Security & Privacy
Posts in the Security & Privacy category from the LionScripts team.
How to Detect and Revoke Risky OAuth App Grants Before a Breach
Forgotten OAuth app grants can silently expose your email, contacts, and files. Learn how to detect and revoke risky permissions before they lead to a breach.
How to Stop AI Chatbots From Leaking Your Shared Conversations
AI chatbot 'Share' links have leaked thousands of private conversations to Google, exposing business plans, contracts, and API keys. Learn how to protect your data.
Passkeys vs Password Managers: What to Trust After the Breaches
Billions of passwords have leaked in breaches like Collection #1 and RockYou2024. Discover whether passkeys or password managers offer the security you really need.
How to Vet Browser Extensions Before They Become AI Data Leaks
That harmless PDF converter could quietly become an AI assistant reading your bank, email, and admin data. Learn how to vet browser extensions before they turn into serious data leaks.
How to Audit Software License Compliance Before an Audit Hits
Failed software audits cost enterprises between $100K and $2M in settlements. Learn how to proactively audit your software license compliance before vendors like Microsoft, Oracle, or Adobe come knocking.
How to Audit AI Browser Extensions Before They Hijack Your Data
A popular AI browser extension quietly exfiltrated every page I visited—including my bank dashboard. Learn how to audit extensions before they hijack your data.
How to Audit OAuth App Grants Before They Leak Your Data
Every app you authorize gets a long-lived OAuth token that can act on your behalf. Learn how to audit these forgotten grants before they silently leak your data.
How to Vet a Password Manager for Hidden Ownership Risks
A password manager holds your entire digital identity, yet most people never check who owns it. Learn how to vet a password manager for hidden ownership risks before you trust it.
How to Test a Cloud Backup's Restore Before You Trust It
Most people discover their cloud backup is broken at the worst possible moment. Learn how to test and verify your backup's restore process before disaster strikes.
How to Verify a Government-Mandated Cyber Safety App Isn't Spyware
Governments often mandate cyber safety apps under the banner of national security, but rarely explain what they actually do. Learn how to verify whether such an app is safe or spyware.
How to Vet Browser Extensions Before Granting AI Panel Access
AI browser extensions can read every open tab, including your bank, CRM, and admin panels. Learn how to vet extensions before granting AI panel access.
How to Vet Vibe-Coded Apps Before You Buy or Ship Them
AI-generated apps ship fast but hide real risks. Learn how to vet vibe-coded software for security, quality, and reliability before you buy or deploy it.