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What eMudhra security incident means for anyone who shops, banks or pays online
The eMudhra security incident raised concerns that cybercriminals could potentially use weak private keys to create fake website certificates and impersonate legitimate platforms. Here’s how such an attack could put users’ personal and payment details at risk, and what is known about the incident so far.
ETtech Explainer: How a flaw in PHP, the code behind 70% of websites, sent governments offline
Since PHP powers 70% of the world’s websites, the vulnerabilities can allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code on affected servers or read sensitive process memory, which may contain passwords, authentication tokens, API keys and certificates belonging to other requests or the server itself, as per Wiz Research.
Special team to probe eMudhra incident; impact on Indian websites, applications very limited: Govt
The ministry said the reported security incident pertains to eMudhra’s global certificate business, and its impact on Indian websites is very limited.It also said some social media accounts were indulging in fear-mongering about the impact.
Adobe’s next boss joins a powerful club: Meet the Indian-origin CEOs running the world’s biggest companies
Adobe’s next CEO Anil Chakravarthy is joining a powerful club. From Microsoft and Google to Chanel, FedEx and Micron, Indian-origin executives now run companies spanning technology, banking, luxury, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Here are the leaders occupying some of the biggest corner offices in global business.
OpenAI launches web browser to compete with Google Chrome
OpenAI is launching its own web browser, called Atlas, stepping into direct competition with Google. By becoming a new way for people to search online, OpenAI hopes to attract more users and earn from ads. Despite having over 800 million ChatGPT users, most use it for free, so profits remain low.
AI upstart Perplexity shocks tech world with $34.5 billion bid to snatch Google Chrome
Perplexity Chrome latest news: Perplexity AI has offered $34.5 billion for Google's Chrome. This bid comes amid Google's legal challenges. The US Department of Justice wants Google to divest Chrome. They believe it will promote fair competition. Google is resisting this proposal. Perplexity, known for its AI search engine, recently launched its own browser.
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Apple Warning to iPhone Users: Delete this app over privacy risks. Here’s all we know
Apple has issued a warning to iPhone users, advising them to stop using Google Chrome due to privacy concerns, media reports said. A new video highlights how Chrome tracks user activity. Apple promotes Safari as a safer alternative, while experts agree that Safari offers better privacy protection than Chrome.

Protect Your Privacy: Mini-guide on how to use Google Chrome safely
Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers in the world, but it also collects a lot of data on its users. This mini-guide offers tips on how to protect your privacy when using Chrome, including adjusting your settings, using extensions, and being careful of the information you share online.

Google to end Chrome support for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1. Check date, details
Google recently announced that it would end technical and security support for the Google Chrome browser running on Windows 7 by January 15, 2023. This means the users will have to update to supported Windows versions like Windows 10 to receive the latest security updates from the Chrome browser.

Microsoft to unplug Internet Explorer as it seeks edge in browser war
Launched in 1995, Microsoft's Internet Explorer became the dominant browser for over a decade, but started losing out to Google Chrome in the late 2000s and has become a subject of countless memes for its sluggishness.

Alibaba's UC top mobile browser in India, Chrome dominates PC: Report
However, in personal computer space, Chrome dominates Indian market with 67.85 per cent share and has registered continuous growth.

The latest version of Chrome finally fixes how fonts look on Windows
Chrome came along a year later, and by 2009, people were already asking why fonts in Chrome on Windows looked so awful.

Lesser known productivity tools for your PC
With the right kind of software however, it can turn into a powerful productivity tool and assistant to assist with your day-to-day work.
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Firefox most used web browser in Europe: StatCounter
StatCounter said that globally, Internet Explorer's share slipped to 46.9% in December, while Firefox was at 30.8% and Google Chrome was at 14.9%.
Google opens store for Chrome users
Google has started up a portal for downloading extensions and web applications to its Chrome internet browser.
Google's new Chrome OS to cut PC prices
Google's internet-centric Chrome operating system could make the personal computer cheaper by up to 25% in India.
Browser war: It's Chrome vs. Internet Explorer in India
Microsoft's Internet Explorer is ceding space to search giant Google's Chrome in Indian internet space. Why you should change your browser | Samsung's Bada OS

Google Chrome unseats Safari as third most popular Internet browser
Google Chrome last week unseated Apple Safari for the first time as the third most used Internet browser in the United States, according to figures released on Monday by StatCounter.
'We will launch 3D apps via Chrome soon'
Ian Fette, Product Manager, Chrome browser at Google talks about Google's strategy for Chrome and innovations ahead.
Internet Explorer losing ground
The world's most-used internet browser, Internet Explorer, is on a steady decline in India, reveals a study. Top 10 internet passwords | How to get better @ Twitter
Internet Explorer sees steep dip
The IE has lost almost 20% market share in India in the past two years, even as Google's Chrome and Mozilla's Firefox make strident foray.
Google-powered netbooks to debut next year
Google on Thursday provided a peek beneath the hood of its new Chrome operating system, making the software public and promising it will run netbooks by the end of next year.
Google chief admits to defensive component of Chrome
Through Chrome, Google wants to become the leader in all Internet areas. Last major browser war was won by Microsoft against Netscape. Brain behind Chrome
Google challenges Microsoft with new browser
Google on Tuesday launched its own Internet browser, opening up a new challenge in cyberspace to Microsoft and its dominant Internet Explorer.
Here's a comic way of understanding Chrome
Google seems to be on a simplification drive. Probably that's why it has chosen the medium of a comic to present the Chrome chronology. Brain behind Google Chrome
Review: Google Chrome lacks polish under the hood
Google wants to make the browser a stable and flexible platform that can do practically everything we want to do with a computer. Brain behind Google Chrome
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