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Google's DBSC update closes one of the most exploited gaps in browser security.

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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.

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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.

The problem, however, is that if your device is affected by any type of malware, it can steal those cookies and send them to an attacker, who can then use them to access your accounts, without ever needing your…