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    You should disable automatic downloads in Chrome right now

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Papusan, May 18, 2017.

  1. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    You should disable automatic downloads in Chrome right now-Ghacks.net

    "Google Chrome users on Windows are advised to disable automatic downloads in the web browser to protect authentication data against a new threat discovered recently."

    "The situation is even worse for users on Windows 8 or 10 machines who authenticate with a Microsoft account, as the account will provide the attacker with access to online services such as Outlook, OneDrive, or Office365 if used by the user. There is also the chance that the password is reused on non-Microsoft sites."
     
    Papusan, May 18, 2017
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  2. TreeTops Ranch

    TreeTops Ranch Notebook Deity

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    I could not find where to stop automatic downloads. Only found one setting on downloads that asks where to save files before download.
     
    TreeTops Ranch, May 19, 2017
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    I believe that's the setting - if it's asking you where to download, it's not automatic (and you can choose to cancel it).
     
    alexhawker, May 19, 2017
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    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    I instead get rid of Chrome if they can't fix that issue then they are no better then using malware.
     
    StormJumper, May 20, 2017
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