Dozens of Google products targeted by scammers via malicious search ads
In a clever scheme designed to abuse Google in more than one way, scammers are redirecting users to browser locks.
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Steer clear of cryptocurrency recovery phrase scams
Categories: Personal Tags: cryptocurrency Tags: mark cuban Tags: scam Tags: phish Tags: phishing Tags: wallet Tags: hot Tags: cold Tags: metamask Tags: extension Tags: browser Tags: mobile Tags: android Tags: search engine We take a look at a common cryptocurrency scam which focuses on your recovery phrase. |
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Read moreChrome will soon start removing extensions that may be unsafe
Categories: Personal Tags: chrome Tags: browser Tags: rogue Tags: malicious Tags: malware Tags: extension Tags: remove Tags: delete Tags: uninstall We take a look at news that Chrome will soon start asking users if they want to remove outdated extensions. |
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Read moreBrave browser will prevent websites from port scanning visitors
Categories: Personal Tags: site Tags: website Tags: websites Tags: port scanning Tags: local resources Tags: track Tags: tracking Tags: profile Tags: brave Tags: browser Tags: web browser Tags: privacy We take a look at reports that Brave browser will prevent port scans of website visitors to keep them safe from tracking or other potentially malicious activities. |
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Read moreMicrosoft vs Google spat sees users rolling back security updates to fix browser issues
Categories: News Tags: Chrome Tags: Windows Tags: Edge Tags: browser Tags: update Tags: Microsoft Tags: default Tags: install We take a look at trouble brewing in browser land after a controversial Windows update leaves Chrome fans without a useful feature. |
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Read moreUpdate now, there’s a Chrome zero-day in the wild
Categories: News Tags: chrome Tags: browser Tags: update Tags: vulnerability Tags: CVE Tags: exploit Tags: exploitation Tags: zero-day Users of Chrome should ensure they’re running the latest version to patch an integer overflow in the Skia graphics library. |
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Read moreFake Chrome updates spread malware
Categories: News Tags: chrome Tags: browser Tags: update Tags: fake Tags: malware Tags: monero Tags: miner Tags: cryptocurrency Tags: rogue Tags: hacked Tags: compromised Tags: site Tags: website We take a look at a slew of hacked websites pushing fake Chrome updates which are Monero miner malware in disguise. |
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