DuckDuckGo Search Engine Sees Huge Growth Amid Privacy Concerns. Google is unquestionably the dominant search engine on the web, but how secure is their position? If recent trends are any indication, Google isn't in any immediate danger. However, it's clear that pressures are mounting on the search giant, and some of the company's competitors … [Read more...] about DuckDuckGo Search Engine Sees Huge Growth
Google Chrome
Backspace Keyboard Functionality Change
Backspace Keyboard Functionality Change. In July 2016, Google Chrome blocked using the backspace key to navigate to a previous page in their Chrome 52 release. Reports using the backspace key on the keyboard lost the data in a form on a page by switching to a previous page. The data loss often occurs when the user intends to use the backspace … [Read more...] about Backspace Keyboard Functionality Change
Avast Discovers Malware In Chrome And Edge Extensions
Avast Discovers Malware In Chrome And Edge Extensions. Avast are the makers of popular antivirus software. Their researchers recently found a total of twenty-eight different Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions laced with malware. Worse, Avast discovers malware in Chrome extensions downloaded by more than 3 million users around the world. … [Read more...] about Avast Discovers Malware In Chrome And Edge Extensions
Google Chome Highlights Weak Passwords
Google Chome highlights weak passwords you use prompting you to change them to make your accounts more secure. Google Chrome is offering to check users' password status to see if any passwords are compromised. Google Chome highlights weak passwords in recent months to bolster the security of everyone who uses their products, and the company is … [Read more...] about Google Chome Highlights Weak Passwords
Hackers Using Minecraft Modpacks To Distribute Malware
Hackers Using Minecraft Modpacks To Distribute Malware On Android Devices. If you play on an Android device, be aware that hackers are now exploiting Minecraft's popularity to install adware on systems. If you're an avid gamer, you're almost certainly at least passingly familiar with Minecraft, and you may be an active player. Despite its … [Read more...] about Hackers Using Minecraft Modpacks To Distribute Malware
More Privacy for Web Extensions
More Privacy for Web Extensions is coming if you employ several Chrome web extensions to enhance your browsing experience. Google recently announced that the company will be adding a "Privacy Practices" section on each extension's listing on the Web Store as of early next year. The "Privacy Practices" will outline the data they will collect from … [Read more...] about More Privacy for Web Extensions
