Stop clicking “allow” on these pop-ups — they’re more dangerous than malware

We all know that we shouldn’t click on suspicious links or download files from shady sources because it might contain malware. However, there’s a far more dangerous threat that most people ignore: browser permission pop-ups. We’ve all come across common pop-ups, such as “allow location access” and “allow automatic downloads.” Often, these prompts appear on legitimate-looking websites and seem harmless, so it’s common for people to hit the Allow button.