Google will phase out Chrome Sync for browser versions older than 4 years (pre-2021) in 2025. A modern, automatic sync model (introduced August 2023) replaces the outdated 2009 system, eliminating ...

Google stated that Chrome Sync will only work for those browsers that are updated relatively regularly, meaning the version installed on a computer must be no more than 4 years old.

An example: When using Chrome on an iPhone, passkeys were saved to iCloud. When using Chrome on other platforms, passkeys ...

When the user agrees to the sync, they unwittingly send all their local browser data, such as saved passwords, browsing history, and autofill information, to the hacker's managed profile. The hacker ...

As per the log notes (for v133.0.6943.33) that was released two weeks ago, the iPhone version of Chrome finally enabled tab grouping, complete with sync support for mobile-desktop workflow.

To trick victims into enabling Chrome sync on this new hacker-controlled profile, the extension opens an actual Google support page that has been tampered with, which explains how to turn on sync.

As it has Read and Write privileges to webpages, it injects content into the page, telling the user to enable Chrome sync. With the victim's profile under control, the attacker moves to take over ...

The final step involves tricking the victim into activating Chrome sync by opening a very real Chrome support page that’s been tampered with, then guiding them through turning on sync.

Dubbed "Faviconic Pong," this unusual implementation comes courtesy of developer Nolen Royalty. It builds upon another ...

San Francisco, Google has discovered that users of third-party Chromium browsers have inadvertently been able to access data and other sync features reserved for Chrome. To prevent future abuse ...

Microsoft and Google have been embroiled in a fairly intense browser battle over recent weeks, with the Chrome-maker accusing the Windows-maker of tricking its users by either hiding or mimicking its ...