Google and Mozilla have released new versions of their browsers, plugging plenty of security holes along the way.
Hundreds of bugs have been fixed in the Google Chrome update, after the company said it would be releasing a "new stable version" of the browser every six weeks.
So far Google has followed through with its promise and introduced the patches along with a new HTML5 parser and file API, among other features.
"Also, if you choose to block sites from setting any data in your browser's content settings for cookies, you can now use a new dialog for managing blocked cookies in bulk," noted Jeff Chang, product manager for Google Chrome, in a blog.
Google recently launched a security advice page offering some tips on how users can protect themselves from hackers.
Mozilla, meanwhile, has made Firefox versions 3.6.11 and 3.5.14 available for download, patching nine vulnerabilities along the way.
Five of the flaws were ranked as critical, meaning they could be exploited "to run attacker code and install software, requiring no user interaction beyond normal browsing," Mozilla explained.
"As always, we recommend that users keep up to date with the latest stability and support versions of Firefox, and encourage all our users to upgrade to the very latest version, Firefox 3.6.11," advised Firefox release manager Christian Legnitto.
-
Global IT spending set to hit a 30-year high by end of 2025News Spending on hardware, software and IT services is growing faster than it has since 1996
-
Microsoft Teams is getting a feature that lets bosses snoop on staffNews A new location tracking feature in Microsoft Teams will make it easier to keep tabs on your colleague's activities – and for your boss to know exactly where you are.
-
Spanish spyware outfit uncovered, develops exploits for Windows, Chrome, and FirefoxNews Google was only able to discover the company after an anonymous submission was made to its Chrome bug reporting programme
-
Google adds new security vendor plugins for Chrome, improved Chrome OS policy controls for IT adminsNews New integrations across various security pillars aim to improve Chrome OS and Chrome browser security for enterprise customers
-
Google patches second Chrome browser zero-day of 2022
News Google acted quickly to secure against the type confusion vulnerability that was under active exploitation
-
Acer Chromebook Spin 513 review: Cheap and mostly cheerfulReviews An affordable Chromebook convertible with good looks but mediocre performance
-
Google says Chrome is now faster than Safari on Apple SiliconNews According to Apple's own benchmarks, Chrome 99 scored the highest out of any browser ever tested
-
Google Chrome update fixes zero-day under active exploitation
News Google releases a fresh wave of patches for severe vulnerabilities that could facilitate code execution and system takeover via Google Chrome
-
Asus Chromebook CX9 (CX9400CE) review: The most stylish Chromebook on the marketReviews A sleek, expensive Chromebook that tries to bring professional style to Google’s OS
-
Firefox 95 boosts protection against zero-day attacksNews Mozilla's browser now takes a more granular approach to walling off code
