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I have detected a serious YouTube security threat that needs exposure. All IT and security experts welcome to please check into my findings and chime in. Here is what I found so far. Years ago this was a problem. Just going to youtube or Google mail at all even on another tab without logging in would load strong spyware in your browser and even in your machine permanently which required reinstalling your OS to remove. It tracked logins on other tabs and was gaining access to keyboards, microphones, and cameras even if you just landed on their site by accident....

•First, go to myaccount.google.com/privacycheckup. This is a good page to bookmark, since it gives you granular control over lots of privacy settings. •Next, scroll down to “Location History” and choose “Manage Location History.” •This is where you’ll see everywhere you’ve been. It’s a freaky level of detail. •Tap “Manage Location History” at the bottom of the screen again. •Toggle the button to turn off Location History. To delete your history, do this: •Tap the settings button on the “Location History” map. •Select “Delete all location history.” Turn off the option that allows Google to track your location history. That’s not...

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