Browser patch lag can put home workers at risk

Remote working continues to present a security problem for businesses and an issue that is often overlooked is the delay in patching browsers. New research from Menlo Security looks at the importance of this issue for both desktop and remote users, focusing particularly on Google Chrome. "In 2020 we saw a resurgence of ransomware attacks, increase credential phishing campaigns and new and novel attacks targeting cloud assets and resources," says Menlo Security's director of security research, Vinay Pidathala, writing on the company's blog. "Browsers have become even more powerful and are increasingly being used to access new applications and cloud… [Continue Reading]