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Google Chrome for Android Reportedly Adds Support for Third-Party Password Managers

Google Chrome for Android is reportedly adding support for third-party password managers. The browser currently only supports password autofill from Google Password Manager, its native service. As a result, Android users who prefer and use other password managers cannot use the app’s saved data to log into their accounts on the browser. It appears that the tech giant is now addressing this pain point by allowing users to choose whichever third-party service they want. Notably, the desktop app of Google Chrome recently upgraded the standard version of the Safe Browsing feature with a real-time protection protocol.

Spotted by tipster @Leopeva64 on X (formerly known as Twitter) in the Stable version of Chrome for Android, the feature lets users autofill passwords from their preferred password manager. He said, “This feature now works and if you choose the “Use other providers” option, Chrome no longer shows you suggestions from its password manager.” The tipster first highlighted this feature in November 2023 when it was still under development.

The feature is already available on Chrome Stable, Beta, and Canary builds, and users with these builds can access them immediately. However, they will first have to activate an experimental flag. As per a report by Android Authority, it can be enabled at chrome://flags/#enable-autofill-virtual-view-structure. Once activated, the setting will appear. After that, users can go to Chrome Settings > Autofill options and select Use other providers. Once the setting is changed, Google will no longer show its password suggestions in login text fields.

This setting should automatically prompt Chrome to trigger the default password manager the user has set for their Android smartphone. To change the default password manager, users can head to Android settings and click on Passwords & accounts > Passwords, passkeys, and data services and select the password manager of their choice.

A thing to note here is while the feature is working, the report found a bug where entering a new password did not prompt an option to save it, despite the flag being activated. This can be a concern for users wanting to switch their password manager immediately. It appears Google is still fine-tuning the feature before its public release.

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Fake Google Chrome, Safari Updates Infecting Mac Computers With AMOS Malware

Fake Google Chrome and Safari updates for macOS are being used to infect Mac computers with the nefarious Atomic Stealer malware, also known as AMOS. Distributed to Mac owners as part of a social engineering campaign, AMOS can steal passwords, private files stored on a Mac. Users will need to stay alert and possibly use web protection tools in order to protect themselves from malware distributed by social engineering, as malware creators appear to be turning their attention to Mac owners.

Security firm Malwarebytes shared details of the latest version of Atomic Stealer, malware that is distributed to macOS users via ClearFake, a campaign that uses hijacked WordPress websites to deliver fake browser updates for Chrome and Safari. The distribution of AMOS via ClearFake to macOS users was recently spotted by Ankit Anubhav, a security researcher.

The fake Google Chrome update page shown to users
Photo Credit: Malwarebytes

 

The malware is distributed via hijacked sites that closely resemble the Google Chrome download page, and a fake Safari update page that uses outdated icons from older macOS versions. However, the rest of the webpage design might convince some users to click and download the malware, while the fake Chrome download looks more convincing.

When the user clicks the download button, the malicious .dmg file is then downloaded to the Mac computer, disguised as a browser installer. Once it downloaded and opened, the user is prompted to enter the administrator password that will run nefarious commands on the device, including stealing passwords from Apple’s Keychain and exfiltrate document, images, wallets and other data from the user’s desktop and documents folders on macOS.

In order to stay protected from the malware, users will have to make sure they use some form of web protection — such as the Safe Browsing setting inside Google Chrome. Doing so might block some of these malicious sites from loading altogether.

Meanwhile, users should avoid downloading installers for Chrome from unknown websites. These social engineering websites are aimed at fooling users who might find it difficult to discern which websites are genuine. A good rule of thumb is to check whether the address bar shows google.com. On the other hand, Apple does not distribute Safari updates outside of operating system updates, so there are no official downloads that can be installed by users.

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Amazon User Survey on Web Browsers Hints at Development of New Browser Software: Report

Amazon might be working on a web browser, according to a recent poll conducted by the e-commerce giant. The company recently quizzed users on the possibility of them downloading and trying out a new web browser. The questionnaire being circulated by the tech giant suggests that it is considering the development of a new browser. Currently, Google Chrome is the most used browser in the world, with 65.84 percent of the market share, as per recent statistics.

A recent tweet by Consumer Reports senior reporter Nicholas De Leon (via Phone Arena) includes a screenshot of a survey by Amazon seeking details on web browser usage. The survey appears to have been disseminated via e-mail and did not appear on any of Amazon’s social networking profiles.

The company, in its survey introduction, said that participants will be “contributing to innovations that have the potential to improve the browsing experience for millions”. Meanwhile, the survey asks users questions about syncing data across devices, browser extensions, privacy and third-party tracking, and shopping related features.

In recent years, Amazon expanded its services from e-commerce services to now include a production company as well its own video and music streaming services. Amid the ongoing financial slowdown, Amazon decided to lay off another 9,000 employees from its cloud and advertising workforce earlier this week.

It is only natural, that it begins to look for more avenues to churn in capital to give its business a cushion of safety amid the ongoing economic turbulence. A web browser would elevate Amazon’s position against its competitors like Google and Microsoft, both of which also have their own browsers.

If Amazon does create a browser, it would be interesting to see whether the company would equip it with Web3 capabilities. The company is also reportedly working on launching an NFT initiative linked to its online shopping website.

Other browsers are already testing Web3 services on their platforms. Microsoft, for instance, is testing a non-custodial Ethereum-based digital wallet for its Edge browser. It will also come with an internal crypto exchange service offering.

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