Google prevented some Linux Web browser to use its services

Recently, some users find themselves limited in the use of part of the Linux browser (such as Konqueror, Falkon and Qutebrowser) Google login account page display for security reasons, can not log on.

It is not clear when Google began to stop these browser. The users will be sent to this situation Reddit , the reply was that he also encountered similar problems, but also expressed Falkon browser can still log in normally.

Foreign media  BleepingComputer been tested with more than one computer, they found that indeed Google account can not log on or Falkon Konqueror browser. Login you will be told: "This browser or application may not be safe, try using a different browser if you are already using a supported browser, you can refresh the screen, and then try to log in again.".

Failed login help page link given display may be due to the following reasons:

  • Does not support JavaScript or Javascript turned off
  • Adding an extension unsafe or unsupported
  • The use of automated testing framework
  • Other embedded applications

This phenomenon is currently the majority of people can not log on, but there are few who can be used normally. So netizens have discussions, some people might think when Google during A / B testing, or is related to the QtWebEngine installed version may even be due to your account settings, such as 2FA like enabled. But Google has not given a clear answer.

Source: BleepingComputer

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