey extension amid affiliate fraud row
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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martech
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payment technologies
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e-commerce
PayPal-owned Honey is dropped by Rakuten's ad network, cutting it off from 2,000 merchants amid claims of affiliate fraud and link theft.
SquareX warns browser flaws now key threat to firms
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
SquareX research finds fundamental flaws in browsers and AI tools, warning they have become attackers' main route into corporate networks.
Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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vpns
Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.
Wipro Ventures backs SquareX to boost enterprise browser security
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Wipro Ventures invests in SquareX to enhance browser security, addressing rising cyber threats with innovative detection and response technology.
Hidden API in Comet AI browser exposes users to device takeovers
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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malware
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cybersecurity
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chrome
A hidden API in the Comet AI browser can let extensions execute commands and seize control of users' devices, raising serious security concerns.
SquareX wins SINET16 Innovator Award for browser security
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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genai
SquareX wins the 2025 SINET16 Innovator Award for its pioneering browser security solution protecting organisations from advanced web-based cyber threats.
Exclusive: John Carse on why the browser is the new cyber battleground
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
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online safety
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browser extensions
SquareX's Field CISO explains how extension-based browser security offers superior protection against evolving digital threats and cyberattacks.
AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas raise new privacy & security fears
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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ai security
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data privacy
Security experts warn new AI browsers like OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas pose serious privacy, safety and data risks amid growing adoption and emerging vulnerabilities.
AI sidebar spoofing attack exploits trust in browser extensions
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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cybersecurity
SquareX reveals AI sidebar spoofing attacks via malicious browser extensions tricking users into revealing credentials across top browsers like Edge and Safari.