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New Google Chrome Exploit Might Freeze Windows 10 Computers

Users discovered a new Google Chrome vulnerability that can be employed by cyber attackers to freeze Windows 10 devices. This Google Chrome exploit that might freeze Windows 10 computers has already been used by hackers to block users access to their PCs by opening up a pop-up window that informs users that their devices have been infected with a virus.

The Google Chrome bug employs JavaScript codes to build a loop and make it impossible for users to shut down the malicious tab or the browser itself. The intriguing part of all this is that the cyber attackers used this exploit to make it look like an official announcement coming directly from Microsoft.

The worse part of this new Google Chrome exploit is that it might freeze Windows 10 computers because it would spike your CPU and RAM usage to about 100%. Even though it might look legit, like coming from Microsoft, that is nothing else than a scam, designed to steal private data and even money.

How to tackle this new Google Chrome exploit that might freeze Windows 10 computers

Until Google would release an update to address this bug, luckily, you can tackle the new Google Chrome exploit that might freeze Windows 10 computers by following the next steps:

  • Access Task Manager with Ctrl+Alt+Del or straight from the Taskbar;
  • Go to the Processes tab;
  • Right-click on Google Chrome or GoogleChrome.exe;
  • Click on End Process Tree;

Also, make sure you set Google Chrome not to restore closed tabs, as otherwise, the malicious website would keep popping up. Uninstalling Google Chrome and then reinstalling it would also deal with the before-mentioned exploit, but if you have not synced your bookmarks and passwords with your Google Account, you’ll lose that data.

On the other hand, never fall in the scammers’ traps, and check out if the information popping up on your screen is always coming from a reliable source. Microsoft, also, will never use a pop-up window to inform users about a possible virus.

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Google Chrome To Add A Dark Mode And Tab Grouping Feature

The developers of Google Chrome are already working on new features for the browser, and the latest information points to two important new features, in particular, namely, the arrival of a dark mode and tab grouping function. Recently, Google Chrome is available in a new version that added significant new features for the benefit of users, which are related to misleading advertising and the audio of specific videos on websites.

The two new features already being tested in Google Chrome have nothing to do with those mentioned above, but possibly one of them is of great interest to users, namely a dark mode theme for the most popular Internet browser.

Google Chrome To Add A Dark Mode

The first of the novelties that have been seen in Chromium and Chrome Canary trial versions is the new dark mode. Apparently, Google Chrome would adopt the dark mode it has planned to implement in macOS Mojave to Windows and Linux OSs. That is, the dark mode would reach all three operating systems at the same time through an internal code change in the macOS version, which would enable the official introduction of this dark theme in the Chrome for Windows, Linux, and macOS.

The new design would color the whole browser in black, but with vivid color icons and typographies in white, so that everything is perfectly legible by the user.

It is not known yet when the dark mode for Google Chrome would come out, although, according to some images released online, it is clear that it will soon become a reality. Most likely, the new dark mode would come in Google Chrome in the first month of 2019.

A Tab Grouping Function Would Also Come In Google Chrome

Tabs have been a significant part of Google Chrome since its first version. They offer different options, such as the possibility of duplicating them or silencing them, among other features.

Tabs in Google Chrome have even slightly changed their design over time, but the novelty currently under works at Google would offer users the possibility of grouping tabs of similar content in a single one on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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Google Chrome: Version 71.0.3578.83 Download Available with New Changes

We’ve all known that Google Chrome is very easy to use, fast and secure web browser. It was specifically designed for Android, and it brings you personalized news articles, downloads, Google Search, quick links (that go to your favorites sites), and even Google Translate built-in.

What are the features?

Type less, browse fast

You need to choose from personalized search results that appear automatically as you type and quickly browse the visited web pages. Autofill will help you a lot.

Incognito browsing

You can use the incognito mode to browse the internet, without it saving your history. It’s all private and it’s all across all of your devices.

Sync Chrome across all your devices

When you start singing into Chrome, all of your bookmarks, settings and passwords will get automatically synced on all of your devices. You can access all your info from your laptop, phone and tablet.

Get all your favorite content

It’s true, Chrome is fast, but you’re one tap away from all of your favorites sites. You can simply tap your favorite news sites or social media platforms directly from the new tab page.

It also has one feature called “Tap to Search”, which allows you to tap on any word or phrase from a website to start a Google search, while you’re still on that page.

Google safe browsing

As you probably already know, Chrome has Google Safe Browsing built-in. This keeps your phone safe, just by showing warnings then you want to access dangerous sites or even download dangerous files.

Google voice search

Chrome comes with a web browser with which you can talk. You can use your voice to find answers to your questions instantly, without actually typing a word. This way, you’ll navigate faster, just by using your voice.

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UC Browser vs. Google Chrome – The Speed and Privacy Battle of Browsers

Choosing the right browser is important because it can impact your entire Internet experience. Google Chrome and UC browser are two of the most popular choices. Today we are going to place them side by side and see what are the advantages and disadvantages for each one.

Security

UC Browser did have some problems in the past. For example, back in 2015 it was discovered that UC Browser was leaking private user information. Even last month there was a UC Browser scandal after Google banned the browser from Play Store because it allowed the installation of Alibaba’s other apps.

Meanwhile, there were no major security issues when it comes to Google Chrome. We should also add that Incognito mode is available on both browsers, but Google Chrome also has a safe browsing feature, which means that users are not able to open malicious URLs.

Saving data

If you don’t want to waste your date you will be glad to hear that both browsers have data saver functions. Once you turn it on, these browsers will send you compressed versions of the pages that you want to access.

Customization

Both browsers allow you to change the text sizes once you access a web page. In UC Browser you can use the volume buttons to scroll down a page, and you can also use a typing assistant for the phrases that you use often. Meanwhile, you can’t customize the mobile version of Google Chrome.

Download manager

If we compare the download manager, UC browser appears to be the winner. Both browsers allow you to pause and resume your download task, but UC also lets you choose where to save the downloaded files. You can also choose the maximum number of files that should be downloaded at a time.

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Microsoft Edge Leads Users To Malware If They Attempt To Download Google Chrome

Malware is a real danger for all computer users. That is why we need to make sure that we have taken all the required precautions. There are many shady websites which can trick you using fake download links or pop-up ads. However, sometimes the risk might be hiding in the most unexpected places.

Many users were surprised to find out that Microsoft’s Edge browser appears to direct people to malware if they tried to download Google Chrome from the browser. The news was reported by Forbes.

How does this happen?

This usually happened with users who had just purchased a new computer that was running Windows 10. These computers usually have Microsoft Edge preinstalled as well. If the user wanted to download another browser, he or she had to use Microsoft Edge in order to do it.

However, when the user typed Google Chrome in the search bar of the browser, the results were not what they were supposed to be. A big ad shows up and it asks you to download Google Chrome from it. When the user used this download, malware problems appeared as well.

Reportedly, this is Bing ad campaign, which could have serious implications for Bing. The ad is aimed specifically at users that attempt to download Google Chrome. The ad takes the user to a domain named GoogleOnline2018.com and the file that can be downloaded is named Chrome setup from Alpha Criteria Ltd. If you are wondering how you can avoid this issue, you should know that it is enough to head over to Google and use it to search for a Google Chrome download link.

It is also recommended that you use Google Chrome as your browser. Recently, Chrome posted a tweet for Cyber Security Month: “Explore the web without worry. Chrome’s security tools will warn you if you’re heading into risky territory. #CyberSecurityMonth”

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