The well-known self-custody cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask, based on Ethereum, announced a major update to its security features. From now on, default security alerts will be extended to users of web extensions and mobile apps across multiple blockchains, including Linea, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism and Avalanche.

This move comes at a crucial time for MetaMask, as the wallet is experiencing significant growth in its user base. From September 2023 to January 2024, the number of monthly active users has increased from 19 million to 30 million. This momentum is partly attributed to key partnerships with popular trading platforms such as Robinho.

The security alert feature was initially introduced on the core Ethereum network via an extension on January 29, 2024. These alerts inform users in real time during transactions, alerting them to possible known threats. The feature simulates the requested transaction, identifies malicious patterns and alerts users if the transaction is expected to result in a loss of funds.

A prominent feature of MetaMask security alerts is its focus on privacy. Unlike many Web3 wallets, which share transaction data with third parties to validate security alerts, MetaMask focuses on protecting its users’ information.

The alert system originated in April 2023 as an optional pilot alert in OpenSea, where it helped protect assets worth a total of $500 million. The success of these alerts led MetaMask to implement them in its own wallet as well.

In collaboration with its security partner, Blockaid, MetaMask has managed to prevent phishing scams and protect users. A notable example was in September 2023, when Vitalik user X was the victim of a hack. Thanks to security alerts, many users were able to avoid falling into this trap.

Security remains a priority for MetaMask, and its commitment to protecting users’ assets is evident in this latest update.

K. Tovar

Source: Cointelegraph

(Reference image source: @MPersonalTrader, X)

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Google maintains its plans to hinder the development of extensions dedicated to blocking ads in its browser, Google Chrome, which it will disable from January next year.

The Mountain View company controls your browser through a so-called Manifest, a text file that lists some of the browser extensions’ specifications.

In this document, the company defines what system resources are available, the permissions it grants to extensions, or the application programming interfaces (APIs) whose functionality they have access to.

The company published a proposal for changes to its open source browser base, Chromium, in which it detailed a series of measures applied to a specific API, WebRequest. Due to these changes, most ad blocker features would be removed.

So, Google justified that, with this action, it sought to improve the speed of the browser by not having to depend on these extensions to filter network requests. He also said that this would protect the privacy of users.

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