Brave

Today's browser update (v1.61.109) fixes a Chromium vulnerability that was being exploited. The update may have been automatically received, but can also be manually updated through the 'About Brave' option in the browser's menu. The Android update is awaiting review on the Google Play Store and will be available shortly.

Brave Firewall + VPN is a great tool to keep your data safe when using public Wi-Fi networks while travelling. It is available for free on desktop and mobile.

Users are advised not to interact with any DApps due to a supply-chain attack in Ledger's connect-kit library. However, using Ledger within Brave Wallet remains safe. It is recommended to always verify transaction details on your Ledger device before signing.

Brave is excited to announce the 'Sage Burn' event, the final mint phase of the BAT x Adam Grabowski NFT collection. NFT holders can participate by exchanging three NFTs for a rare Sage NFT on the Web3 platform, OnBndit. Brave is proud to collaborate with OnBndit and expects this to be the first of many collaborations.

Brave on iOS now has a feature that allows users to watch YouTube links within the browser instead of being redirected to the YouTube app. This feature enables users to benefit from Brave's privacy protections and ad blocking while watching videos on YouTube.

The latest desktop update for the Brave browser includes a fix for a Chromium vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild. Users can update their browser by visiting 'About Brave' in the browser's ☰ menu.

Brave has launched a new AI assistant named Leo, which can help users get the information they need from videos faster. Users can ask Leo to summarize or transcribe videos on YouTube and other platforms. Leo also suggests related questions and answers any others that users come up with. The AI assistant is available on desktop through the Brave browser and can be accessed by typing a request in the URL bar or clicking the Leo icon in the Sidebar.

Brave warns users to be cautious of scams during big sales events like Black Friday. Criminals may send emails about missed package deliveries or ads about incredible deals to trick users into visiting fake sites or downloading malware. Brave can protect users by blocking bad ads and warning against known phishing sites. Users should also carefully examine URLs before clicking on links and utilize two-factor authentication for added security.

Brave has confirmed that Google's changes will not prevent them from blocking ads. They also announced continued support for uBlock Origin and uMatrix, even after Chrome stops supporting them.

Brave VP of privacy engineering, Pete Snyder, argues that Google's plan to remove third-party cookies in Chrome won't significantly improve user privacy, citing concerns about Chrome's overall privacy protections. The Brave community believes that Google's upcoming plans threaten user choice and privacy on the Web.