IDN Homograph Attack Vulnerability in Yandex Browser for Android

CVE-2021-25262

What is CVE-2021-25262?

Yandex Browser for Android versions before 21.3.0 is susceptible to a security flaw that allows attackers to exploit IDN homograph attacks. This vulnerability can be leveraged to create misleading domain names that appear legitimate, potentially leading users to malicious sites without their knowledge. It underscores the need for users to remain cautious while browsing and to update to the latest version of the browser to mitigate such threats.

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