Chrome’s “Enhanced Ad Privacy”: What you need to know

Categories: Personal

Tags: google

Tags: chrome

Tags: website

Tags: API

Tags: Topics

Tags: tracking

Tags: ads

Tags: adverts

Tags: cookies

We take a look at a Chrome popup related to Topics API, which you may be seeing in the near future.

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Brave 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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“Beautiful Cookie Consent Banner” WordPress plugin vulnerability: Update now!

Categories: Business

Tags: beautiful cookie consent banner

Tags: Wordpress

Tags: plugin

Tags: vulnerability

Tags: exploit

Tags: XSS

Tags: javascript

Tags: update

Tags: website

We take a look at a vulnerability in a popular WordPress plugin. It’s been fixed, but you’ll need to update as soon as you can!

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Sponsored Twitter post uses fake BBC News site to boost slippery oil trading app

Categories: News

Categories: Personal

Tags: forex

Tags: BBC

Tags: fake

Tags: trading

Tags: digital

Tags: reviews

Tags: website

Tags: AI

Tags: app

Tags: phone

Tags: twitter

Tags: sponsored

Tags: ad

Tags: advert

Tags: blue check

Tags: verified

We take a look at a daisy chain of links and clicks leading from a sponsored Twitter ad to a fake BBC website offering up an AI trading app.

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Fake 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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LockBit ransomware attacks Essendant

Categories: News

Categories: Ransomware

Tags: lockbit

Tags: ransomware

Tags: essendant

Tags: data

Tags: encrypt

Tags: ransom

Tags: leak

Tags: website

Tags: outage

Tags: network

The LockBit ransomware group has attacked Essendant, a US-based distributor of office products, and is threatening to leak its data.

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Open redirect on government website sends users to adult content

Categories: News

Tags: open redirect

Tags: UKGOV

Tags: website

Tags: fix

Tags: onlyfans

Tags: porn

Tags: pornography

Tags: dating

Tags: cheating

Tags: phishing

We take a look at reports an open redirect on a UKGOV site which took a little while to address.

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