Chrome browser is getting a security boost that you won’t see, but it’s good to have
Google has introduced a significant security update for its Chrome browser, specifically aimed at enhancing user safety without requiring any user intervention. The new feature, known as Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC), is automatically enabled for all Google Workspace users. This update is designed to improve the handling of session cookies, which are essential for maintaining user logins across websites.
- ▪Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) is now available in Chrome on Windows.
- ▪The feature is enabled by default for all Google Workspace users.
- ▪DBSC enhances the security of session cookies used for user logins.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Google has quietly shipped one of the more meaningful browser security updates, and chances are you’ll never notice it’s there, which, I think, is the entire point. Device Bound Session Credentials, or DBSC, is now available in Chrome on Windows for all Google Workspace users, including Individual subscribers and users with personal accounts. The feature is enabled by default, so that you don’t have to fiddle with any settings. Google What is DBSC and why does it matter? Every time you log into a website, your browser stores a small file called a session cookie for subsequent visits, so you don’t have to provide your credentials every time you load a new page.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Digital Trends.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Digital Trends
