Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files

The threat applies to Google's Chrome and Microsoft's Edge browsers but not Apple's Safari or Mozilla's Firefox…

https://theconversation.com/cybersecurity-researchers-spotlight-a-new-ransomware-threat-be-careful-where-you-upload-files-219560

GOP's "deep state" hypocrisy: They're shocked by Flynn case, but cool with warrantless searches | Salon.com

Republicans stage massive seizures about routine intelligence-gathering, then vote to let the FBI see your browser
https://www.salon.com/2020/05/14/gops-phony-outrage-on-flynn-unmasking-exposed-senate-votes-down-restriction-on-warrantless-search/

I Ditched Google for DuckDuckGo. Here's Why You Should Too | WIRED

When you realise that most things you search for online are really boring and obvious, you soon realise you don't really need Google in your life....
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/duckduckgo-google-alternative-search-privacy

Update your Firefox browser now, there’s an emergency patch you’ll want - The Verge

Hackers are actually exploiting this zero-day flaw, a researcher warns
https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/18/18684272/firefox-zero-day-flaw-browser-attacks-crypto-patch

New Partnership Will Help Us Hold Facebook and Campaigns Accountable - ProPublica:

Starting today you can download a version of the Firefox browser with the Facebook Political Ad Collector built in.....
https://www.propublica.org/nerds/new-partnership-will-help-us-hold-facebook-and-campaigns-accountable

No, you’re not being paranoid. Sites really are watching your every move | Ars Technica

Sites log your keystrokes and mouse movements in real time, before you click submit.....
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/11/an-alarming-number-of-sites-employ-privacy-invading-session-replay-scripts/

Tips and Tricks: Ten Safari long-press shortcuts for iPhone and iPad -- 9to5Mac

Safari for iPhone and iPad is an incredibly capable mobile web browser despite its simple, straightforward user interface. It is the browser of choice on iOS — in large part because it is the one pre-installed — but very few people know everything you can do with Safari. Much of Safari's advanced functionality is hidden...
https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/04/tips-and-tricks-ten-safari-long-press-shortcuts-for-iphone-and-ipad/

Here’s How Much Comcast Paid Members Of Congress To Sell Your Browser History

Yesterday, we reported that the Republican-led Congress betrayed the American people by selling our internet privacy. But campaign finance data suggests that our elected officials in Congress sell out to special interests for remarkably little money....
http://politicaldig.com/heres-much-comcast-paid-members-congress-sell-browser-history/