DoubleClickjacking hack turns double-clicks into account takeovers

Nowadays double-clicking on something on a website without thinking can set you up for hackers to reach your information A new hacking trick called doubleclickjacking turns your ordinary action into a sneaky way for attackers to take control of your account or change your device settings Let s break it down STAY PROTECTED INFORMED GET DEFENSE ALERTS EXPERT TECH TIPS SIGN UP FOR KURT S THE CYBERGUY REVIEW NOWDoubleclickjacking is a new spin on an old hacking trick known as clickjacking Normally clickjacking works by hiding malicious buttons underneath real ones so when you think you re clicking something harmless you re veritably giving permission for something dangerous With doubleclickjacking it takes things a step further It s triggered when you double-click allowing hackers to sneak in an extra invisible command Your first click might do something normal The second click That s where the damage happens WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREThe scary part is how invisible this trick is Double-clicking is something we all do automatically often without giving it a second thought But that simple action could be giving hackers permission to What makes doubleclickjacking especially dangerous is that majority websites weren t designed to defend against it Traditional assurance features usually protect against a single click but they often fail when a second click is involved That small detail opens the door for attackers to sidestep layers of protection This trick doesn t just affect websites either It can also interfere with browser extensions like crypto wallets and VPNs sometimes tricking users into approving actions or turning off protection without realizing it On mobile devices a simple double-tap can trigger the same effect To make matters worse this vulnerability is more widespread than you might expect Multiple well-known websites haven t fixed it yet All it takes is one quick double-click in the wrong place and you could unknowingly give away access to sensitive parts of your device MALWARE EXPOSES BILLION PASSWORDS IN HUGE CYBERSECURITY THREATHere s a simplified version of how the trick plays out A malicious website quietly loads invisible elements behind or over visible ones like an embedded frame hidden button or disguised pop-up On your first click the attacker uses that action to reposition those hidden elements so that your next click lands exactly where they want it On your second click you unknowingly interact with the hidden content You might be clicking Allow on a browser permission authorizing a login or disabling a setting without ever realizing it Because modern browsers are lightning fast this all happens in a split second The entire setup and switch are virtually invisible to the user From your perspective it just feels like a normal double-click NEW PHISHING SCAM OUTSMARTS SAFETY CODES TO STEAL YOUR INFODoubleclickjacking might be sneaky but there are simple techniques to keep yourself safer online Here are various practical strategies you can take right now Be cautious about double-clicking on unfamiliar websites It might sound obvious but greater part of us click and double-click automatically If a site prompts you to double-click anything especially for a login permission or download ask yourself if it s really necessary Hackers rely on you acting fast without thinking Keep your browser updated Browsers like Chrome Edge and Safari regularly release patches for these vulnerabilities That means delaying updates could leave you exposed to tricks like doubleclickjacking Turn on automatic updates if practicable or make sure to manually keep up with updates so you re reliably protected Use strong antivirus utility Browser-based tools and extensions can help block hidden or malicious scripts before they run but they re not foolproof The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware potentially accessing your private information is to have strong antivirus program installed on all your devices This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams keeping your personal information and digital assets safe Get my picks for the best antivirus protection winners for your Windows Mac Android and iOS devices Use strong unique passwords for every account Don t reuse passwords If one account gets compromised hackers can use it to access your other accounts A password manager helps you create and store strong passwords effortlessly Get more details about my best expert-reviewed Password Managers of here Limit unnecessary permissions Take control of your privacy by reviewing which websites have access to your camera microphone and location A large number of sites request these permissions by default even when they don t need them Head into your browser s privacy settings and revoke access from any site you don t fully trust For example here's a guide on how to deal with Google's privacy settings Avoid sketchy sites and pop-ups If a website looks outdated spammy or aggressively pushes you to click something get out of there Avoid downloading random files and don t trust pop-ups that claim you ve won something need to fix your device or verify your login info WINDOWS DEFENDER PROTECTION CENTER SCAM HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER FROM FAKE POP-UPSDoubleclickjacking is a clever new spin on a classic hacking trick that allows cybercriminals to take control over your device or account just from a simple double-click Because this kind of attack is nearly invisible and works on popular browsers it s major to stay alert Perpetually be cautious when interacting with unfamiliar websites especially if you're being demanded to double-click Keeping your browser updated and limiting unnecessary permissions can go a long way in reducing your jeopardy The majority importantly having the right digital protection tools in place can help stop these types of threats before they ever reach you Have you ve noticed 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