Anybody using Chrome or Firefox browsers should look at this page. What they say is true and could allow you to be vulnerable to phishing sites.
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2017/04/ ... -phishing/
Web Browser Vulnerabilities
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carcinogen
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Re: Web Browser Vulnerabilities
I still use Mosaic. Thankfully. Thanks for the heads-up though.
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Cheers for this info.
I read it last night and being a Firefox user put it right sharpo. I expect an almost immediate update from Mozilla which just alters one solitary preset preference that takes about 30 seconds to do manually.
I read it last night and being a Firefox user put it right sharpo. I expect an almost immediate update from Mozilla which just alters one solitary preset preference that takes about 30 seconds to do manually.
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Re: Web Browser Vulnerabilities
Had a pop-up with the Chrome logo and a message "Critical Update required" and an all-too convenient button to click.
Far too helpful to be genuine.
Be wary. The real Chrome automatically installs updates when needed,after it is installed originally.
Far too helpful to be genuine.
Be wary. The real Chrome automatically installs updates when needed,after it is installed originally.
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