BitTorrent released a new torrent client, but, unlike what you’re already used to from the company (hint: uTorrent), this is integrated straight into the web browser, Google Chrome, that is.It is a simple extension, currently in alpha, called BitTorrent Surf, which is already available for download from Chrome Web Store.The...

Google has taken two steps to prevent its Chrome browser becoming an attack vector for malware that runs as extensions to the browser.Like many other browsers, Chrome allows users to install “extensions”, apps that add functionality. Google even runs the “Chrome Web Store” to promote extensions.Security outfit Webroot...

Much has been made of Google's new privacy policy, which takes effect March 1. If you're concerned about Google misusing your personal information or sharing too much of it with advertisers and others, there are plenty of ways to avoid Web trackers.The Electronic Frontier Foundation offers the Panopticlick service that...