IntelliJ 2025.3 performance issue

The new IntelliJ 2025.3 pauses frequently.

This is largely due to the new  slick Island theme.

I'm expecting a quick fix, but until then better switch back to one of the older themes (e.g. Light).

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There is also an annoying migration popup for the move from SQL conzole to SQL files. If you have configured a global datasource, it popz up in EVERY project your open. Issue..

 

 

Trusted browser extensions turn malicious

A set of chrome/edge browser extensions that have been popular for years, turned into malware after an update last year (2024). The extensions, among which Clean Master is the most popular, were publised by Star Laboratary Technology Co. , a Chinese company.

The extensions run malicious JavaScript with full browser access and collecting data on all operations and send them to China. 

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