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Mozilla's flagship Firefox browser is vulnerable to at least 11 "critical" vulnerabilities that expose users to drive-by download attacks that require no user interaction beyond normal browsing. by Ryan Naraine

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Infected sites rising at alarming rate

New LoroBot locks files and holds for $100 ransom

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