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Advisory
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06 Aug 2020
Know What Information Is Being Collected When You Visit a Website
When visiting unknown websites, be vigilant about protecting your identity. Remember that some information is automatically made visible to the site. If the site you're visiting is malicious, the files on your computer, as well as passwords stored in the temporary memory, may be at risk.
