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Safari users: Where did your extensions go?

September 25, 2018 admin apple, extensions, how to, Mac, MacOS, safari, safari 12, Security world, Technology, WWDC

Credit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Safari has begun blocking legacy extensions installed from outside the Extensions Gallery. Unfortunately, implementation of this policy has been abrupt, with little explanation for users on why their extensions are being yanked. Let’s look at how Apple’s new policy and how its application impacts security.

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Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 53

September 6, 2018 admin Browsers, chrome, extensions, google, mastercard, news, podcast, privacy, Threats

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:17:25 +0000

This edition of the Kaspersky Lab podcast looks at Google and Mastercard sharing data, a hacked Chrome extension, and some thoughts from Captain Kirk.

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Can search extensions keep your searches private?

August 23, 2018 admin chrome, extensions, privacy, PUP, search, searchalgo, wowmovix

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:00:00 +0000

A lot of search extensions have been marketed over the year claiming to protect online privacy. Are they worth installing? We take a look at what these plugins actually have to offer.

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Data-thieving Chrome extension

June 6, 2018 admin Browsers, chrome, extensions, Threats, Trojan bankers, trojans

Credit to Author: Marvin the Robot| Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 19:15:15 +0000

Chrome browser extension steals users’ bank data.

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Malicious gaming extensions: a child’s play to infection

April 3, 2018 admin Adware, cmptch, cybercrime, extensions, Gaming, malicious gaming extensions, slither, Social engineering, video games, webstore

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:30:00 +0000

Some gaming portals have been preying on children to get their malicious extensions installed. They use targeted advertizing and offer (already) free games as a reward for installing their adware.

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Why you should be careful with browser extensions

January 30, 2018 admin Adware, Browsers, chrome, extensions, Firefox, plugins, privacy, Security, Tips

Credit to Author: Alex Perekalin| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:00:01 +0000

Browser extensions are handy, but they can also be really dangerous. Here’s what can go wrong and what you can do about it.

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New Chrome and Firefox extensions block their removal to hijack browsers

January 18, 2018 admin blocked, chrome, extensions, Firefox, malware, normal removal, Pieter Arntz, Threat analysis

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Two new extensions in Firefox and Chrome force install then hide from the user. Learn how you can protect yourself against them and remove them manually.

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Adware the series, part 1

April 26, 2017 admin ad fraud, Adware, cache, extensions, potentially unwanted programs, PUP

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:00:50 +0000

In this series, we will be using the below flowchart to follow the process of determining which adware we are dealing with. The idea is to give you an idea of how many different types of adware are around for Windows systems.

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