Some perfectly authentic looking web addresses are not what they seem and not all browsers are taking the problem seriously
February 2017
Ask Jack
Which is the best browser for Windows 10: Firefox or Chrome?
Libby would like to know which browser she should use – it may sound simple, but there are plenty of options
January 2017
Browser autofill used to steal personal details in new phishing attack
Chrome, Safari, Opera and extensions such as LastPass can be tricked into leaking private information using hidden text boxes, developer finds
November 2016
Firefox Focus: new app offers very private browsing
Firefox disables loophole that allows sites to track users via battery status
September 2016
Publishing and platforms
How publishers are turning up the heat in the ad-blocking war
From hiding every third word to making content inaccessible, publishers are trying harder than ever to encourage readers to stop using ad blockers
December 2015
90:9:1 – the odd ratio that technology keeps creating
Mozilla has killed off its Firefox OS, leaving the mobile OS market dominated by Android, iOS and Windows Phone. Will technology always follow the same pattern?
July 2015
Facebook calls for end to Flash as Firefox blocks it over hacking holes
Adobe’s Flash blocked by mainstream browser over critical security bugs actively exploited by hackers, as calls for its decommissioning rise
April 2015
21 nifty plug-ins to accessorise your browser
Improving your web experience doesn’t end with choosing the right browser - there are dozens of extensions available to broaden, streamline or secure your movements online.
March 2015
The networker
Netscape: the web browser that came back to haunt Microsoft
John Naughton
Bill Gates’s Internet Explorer killed off Netscape… but it rose again in the form of Firefox, and has now had the last laugh
January 2015
Secure and protect
Android WebView exploits: Google explains lack of patches and advises users to switch browsers
Users of pre-Lollipop versions of Android advised to download Chrome or Firefox web browsers from the Google Play store