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AI browsers fall for scams and phishing, security researchers say

AI browsers fall for scams and phishing, security researchers say

Testing points to security and privacy holes in AI browsers.
Juha Saarinen Aug 22 2025 6:03AM Security
Nvidia-backed Perplexity launches AI-powered browser

Nvidia-backed Perplexity launches AI-powered browser

To take on Google Chrome.
Staff Writer Jul 10 2025 6:42AM Software
Google makes pledges on browser cookies to appease UK regulator

Google makes pledges on browser cookies to appease UK regulator

Agrees to more restrictions on data use.
Paul Sandle Nov 29 2021 6:19AM Software
Salesforce CEO Benioff invests in search engine startup You.com

Salesforce CEO Benioff invests in search engine startup You.com

Tries to challenge Google with more customisable search.
Paresh Dave Nov 10 2021 6:47AM Software
ACCC wants browser choice screen offered to all Android device users in Australia

ACCC wants browser choice screen offered to all Android device users in Australia

Will ask for new powers to break Google's search dominance.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2021 9:48AM Software
Google's browser cookies plan anti-competitive, advertisers tell EU

Google's browser cookies plan anti-competitive, advertisers tell EU

Unhappy at 'privacy sandbox'.
Foo Yun Chee Sep 29 2021 6:33AM Software
Google delays Chrome's blocking of tracking cookies to late 2023

Google delays Chrome's blocking of tracking cookies to late 2023

Opts for a new phased approach.
Paresh Dave Jun 25 2021 6:55AM Security
Microsoft to retire Internet Explorer in 2022

Microsoft to retire Internet Explorer in 2022

Will battle market leader Chrome with Edge browser.
Staff Writer May 21 2021 6:55AM Software
Google draws US antitrust scrutiny over third-party cookies ban

Google draws US antitrust scrutiny over third-party cookies ban

Justice department investigators raise concerns.
Paresh Dave and Diane Bartz Mar 19 2021 6:45AM Security
ACCC looks at browser, search 'choice screens' for Australia

ACCC looks at browser, search 'choice screens' for Australia

To break grip of default options.
Kate Weber Mar 11 2021 12:14PM Software
Google cutting web cookies, ending lucrative tracking tool for advertisers

Google cutting web cookies, ending lucrative tracking tool for advertisers

Tries to satisfy increased privacy demands from users.
Paresh Dave Jan 15 2020 1:33PM Security
Google slams Aussie threat to 'directly intervene' on Android defaults

Google slams Aussie threat to 'directly intervene' on Android defaults

To offer search engine and browser choice.
Ry Crozier Sep 18 2019 6:50AM Software
Google to prompt Android users to choose preferred browsers

Google to prompt Android users to choose preferred browsers

Seeks to allay EU antitrust concerns.
Foo Yun Chee Mar 20 2019 12:42PM Benchmarking Change
Govt pushes Flash, Java, web ad blocks in revised infosec manual

Govt pushes Flash, Java, web ad blocks in revised infosec manual

Browser hardening and automated patching among 66 new controls.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2018 8:41AM Security
Unicef Australia tries in-browser cryptocurrency mining

Unicef Australia tries in-browser cryptocurrency mining

Powered by Coinhive’s AuthedMine service.
Ry Crozier Apr 30 2018 12:00PM Financial Services
Firefox opts for Google as default search in US

Firefox opts for Google as default search in US

Move surprises Yahoo.
Paresh Dave Nov 15 2017 11:23AM Financial Services
Your 'anonymous' browsing history can reveal your identity

Your 'anonymous' browsing history can reveal your identity

Researchers find 72 percent of histories can be associated with users.
Allie Coyne Feb 8 2017 11:47AM Security
Microsoft makes Opera Mini default browser for feature phones

Microsoft makes Opera Mini default browser for feature phones

Nokia makes way for Opera.
Staff Writers Aug 22 2014 8:16AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft gives deadline for end of IE8 support

Microsoft gives deadline for end of IE8 support

Wants users to migrate to IE11.
Staff Writers Aug 11 2014 12:07PM Software
Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7

Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7

Speed improvements promised.
Juha Saarinen Nov 8 2013 6:04AM Software

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