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Storing Passwords In Your Browser…It’s Convenient, BUT Very Risky Too

Most of us know that password fatigue can lead to security mishaps and that creating a safe and secure entrance into our personal or work accounts can be a real challenge. Fortunately, security experts also know that safe password use has long been a problem, one that can lead to epic malware infections like ransomware, banking trojans, and more. Popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Opera offer the option to store passwords for you, but hackers using the malware “RedLine Stealer” can hijack those stored passwords in a heartbeat. READ FULL STORY

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Slow Browser? It May Have Been Hijacked By Malware

Before calling your internet provider to complain about a slow browser think about this: It’s no secret malware loves to hide in all kinds of things like adware, spyware, scareware, and fake browser updates. Finding your browser is not only slow, but also acting strangely is a sign something isn’t quite right. If after going through the internet provider's standard toolbox for troubleshooting doesn't help, it’s time to think about malware. READ FULL STORY

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It's Not May the 6th, but It’s the 6th Chrome Zero-Day This Year

Google Chrome users have been on a wild zero-day ride lately. This past week, Google released its 6th, yes that’s 6, patch for a zero-day vulnerability already in 2024. It was discovered by a researcher who has remained nameless to this point. This issue is considered high-severity. The potential good news, is that a fix has been released for Windows and Mac and one for Linux should be available very soon. It can allow an attacker remote access to your device. READ FULL STORY

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What's In Store For The Rest Of 2024 — Top Cybercrime Watchlist

With the new year now upon us, so too are the top cybercrimes we can expect to see more of this year...a lot more thanks to artificial intelligence and other advancing hacking tools. Below are some of the top risks facing us with cybercrime 2024 that is today. Some, such as phishing, are no surprise. However, even the old “standbys” for the cybercriminals are expected to be improved in the upcoming year. Read on for more of what you can expect this year. READ FULL STORY

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More Pop-Up Ads? Yes Please! Said No One. Ever!

Those intrusive pop-up ads that slow down our browsers and bounce the content we want to read are by most accounts, insufferable. Knowing that, developers have created ad blocker extensions to help with this annoying and potentially harmful web surfing issue. One self-proclaimed ad-blocking extension, AllBlock Chromium, however, is doing the exact opposite of what it says it does and those behind it are making profits off that broken promise. READ FULL STORY

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