Security & Privacy
Posts in the Security & Privacy category from the LionScripts team.
August 2026 Patch Tuesday: Prioritize These 3 Zero-Days First
Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 107 vulnerabilities, including 3 actively exploited zero-days. Learn which to patch first to protect your systems.
How to Stop AI Chats From Leaking Into Google Search Results
In 2025, private AI chats leaked into Google search via a share feature. Learn why it happened and how to stop your AI conversations from being indexed.
How Often Should You Really Change Your Passwords in 2026?
The 90-day password change rule you grew up with is officially outdated. Discover why NIST reversed its own advice and what modern password security really looks like in 2026.
How to Detect Malicious Browser Extensions Draining Bank Accounts
A forgotten browser extension quietly drained ₹184,000 from a business bank account. Learn how malicious extensions steal your data and how to detect them before it's too late.
How to Secure Your Software Supply Chain: Vendors, Logins & AI Tools
The event-stream npm hack proved you don't get breached by bad code—you get breached by trusted tools turned against you. Learn how to secure vendors, logins, and AI tools.
How to Vet AI Agent Plugins Before You Install Them
One rogue AI agent plugin demanded browser cookies, clipboard access, and shell command permissions. Learn the step-by-step process to vet AI agent plugins before you install them.
How to Protect Passkeys From Malware That Hijacks Password Managers
Passkeys promise a phishing-free future, but they're only as secure as the software storing them. Learn how malware targets password managers and how to defend your passkeys.
How to Audit Your Password Manager's Encryption Before You Trust It
Using a password manager is smart, but do you know how it actually encrypts your data? Learn to audit your vault's encryption before trusting it with your secrets.
How to Stop AI Chat Leaks: Keep Your Prompts Out of Search
Thousands of ChatGPT chats once leaked into Google search after a mislabeled Share button. Learn why AI conversations aren't private and how to keep your prompts off the open web.
How to Vet Browser Extensions Before Installing Them in 2026
Browser extensions have deep access to your banking, email, and passwords, yet most people install them in seconds. Learn how to vet extensions before you install them in 2026.
How to Harden Developer Workstations Against AI-Era Threats
Your developer workstation is the softest target in your software supply chain. Learn how to harden your dev environment against AI-era threats and credential theft.
How to Migrate Off Google Password Manager to a Dedicated Vault
Google Password Manager is convenient but tied to one browser and a single point of failure. Learn how to safely migrate your logins to a dedicated password vault.