Password managers aren't as secure as we thought — Facebook keeps a naughty list — Google forgot to mention something about its Nest security devices
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Researchers test five password managers and find they can be vulnerable to malware attacks. Facebook keeps a naughty list of former employees, contractors and people who publicly throw shade on them. Google says, "Oh, hey, we forgot to tell you, your Nest Security System has a microphone, OK? Good talk." On YouTube, pedophiles are using "vanilla" videos to find each other and share content. These stories and more tech news from the digital world of Kim Komando.
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