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Google Chrome Shifts Browser Architecture to Thwart Spectre Attacks

Google Chrome is enabling a new security feature called Site Isolationin response to the set of speculative execution side-channel attacks known as Spectre and Meltdown.

One day after a new Spectre-like attack was disclosed, the newly enabled Site Isolation feature attempts to provide what Google’s security team believes is “the most effective mitigation” possible.

This is the latest improvement for Chrome, widely considered to possess the best security features among different browsers.

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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