The Vergecast

Cybersecurity Hotline Special

Oct 24, 2022
Listeners dive deep into cybersecurity concerns, exploring the perils of malware-laden browser extensions and the crucial need for password security. Advice highlights the importance of trust in online transactions, particularly for parents worried about their children's digital lives. Engaging tips are offered for managing technology choices in parenting, alongside navigating the complexities of VPNs for online safety. The hosts stress vigilance against phishing scams, emphasizing the value of two-factor authentication in protecting personal information.
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INSIGHT

Browser Extension Risk

  • Browser extensions often require full access to your browser data.
  • This poses a significant security risk, as malicious extensions can exploit this access.
ADVICE

Browser Extension Safety

  • Be cautious when installing browser extensions, as many are harmful.
  • Minimize extensions and download directly from the source, not the store.
ANECDOTE

Tiny Hands Incident

  • A Wired staffer's browser extension replaced "Donald Trump" with "tiny hands".
  • This led to a published story containing the phrase "tiny hands."
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