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Cyberattacks exploit AI tools, deepfakes & critical software flaws

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Cyberattackers exploit AI tools, deepfakes and software flaws like Chrome extensions and Redis to breach enterprise systems and threaten executives.
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Browser flaw exposes passkey authentication to hijacking risk

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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A browser flaw risks hijacking passkey authentication, threatening access to banking, shopping and SaaS accounts despite passkeys' security promise.
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SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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SquareX launches two open-source toolkits to help security teams simulate and defend against browser-based attacks that evade traditional enterprise defences.
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SquareX to unveil browser, passkey flaws at Black Hat, DEF CON

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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SquareX will reveal new browser security and passkey vulnerabilities at Black Hat USA and DEF CON 33, highlighting critical gaps in current protections.
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Browser DevTools' gaps leave millions exposed to threats

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Millions remain at risk due to browser DevTools' inability to effectively detect malicious extensions, warns SquareX amid rising cyber threats.
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SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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SquareX appoints Steve Mullett as Vice President of Sales to lead enterprise growth, leveraging his 17 years' experience in SaaS and cybersecurity sectors.
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SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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SquareX launches The Browser Security Field Manual, a guide tackling rising browser cyber threats with insights from CISOs at Arista Networks, Dyson and Expedia.
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Exclusive: SquareX's Audrey Adeline on why the browser is 'the new endpoint'

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Audrey Adeline of SquareX warns the browser, where 80% of device time is spent, is the new cybersecurity battleground in an evolving threat landscape.
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ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons

Thu, 29th May 2025
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LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.
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SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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SquareX raises USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise browser security with its Browser Detection and Response technology.
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Ericsson launches clientless ZTNA to boost BYOD security

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Ericsson launches clientless Zero Trust Network Access in NetCloud SASE to secure third-party and BYOD connections, reducing cyber risks without VPNs.
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Exclusive: SquareX aims to redefine cybersecurity with browser security

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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SquareX, a new cybersecurity firm, aims to enhance browser security - addressing a critical vulnerability in the evolving digital work landscape.
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What you see is usually not what you get with browser extensions

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A recent study highlights the security risks posed by browser extensions, revealing how deceptive permissions can enable malicious activities, endangering users.
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Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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SquareX has unveiled a concerning new attack method called browser syncjacking, which leverages malicious extensions to gain complete control over users' devices.