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What a browser extension can see, and which ones to remove
An extension’s permissions determine what it can observe or change. Keep the extensions you need, understand their access, and remove those that no longer have a clear purpose.
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How to install the real software update and ignore the fake one
An update prompt should lead back to the software’s established update mechanism or official publisher. A web advertisement claiming an urgent update is a different starting point.
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How to tell a fake shop from a real one before you pay
A polished storefront and a secure connection do not prove that a seller will deliver. Look for a verifiable business, credible contact details, and payment options with understandable protections.
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What the padlock in the address bar means
HTTPS helps protect the connection to the address you opened. It does not establish that the organization behind that address is honest or that a payment request is legitimate.
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