Fake AI Chrome extensions with 300K users steal credentials, emails

A set of 30 malicious Chrome extensions that have been installed by more than 300,000 users are masquerading as AI assistants to steal credentials, email content, and browsing information.

Google Chrome ships WebMCP in early preview, turning every website into a structured tool for AI agents

Google and Microsoft's new WebMCP standard lets websites expose callable tools to AI agents through the browser — replacing costly scraping with structured function calls.

Chrome 145 now links with Google Wallet for autofill convenience

PCWorld reports that Chrome 145 now integrates with Google Wallet for enhanced autofill, allowing faster completion of addresses and payment details when signed into Chrome.

I finally disabled Chrome on Android: This niche browser is fast and uses half the RAM

While Google Chrome has been the undisputed default on Android, its growing reputation as a resource-heavy RAM hog is ...
Infosecurity Magazine

Fake AI Assistants in Google Chrome Web Store Steal Passwords and Spy on Emails

Hundreds of thousands of users have downloaded malicious AI extensions masquerading as ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok and others, warn ...

February’s Patch Tuesday release fixes 59 flaws, including 6 being exploited

IT admins will be busy this month patching Microsoft software and apps, but not nearly as busy as they were in January.
Capitol Hill Seattle

911 | Monday school lockdowns, Super Bowl 911, and six busted in Capitol Hill Safeway ‘retail theft operation’

See something others should know about? Email CHS or call/txt (206) 399-5959. You can view recent CHS 911 coverage here. Hear sirens and wondering what’s going on? Check out reports ...