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How to Audit Browser Extensions for Malware Using AI The Challenge: Browser Extension Privacy Risks Many users rely on web browsers like Google Chrome , Vivaldi , and Midori for their daily tasks. To enhance functionality, we often install extensions such as DuckDuckGo Tracker Protection or uBlock Origin Lite . However, a significant security problem exists: many extensions request extensive permissions, such as "read all data on all websites." This creates a potential risk for sensitive activities like online banking. How can a user verify if an extension is collecting or transmitting data maliciously? The Solution: Static Code Analysis with Perplexity.AI You can perform a personal security audit on any browser extension by combining open-source tools with Large Language Models (LLMs). This method allows non-programmers to review code for malicious behavior effectively. Step-by-Step Guide to Checking Extension Safety Here is the workflow I use to ensure my extensions are s...

The pain associated with a bone spur on the heel of the foot, often called a heel spur or calcaneal spur , is typically due to the irritation and inflammation of the soft tissues that surround the bony growth, rather than the spur itself. In most cases, the bony growth is not sharp and many people have heel spurs without experiencing any pain. What is a Heel Spur? A heel spur is an abnormal, bony projection ( osteophyte ) that forms from a calcium deposit on the heel bone ( calcaneus ). Location: The most common location is on the underside of the heel bone , where the plantar fascia (the strong ligament that supports the arch of the foot) attaches. In this case, the spur often develops in response to chronic stress and inflammation, most notably from plantar fasciitis . Formation: Heel spurs develop gradually over many months or years as the body tries to reinforce the area experiencing chronic strain or micro-tears, especially where tendons or ligaments attach to the bone. Pain...

  Drowning in Emails? I Built a Life Raft with Google's AI, and You Can Use It Too! Are you constantly fighting the "Your storage is almost full" battle with Google? Do you have important emails you need to keep, but they're cluttering up your inbox and eating away at your precious storage space? I was in the exact same boat, and I’m thrilled to share the elegant solution I built. The Problem: My Digital Filing Cabinet Was Overflowing Like many of you, I use a specific Gmail label—in my case, one named "backup"—as a digital holding pen for important emails I need to archive. The plan was solid, but the execution was manual and tedious. Every so often, I'd have to remember to go in, save those emails somewhere, and then delete them from Gmail to free up space. It was a chore I kept putting off. My "backup" label grew, my Google storage shrank, and the risk of losing something important in a cleanup mistake was always in the back of my mind. I ne...

Ok, so we are now eating gene-manipulated food. How do you feel about it? Are you going to stop eating  your favorite burger/steak/sausage? Will you grow a third ear OR will not get sick from salmonella or e-coli anymore? Do me a favor - think about this for a minute! The US has approved CRISPR pigs for food | MIT Technology Review

Android security patches don't matter as much as you think Not necessarily true. The article includes statements like - 'you are not that important' and 'as long as you don't do anything stupid'. Well, plenty of people still use very simple passwords and easily fall for phishing attacks. So, IMHO, yes - security updates are very important. Specially because a lot of us are purchasing stuff online and do our banking there as well, or send/receive money. 

The InsightKnowledge Blog is now offering an exciting new capability! InsightKnowledge is now offering online learning courses ! What sets InsightKnowledge’s learning courses apart from the competition is that you can take them anytime, anywhere on any mobile device ! The courses are formatted to be taken on small screens, can be used with your touchscreen interface and upon successfully completing the final test – you will get a certificate ! Even more exciting is that you can also become a mobile learning course author ! Create courses on any topic of your choosing and sell them for a price you determine. Creating courses is very simple – if you can use powerpoint, you can create an online learning course. Try it this example course . Use test@test.com to ‘pay’ for it (no real transaction will happen!). If you are interested, please let me know  and I can give you an introduction and also explain the revenue model. After researching and evaluating market offerings, the Insig...