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Your browser could already be part of a botnet thanks to this dangerous Chrome flaw

… Rebane, who has previously reported Chrome security issues, says slow responses are unfortunately common. But even by browser-security standards, a delay this long is difficult to ignore. …

May 21, 2026 · Shimul Sood

This browser extension warns you about sketchiness from your favorite add-ons

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. General technology Privacy and security This browser extension warns you about sketchiness from your favorite add-ons Under New Management is a low-effort way to protect yourself from extension scams. …

Mar 19, 2026 · Taylor Kerns

Android's Advanced Protection Mode may soon disable a key Chrome feature to boost security

… By • March 9, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new option within Android’s Advanced Protection Mode to disable the WebGPU API in Chrome to prevent security exploits. …

Mar 9, 2026 · Aamir Siddiqui

Why were Motorola phones hijacking the Amazon app? Here's what the company says.

… Furthermore, the outlet discovered that the shady URL initially seen in the browser window linked to a fashion influencer’s website. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority ? …

May 27, 2026 · Hadlee Simons

A weird Chrome bug is preventing users from hiding the bookmarks bar

… By • 12 hours ago • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A bug in Chrome v148 is causing the bookmarks bar to appear by default on new tab pages. …

May 11, 2026 · Ryan McNeal

Crunchyroll showing a black screen? Here's how to fix it

… Follow these quick steps: Go to Settings Click on Privacy and security Select Clear browser data Check only the boxes you want to clear Refresh your Crunchyroll page Did that work? …

Mar 11, 2026 · Frederick Blichert

Google will pay you $1.5M if you can hack Pixel's Titan M2 chip

… By • May 6, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is now offering up to $1.5 million for advanced zero-click Pixel hacks targeting the Titan M2 security chip. …

May 6, 2026 · Jay Bonggolto

Nothing just pulled its brand-new file transfer app without an explanation (Update)

… By • April 20, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing just removed its brand new “Nothing Warp” file transfer app and Chrome extension without any official explanation. …

Apr 20, 2026 · Adamya Sharma

Your Phone Link setup on Windows could be at risk from this Trojan

… From there, it can begin extracting sensitive data, including saved browser credentials, without raising obvious red flags. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority ? …

May 6, 2026 · Shimul Sood

Is Chrome's 4GB 'weights.bin' file spyware? Google clarifies (Updated)

… If you delete/remove the file, Chrome will silently download it again when you restart the browser. Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority The PSA warning correctly notes that Chrome is “quietly” downloading this large file. …

May 6, 2026 · Aamir Siddiqui

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