[ISN] Security agencies rally against Google Chrome

From: InfoSec News <alerts_at_private>
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:04:42 -0500 (CDT)
http://www.computerworld.co.ke/articles/2008/09/09/security-agencies-rally-against-google-chrome

By Roland van Hek
Webwereld Netherlands
9 Sep, 2008

Government computer security agencies in Germany and The Netherlands are 
warning consumers against using Google's Chrome browser.

"This concerns a beta version of Chrome. Govcert.nl recommends that test 
versions are installed only in a test environment. For the duration of 
the beta test period, we recommend against computer owners using Chrome 
at home," a representative for the Dutch Computer Emergency Response 
Team cautioned in an email message on Monday that was sent to Webwereld, 
an IDG affiliate.

Over the weekend, German authorities too have cautioned consumers to 
stay clear from Google's latest browser. There, the warning reached 
mainstream media including a prime-time news broadcast on public 
television.

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