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Terry wants to know what to do now that Chrome will no longer support LastPass

I have been using LastPass. I just tried to go to a site and a page comes up this file can't be found, it has been moved, edited, or deleted. I went to extensions in Google and LastPass will no longer be supported. How do I get LastPass now?

 

Our answer
Hi Terry. Are you sure you're talking about LastPass? I think you're referring to uBlock Origin which, in its current form will no longer be supported by Chrome. We wrote about this earlier this month (August); you can read that article here. uBlock Origin is an adblocker and LastPass is a password manager. It appears that uBlock Origin will continue to work in Edge, Firefox, and other browsers.

I have the current version of Chrome and the current version of LastPass and I have no notification in Chrome that LastPass is no longer supported or will not be supported in the future. And I have no information that this will be the case in the future.

 

You can download LastPass for Chrome here. I just checked the link it works as of September 5, 2024.

We hope this helps clear things up for you, Terry.

Raymond says Edge no longer auto-fills passwords unless he enters his PIN
Hi TC and Darcy, About 4 months ago the security settings changed on my PC. I use Edge to store my usernames and passwords. I use a 4-digit PIN to log into my PC. Every time I click to auto-fill username and password on a site a pop-up asks me to use my PIN before I can use Edge to sign in. I have checked all the settings I am familiar with but do not know how to remove this setting. Can you please help? Raymond (P.S. I love Emsisoft and Reg Organizer!)

 

Our answer

Hi Raymond. Thanks!  Let's see if we can help you. Try this:  Open Edge, and in the address bar type

 

edge://wallet/settings

 

Then press Enter.

 

Scroll down in the Microsoft Wallet section & find "Passwords". Click on "View and autofill passwords and passkeys". Then tick the circle next to "Fill website password and sign in automatically..."

 

 

Close Edge and reopen it. Try your passwords again.

I hope this helps you, Raymond.
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Raymond wrote back: "Dear TC. Fantastic, it worked! You are a veritable mine of information. The reason why it bothered me is that at the end of this month, my wife and I are moving, and I had over 80 accounts to change addresses. It was very tedious, and some sites took me about 6 tries entering my PIN every time. It has been a lot of work so this makes it much, much easier. Thank you so much. Best wishes -Raymond"

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Here’s a Simple Way to Increase Your Online Security If  You Use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome
Windows 10 / Windows 11 / Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge

There’s an easy way to increase your online safety and security if you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Before we show you how we want to remind you that no software, no browser setting, no browser extension, and no security program can keep you 100% safe, 100% of the time. Your common sense and your knowledge are the most important defenses you have from the online criminals and trickery that is all around you when you use your computer, phone, or tablet.

OK. Here’s how you can add a little extra protection if you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

Microsoft Edge

Open Edge. Type edge://settings/privacy into the address bar and press Enter. Then Scroll down until you see… “Enhance your security on the web”…Turn on this mode to browse the web more securely and help protect your browser from malware. Choose the level of security you need:”

Then choose the Strict setting. I’ve been using this setting for several months and I’ve never had any problems with websites not working correctly. Your experience may be different.

Edge tells you the Strict setting…

Blocks a majority of trackers from all sites.
Content and ads will likely have minimal personalization.
Parts of sites might not work.
Blocks known harmful trackers

Google Chrome

Open Chrome. Type chrome://settings/security in the Chrome address bar and press Enter. Scroll down to the Safe Browsing section. Then choose “Enhanced protection”. According to Google “Enhanced protection”, provides the following security benefits…

Faster, proactive protection against dangerous websites, downloads, and extensions. Warns you about password breaches. Requires browsing data to be sent to Google.

Predicts and warns you about dangerous events before they happen

Keeps you safe on Chrome and may be used to improve your security in other Google apps when you are signed in

Improves security for you and everyone on the web

Warns you if passwords are exposed in a data breach

Sends URLs to Safe Browsing to check them. Also sends a small sample of pages, downloads, extension activity, and system information to help discover new threats. Temporarily links this data to your Google Account when you’re signed in, to protect you across Google apps.

Anytime you can do something to add additional protection, you should do it. And we’re not saying that choosing these settings will keep you safe, we’re saying they’ll keep you safer. The most important things that can keep you safe are your computer knowledge, your common sense, and how much you think before you click. 

How to Recognize Phishing Emails and Scam Text Messages
Everyone using a computer, tablet, cellphone or smartphone

Phishing is, by far, the most common way miscreants steal your personal information and even your identity.

Millions of people are tricked into giving up their personal information to criminals every single day. Almost always, this happens because these poor folks were tricked into clicking links in phishing emails or opening links in text messages.

Phishing is a type of deceptive email or message that’s designed to trick you into divulging personal information, such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, account usernames, and passwords, as well as other sensitive information such as your cell phone number, home address, sensitive account data, passwords, or other personal or financial information.

You might see a phishing scam:

In e-mail messages, even if they appear to come from a coworker or someone you know. For computer-savvy criminals, email “from” addresses are easy to forge.

On your social networking Web site.

On a counterfeit website that accepts donations for charity or offers to help victims of a recent catastrophe.

On websites that spoof familiar sites using slightly misspelled Web addresses like mircosoft.com (it’s called typo-squatting or cybersquatting) hoping to fool you – or just hoping you won’t notice.

In your instant messaging program.

Spam, smishing, vishing voice calls or text messages on your cell phone.

Voice calls to your home telephone (vishing).

Most often though, phishing scams rely on getting you to click links in emails or text messages. These messages often appear to come from a company or other entity you trust, such as your bank, credit card company, your favorite online shopping sites,  or social networking sites. The links often lead to counterfeit websites that look identical to sites you know and trust.

Sometimes, unless you look at the address in your browser’s address bar, you cannot tell these counterfeit sites from the authentic site. That’s why it’s so important that you never click links in suspicious emails, even if the emails appear to be from someone you know and trust. Email headers, “from” addresses, and “from” phone numbers, can be easily forged even by those who are not computer experts. It’s easy to do.

What to look for…

Here are a few phrases to look for in messages that practically scream out “This is a phishing scam”.

“Verify your account.”

Legitimate businesses never ask you to send passwords, login names, Social Security numbers, or other personal information via email.

“You have won the lottery.”

The lottery scam is a common phishing scam known as “advanced fee” fraud. The most common form of this type of fraud is a message that claims that you have won a large sum of money, or that a person will pay you a large sum of money for little or no work on your part. If you didn’t buy an entry to a lottery, you could not have won a lottery, could you? Common sense should be your guide here.

“If you don’t respond within 48 hours, your account will be closed (or suspended).”

The sense of urgency these messages convey tries to induce you to respond immediately without thinking. Ah, see? Common sense prevails. Never click without thinking. Use the common sense you apply every day in your normal (non-internet) life to the Internet – especially when it comes to email and text messages.

In another version of this, an email message might claim that your immediate response is required because your account may have been compromised.

“You have been caught doing illegal things on the Internet”

This type of phishing email may appear to have come from your ISP or even from the police or other authorities. Police aren’t going to notify you by email that you’ve been doing illegal things. They’d be at your door with a search warrant.

Your ISP isn’t going to write you about your illegal activities, they’re going to notify the authorities who will then appear at your door with a search warrant. Think!

Even if you have been doing illegal things with your computer – which we know you haven’t -- you’re not going to be notified by email that you’ve been caught. Think about it. Why would the FBI or police tip you off first? So you could flee to Lower Slobovia and avoid arrest? Common sense!

“Your ISP is going to suspend your account”

Oh really? It’s not even from my ISP – and even if it appeared to be from my ISP is not going to notify me by email. They have my home address and phone number. Think! Don’t fall for this one.

Most phishing scams use email and cellphone calls or text messaging to fish (“phish”) for victims. 

Phishing is used to scam you via email, cell phones, and home phones too.

You can defeat any phishing scam with nothing more than the gray matter between your ears. Use your head. Always keep your favorite browser up to date and use a good antivirus / anti-malware 

What are Passkeys? And Why You Might Want to Start Using Them
Windows 10, Windows 11,  and Smartphone users

Imagine you’re trying to unlock your front door. Instead of using a key that you have to remember and carry around, you could just use your fingerprint. That’s kind of like what passkeys are for online accounts.

Passkeys are a safer and more convenient way to log in to websites and apps. Instead of remembering complex passwords, you can use your fingerprint, facial recognition, or a PIN to unlock your device. When you try to log in to a website that supports passkeys, your device will verify your identity using this biometric data.

Why should you use them?

• Security: Passkeys are much harder to hack than passwords. They’re protected by strong cryptographic technology that makes them almost impossible to steal.
• Convenience: You don’t have to remember or type passwords anymore. Just use your device’s built-in security features.
• Simplicity: Setting up passkeys is easy, and they work seamlessly across different devices and platforms.

We’re going to use Google Accounts as an example of how to use passkeys if you’re using Windows. To generate a passkey for your Google account follow these steps:

* Open the Google account page.

* Sign in with your password.

* Click on Security from the left navigation page.

* Click the Passkeys option under the “How you sign in to Google” section.

Passkeys are a big step forward in online safety, security, and convenience. They’re a more secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional passwords. So if the sites and apps you use support Passkeys, you might want to use them instead of passwords.

If you want to learn more about Passkeys, see this Google guide.

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BrainBashers™

This week I decided that I would turn EB loose to find a good Cloudeight Site Pick. And you know what that means? It means you're in for a time-wasting but fun-filled website. Darcy is a fun-loving, time-wasting sort of gal…

Anyway... there's a lot of stuff on BrainBashers so step right up and try your hand at 30-second puzzles. illusions, brain teasers, Daily BrainBasher words, mazes, thousands of Japanese-type puzzles, and other fun stuff. And don't forget the pointless box and a blank page!"

Here’s what the site’s developer has to say about this collection of brain-teasing fun things to do on a day when you’ve got nothing else to do. It seems EB has far too many of those kinds of days. It’s no wonder we’re going broke!

"My name is Kevin Stone – please contact me if you have any questions about BrainBashers. I live in the UK, and I have had a love of puzzles for many years. BrainBashers has been around for over 25 years, starting as Puzzles 4U in 1997, and becoming BrainBashers in 1998.

If you would like to support me and my continuing journey, then please take a look at my support page.

At the moment BrainBashers has 829 brain teasers, 226 illusions, 30 stereograms, 1,098 30 Seconds puzzles, 7,686 Daily BB Words, 1,831 mazes, 37 fun stuff items, and thousands of Japanese-type puzzles. That's a lot of puzzles – but have you found the hidden game yet!?...

BrainBashers does not ask for or require any personal information. No registration is required. BrainBashers is free to use. Donations are welcome.

Don’t blame us if you go to this Cloudeight Site Pick and while away the hours. We are not responsible for any domestic squabbles that may result.

OK now, are you ready to visit our Site of the Week – BrainBashers?

I thought so. Have fun!

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It’s Too Late Now

They said it was suicide, but I knew it wasn’t. Lilly would have never taken her own life. She was too close to God for that. I’ll never forget the day she died. I’ll never forget the paramedics, the sirens, the ambulance and rescue squad truck descending upon her house on that late-summer day.

I remember walking that morning. The leaves were swirling in the crystalline sky, invisibly propelled by an early breath of autumn. I remember the old maple tree in Lilly’s yard already had s few red leaves on it – whether they caught an early breath of an autumn breeze or if they were simply harbingers of the brisk days to come, I don’t know. I don’t think anyone knows. And that’s a good thing.

After my walk, I sat on a broken-down chair on my porch – a chair with rips and tears and stuffing falling out. It is my favorite chair. As long as it supports my weight, I’ll keep it. It’s old like me – but still useful – like me.

The sirens and all the commotion across the street that day disturbed my peaceful world – and the neighborhood. I don’t think any of us knew Lilly. She was just the old lady who lived in the gray house...

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