podcastTransatlantic Cable podcast, episode 53
This edition of the Kaspersky Lab podcast looks at Google and Mastercard sharing data, a hacked Chrome extension, and some thoughts from Captain Kirk.
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50 articles
def conMitM and DoS attacks on domains through the use of residual certificates
Due to certification centers specifics, it is not rare for other people to hold a valid HTTPS certificate for your domain. What can go wrong?
adsEverything you ever wanted to know about Chrome’s built-in ad blocker
Chrome learns to block ads by itself. What has Google come up with, and how will it help users?
threatsCryptocurrency miners in Youtube ads
While you’re watching YouTube, someone might just be using your device to mine cryptocurrency.
securityWhy you should be careful with browser extensions
Browser extensions are handy, but they can also be really dangerous. Here’s what can go wrong and what you can do about it.
Security Week 40: the ‘not-really-a-vulnerability’ in WinRAR, an ancient bug in Firefox, and the oops!-update by Microsoft
What is the difference between real and theoretical threats?