Security & Privacy
Posts in the Security & Privacy category from the LionScripts team.
How to Stop AI Browsers From Leaking Your Passwords
AI browsers like Comet and Copilot read entire pages to do your chores, including the passwords your manager just injected. Learn how to lock down your credentials.
How to Detect a Malicious Browser Extension Stealing Bank Logins
That money-saving browser extension could be stealing your bank logins. Learn how malicious extensions operate and the warning signs that reveal a compromised browser.
How to Audit Smartphone Apps a Government Mandates You Install
Governments worldwide now require citizens to install specific apps for taxes, travel, and ID. Learn how to audit these mandatory apps for excessive permissions and protect your privacy.
How to Add Passkeys to Your Self-Hosted Apps and Homelab
Tired of reused passwords across your homelab? Learn how to add passkeys to self-hosted apps like Proxmox, Nextcloud, and Vaultwarden for phishing-resistant security.
How to Lock Down AI Agent Browsers Before Extensions Hijack Them
AI agent browsers like Comet and Atlas can act on your behalf, making malicious extensions far more dangerous. Learn how to lock them down before they get hijacked.
How to Audit Browser Extension Permissions Before They Get Hijacked
A trusted browser extension can be quietly sold and weaponized overnight. Learn how to audit extension permissions, spot dangerous access, and lock down your browser before you get hijacked.
How to Safely Migrate Your Passwords Out of a Breached Manager
Got a breach notice from your password manager? Learn how to safely migrate your passwords, rotate credentials, and lock down your accounts before attackers strike.
How to Verify Open Source Software Before You Install It
Open source isn't automatically safe just because it's public. Learn practical steps to verify open source software before installation and avoid hidden backdoors.
How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on Every App You Use
Passwords leak — that's the baseline. Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of proof and is the highest-return security move you can make. Here's how to enable it on every app.
How to Vet Browser Extensions Before You Install Them
Browser extensions can read everything you type and every page you load. Learn how to vet extensions for permissions, publisher trust, and hidden risks before you install them.
How to Buy Software Online Safely: A Practical Guide
Counterfeit license keys, fake "free" versions, sketchy resellers — the software market has more scams than people realize. Here's how to spot them.
WordPress IP Blocker Pro: The Free Plugin Every WordPress Site Should Run
Country-level blocking, IP-level blocking, brute-force protection — all free, all running locally on your site. A complete setup walkthrough.