

However, phishing attackers are using it to generate login screens that look legitimate.

If you are on Windows, the taskbar also disappears and is replaced by the website’s favicon. The URL address bar and toolbars are not visible. When using the mode, a website will open in a new window and will provide a simpler UI. It allows the browser to run websites as if they are a native app. Specifically, the Application Mode tool gives threat actors a way to show login forms that look like desktop apps.ĭeveloped by Google for Chrome, but also available in Microsoft Edge and other browsers, Application Mode is an interesting feature. A new security report says a feature built into all Chromium browsers – including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge – is attracting a new type of phishing technique.
