It’s very convenient to store your passwords in your browser. But is it a good idea?
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Steer clear of cryptocurrency recovery phrase scams
The dangers of cryptocurrency phishing are back in the news, after tech investor Mark Cuban was reported to have lost around $870k via…
Chrome will soon start removing extensions that may be unsafe
Retroactive removals are finally on the way for malicious Chrome browser extensions. Beginning with Chrome 117, Chrome will “proactively highlight to…
Brave browser will prevent websites from port scanning visitors
If you use Brave browser, then you’re shortly going to find you have a new string added to your security bow….
Microsoft vs Google spat sees users rolling back security updates to fix browser issues
We like to imagine we’re in total control of our desktop experience, carefully curated to look and work the way we…
Update now, there’s a Chrome zero-day in the wild
Google has announced an important update for Chrome to help fend off a zero-day. The update fixes several issues, and readers…
Fake Chrome updates spread malware
Compromised websites are causing big headaches for Chrome users. A campaign running since November 2022 is using hacked sites to push…
4 ways to protect your privacy while scrolling
Privacy is a right that is yours to value and defend. Article 8 of the Human Rights Act protects your right…
Erbium stealer on the hunt for data
There’s a new slice of malware-as-a-service doing the rounds, although its actual newness is somewhat contested. The stealer, called Erbium, was…
Steam account credentials phished in browser-in-a-browser attack
Steam users are once again under threat from a particularly sneaky tactic used to steal account details. As with so many…