A new open-source tool has been developed that bypasses Google Chrome's App-Bound Encryption, a security measure designed to protect users from cookie theft and credential extraction. This tool allows hackers to access saved credentials from the Chrome web browser, raising significant concerns about user security. The development has prompted discussions in the cybersecurity community, with analysts noting the potential for increased ransomware threats on macOS as well. The implications of this breach highlight the ongoing challenges in maintaining robust security measures against evolving cyber threats.
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By me @Forbes: Google Chrome App-Bound Encryption broken apart by new tool. #infosec https://t.co/Rcbt9oQm1Z
‘A researcher has released a tool to bypass Google's new App-Bound encryption cookie-theft defenses and extract saved credentials from the Chrome web browser.’ https://t.co/FmJrEbVGWC