Google Chrome Becomes First Browser to be Hacked at Pwn2Own 2012

Google Chrome HackedGoogle Chrome seems to be everybody’s favorite toy at this year’s Pwn2Own contest despite being the only browser that was able to survive last year’s similar hacking challenge. For those of you who are new to the Pwn2Own scene, it is an annual hacking competition that takes place every year at the CanSecWest security conference in Vancouver.  Contestants are encouraged to find vulnerabilities inside mobile devices and browsers and take full control of the system in order to win a cash prize.  [Read more...]

Google to Implement Encrypted Searches Worldwide

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What is encrypted search technology?

A few days ago, Google said that their encrypted search technology which works for signed users is now expanding internationally. This means less search queries and lesser risks. The secret behind this is SSL or Secure Socket Layer – a default feature that Google has enabled for its search engine.

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Chrome 17: Review of New Features added by Google

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Google has launched the 17th version of Chrome browser and it promises to be an interesting release though there are not too many surprises in there. Keeping with its tradition of fast, quick releases  (Google has released 17 versions in the time Microsoft took to launch 2) this one is incremental with a couple of good feature additions rather than revolutionary. [Read more...]

Cloud Storage: 5 Best Apps to Store Online

Cloud StorageYou are working on a project at office and have created a bunch of files. Now, you go home and need them. How do you easily access the files in another computer? This is where cloud storage comes to help. They let you store and share stuff online, that will enable you to access your content from multiple computers, partner with others in building the content and backup your content. By storing stuff online, you increase the data reliability (in case your PC goes kaput) and reduce painful processes of moving data around unnecessarily. This post will review the best apps to store content online. [Read more...]

Google+: Great new features on Google+ that you should know

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Google+ as you know is Facebook competitor from Google. Since its launch last June, it has been making great strides in bring new features to make it on par with other networks and to also wow the users with revolutionary new ideas. Here is the roundup of the latest features in Google+[Read more...]