Don't use WhiteHat's Aviator browser 'if you're concerned about security and privacy', warns Google

Danny Palmer
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But WhiteHat hits back at Google, stating that the firm exploits users' private data to make money

Google has warned web users that they shouldn't use a new open-source browser developed by security firm WhiteHat called Aviator, claiming coding issues mean it isn't private or secure. WhiteHat ha...

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