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Research Uncovers Browser Extensions Leaking User Data Risk

Do you used Firefox or Chrome as your web browser? Are you aware that browser plug-ins can be a threat to your privacy? . Eight catastrophically leaky browser extensions were discovered by researcher Sam Jadali , working withWashington Post columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler. Together, they traced the privacy train wreck, dubbed DataSpii, to browser extensions (also known as add-ons or plug-ins) that run around doing things like making browsing better by finding coupons or remembering passwords or whatever. The link for this article located at NakedSecurity is no longer available. . Analyst Lisa Vorchik discovered ten critically vulnerable mobile applications, highlighting major security concerns.. Browser Extensions, Data Leakage, Privacy Threats, Plugin Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jul 26, 2019 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Privacy
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WordPress 3.0.5 Critical Update: Access Control And Info Disclosure Fixed

The WordPress.org development team has released version 3.0.5 of its open source blogging and publishing platform, a maintenance and security update that addresses two vulnerabilities; these could have allowed a Contributor- or Author-level user to gain further access to the site. . An information disclosure issue has also been fixed that allowed Author-level users to view the contents of posts which they should not be able to see, such as draft and private posts. WordPress 3.0.5 features the addition of two new security enhancements, the first of which improves the security of plugins which were not properly utilising the platform's security API. The other provides better defence against a vulnerability that was fixed in the previous version. All users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest release as soon as possible. The link for this article located at H Security is no longer available. . WordPress 3.0.5 addresses permission problems and improves plugin safety. Update your platform today to safeguard your website!. WordPress Update, Access Control, Plugin Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Feb 08, 2011 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Server Security
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Firefox 3.0 Alpha Malware Blocker: Secure Your Browsing Experience

The malware blocker, which was first mocked up in June, will block Web sites thought to contain malicious downloads. The feature, a companion to the phishing site alert system in the current Firefox 2.0, will use information provided by Google Inc. to flag potentially-dangerous sites, warn anyone trying to reach those URLs with Firefox and automatically block access to the site. Have you tested out Firefox 3.0 Alpha 8? The ability to alert a users of a possible malware sites is an important security feature. I am interested in how this add-on works. Will there be any performance lose in using it extension? . The link for this article located at computerworld is no longer available. . Firefox 3.0 Beta rolls out an advanced phishing shield that guards users against harmful websites while guaranteeing secure add-on upgrades.. Malware Blocker, Plugin Security, Browsing Safety, Firefox Update, Safe Plugins. . Bill Locke

Calendar%202 Sep 25, 2007 User Avatar Bill Locke Network Security
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