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Online writing support tools may leak passwords, German data regulator warns

( November 4, 2022, 15:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Cloud-based writing support programs that operate on Internet users' browsers may represent a cybersecurity threat, a German data protection authority has warned. The regulator for the German region of Hesse has said that "intelligent" writing support software built in to web browsers may transmit users' passwords to browser operators' servers unless precautions have been taken. It warned organizations to check their browser settings. The statement, in German, follows....

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