Google Chrome now warns about risky password-protected archives (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

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[-] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago

Not sure I'd trust Google with any kind of Internet security and privacy

[-] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

Eww, google just wants your passwords

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

The company says that files and file passwords uploaded to its servers will be deleted promptly after scanning, and all collected data will be used only to boost download protection for all Chrome users.

Right, and that Nigerian Prince really needs my help moving money.

this post was submitted on 24 Jul 2024

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