A week in security (July 15 – 21)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 15–21, including the Zoom camera vulnerability, Extenbro, Sodinokibi, Magecart, and cybersecurity challenges facing the education sector.
Hyperlink auditing: where has my option to disable it gone?
Hyperlink auditing is not a new way to track website users, but it could become more popular, as many browsers are taking away user options to disable it.
Mozilla urges Apple to make privacy a team sport
Mozilla is currently pushing Apple into placing extra barriers between iPhone users and online advertisers. Why? Because, according to Mozilla, it could work, which could benefit users everywhere.
Mozilla launches Firefox Send for private file sharing
Mozilla recently launched Firefox Send, a new, secure way to share files from inside your browser. We discuss the pros and cons of this service.
Browser push notifications: a feature asking to be abused
Whoever invented browser push notifications must have been able to guess they would be abused for advertising. This post explains what they are and how to disable them.
Introducing: Malwarebytes Browser Extension
Malwarebytes Browser Extensions (BETA) are available in the official web stores for Chrome and Firefox. Read what they can do for you, and try one, if you haven’t already..
‘FakeUpdates’ campaign leverages multiple website platforms
Browser update? Do not trust, and do verify before downloading potential malware.
New Chrome and Firefox extensions block their removal to hijack browsers
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.
Tor Browser zero-day strikes again
A new zero-day has been found in the wild and was used against the popular Tor Browser. This exploit was meant to leak information about users, such as their IP address.
The next generation Yontoo browser hijackers
We take a closer look at the new versions of the Yontoo browser hijackers making the switch from targeting Firefox to Chrome.
