Google & Mozilla ban Avast security extensions over data snooping

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In this specific case, it was Avast & AVG Security whose two browser extensions each have been found spying on users…
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System hijacking flaws found in pre-installed Acer & ASUS software

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Firstly, Acer’s Quick Access program was found to be vulnerable to DLL hijacking through which attackers could…
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Massive leak exposes browsing history of millions of users

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The data includes sensitive information including one’s browsing history that ended up embarrassing a lot of users. Here’s what else was in there…
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Vulnerability expose Barco wireless presentation system to remote attacks

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10 of these were found to have Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) identifiers that these particular vulnerabilities were already…
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This Smartwatch is exposing real-time location data of thousands of kids

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The manufacturer of this Smartwatch has been informed yet they have not taken any steps to stop the data from pubic exposure.
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480.1 million mobile VPN downloaded worldwide in 12 months

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More and more people are using VPN now. This report reveals shocking stats on how these VPNs have become essential for our online life.
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Botnet found using YouTube to illegally mine cryptocurrency

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This time again, hackers have been found mining a popular yet anonymized cryptocurrency. Read more to know what these hackers are up to…
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