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Yet Another Way to Bypass Google Chrome's Encryption Protection

📅 6 May 2026 at 21:19 UTC📰 Dark ReadingView original source ↗

Authors of the VoidStealer Trojan uncovered a way to get around Google's App-Bound Encryption (ABE), opening the door to infostealers.

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🔍Threat Overview

A vulnerability in Google Chrome's App-Bound Encryption (ABE) allows for bypassing encryption protection, potentially leading to infostealer malware infections.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Google Chrome
Attack Vectors
App-Bound Encryption (ABE)
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
Who Is at Risk
Users of Google Chrome with vulnerable versions
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Update Google Chrome to the latest version
2Disable App-Bound Encryption (ABE) when not in use
3Use alternative browsers or enable sandboxing for high-risk activities
📦Affected Products
Google Chrome

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