Plus: Microsoft fixes several zero-day bugs, Google patches Chrome and Android, Mozilla rids Firefox of a full-screen vulnerability, and more.
Mozilla
You Can’t Trust App Developers’ Privacy Claims on Google Play
Mozilla researchers found that apps often provide inaccurate data use disclosures, giving people “a false sense of security.”
Disinfo and Hate Speech Flood TikTok Ahead of Kenya’s Elections
Mozilla researchers identified accounts with millions of view spreading hate speech and disinformation
New Sex Toy Standards Let Some Sensitive Details Slide
The industry now has official guidance on design, materials, and more, but not security and privacy best practices.
How to change the default browser in Windows 11
Changing the default browser is more challenging in Windows 11 than in Windows 10. But you can still do it. Here’s how.
Venmo Gets More Private—but It’s Still Not Fully Safe
Eliminating the global feed is a good step. But until the platform offers privacy by default, it remains a liability for many of its users.
The best browser for Linux, Windows and Mac isn’t Google Chrome
Jack Wallen has finally settled on a single web browser as his default across all platforms. Find out what he considers the best browser and why he made the switch.
How to Make Sure Your Browser Extensions Are Safe
As useful as all those add-ons can be, don’t get complacent when it comes to making sure they’re also secure.
How to sync all your browser bookmarks with xBrowserSync
Here’s how to use the free XBrowserSync tool to keep all your bookmarks synchronized and your internet life simplified.
How to Avoid Those Infuriating Cookie Pop-Ups
Cookie consent notices are everywhere, and opting out of tracking is a pain. It doesn’t have to be this way.