US EditionGoogle to Fix Chrome's Critical Password Security Loophole Soon
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Google's mobile ecosystem is going through a period of major security transformation. Chrome for Android, the dominant browser worldwide, will finally correct a persistent anomaly that dangerously exposed users. Unlike other apps embedded in Google Password Manager, the browser allowed access to saved identifiers without prior biometric verification. Moreover, recent technical discoveries confirm the imminent arrival of a new device, which is no…
Chrome on Android to require biometrics for password autofill
Google Chrome on Android will reportedly require biometric authentication before autofilling passwords, enhancing security for users. The feature, which has been anticipated for some time, aims to close a security gap where password autofills currently occur without any biometric verification in the Chrome browser. The existing biometric protection within Google Password Manager is limited to applications and does not extend to the Chrome browse…
A potential vulnerability in Google's Chrome browser for Android is about to be closed. While automatic password entry in apps can already be protected with biometric authentication, this security feature is currently missing in the browser. This will change soon. The Google Password...Read the article: Google Chrome for Android: Password Autofill Gets Biometric Protection You can support us with every purchase you make through Amazon. Your pric…
Google to Fix Chrome's Critical Password Security Loophole Soon
Autofill services make filling out passwords simpler. It’s also a good idea to have biometric authentication for better security. This prevents thieves from automatically signing into accounts. Considering Chrome maintains a strong lead among web browsers, it’s a shame that it doesn’t already offer any form of biometric authentication for password autofills. However, there seems to be a positive development now, as Google is working to fix this …
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