Software
AVG's Web TuneUp put millions of Chrome users at risk - BBC News
Reported by bbc.com
It has emerged that a popular tool meant to ward off malware contained a flaw that put millions of people’s personal data at risk. AVG’s Web TuneUp software is marketed as a free way for users to defend themselves from ‘hidden threats’. But earlier this month Google’s security team spotted that it was overriding safety features built into the search firm’s Chrome browser.