I want to talk to you a bit about web security, but not the simple stuff like storing your password well or showing you how hackers can get into your online accounts. I figure you had some idea of that happening. No, it’s time to put on your tinfoil hats, everyone. Are they secure? Good.
In the world of increased complexity with web traffic, flashy pop-ups that are actually designed to get your email, and so many cookies that track your data, applications like Javascript have been given a lot, if not too much, access and capabilities. Recently, Gizmodo released an article talk about how you do not even need to hit submit on a web form for them to get your data and begin to spam… I mean… contact you. (Check out the full article to see the technical details of the process)
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