Windows' Pirrit Adware Ported to OS X via Qt Framework

Windows' Pirrit Adware Ported to OS X via Qt Framework

Pirrit for OS X can do more harm if it wanted to

Chrome Extension Caught Hijacking Users' Browsers

Chrome Extension Caught Hijacking Users' Browsers

Google removes Chrome extension that hijacked Web browsers

Adware Infects Firmware of 40 Low-End Android Smartphones

Adware Infects Firmware of 40 Low-End Android Smartphones

Adware also affected some well-known Android apps

Dotdo Adware Blocks Security-Related Websites

Dotdo Adware Blocks Security-Related Websites

PUP makes sure you can't access websites from where you can download security products that might detect its presence

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • February 16th, 2016
Wajam's Adware Now Used in Malvertising Campaign

Wajam's Adware Now Used in Malvertising Campaign

How ironic: unwanted ads used to push dangerous ads

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • February 2nd, 2016
Compromised WordPress Sites Hijacked Over and Over Again to Push Malware

Compromised WordPress Sites Hijacked Over and Over Again to Push Malware

Attacker is using an unknown backdoor to reinfect websites

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • January 20th, 2016
Trojan Found Pre-Installed on the Firmware of Some Phillips s307 Android Smartphones

Trojan Found Pre-Installed on the Firmware of Some Phillips s307 Android Smartphones

Nasty trojan found in the Android OS system loader

WebSearcher PUP Hijacks and Locks Browser Proxy Server Settings

WebSearcher PUP Hijacks and Locks Browser Proxy Server Settings

PUP sniffs your Web traffic and inserts unwanted ads

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • December 26th, 2015
Adware Sneakily Turns Off Firefox Safe Browsing

Adware Sneakily Turns Off Firefox Safe Browsing

Mintcast adware uses user.js settings files for persistence

How to Enable Windows Defender Adware Blocking in Windows 10

How to Enable Windows Defender Adware Blocking in Windows 10

Microsoft now allows Windows Defender to detect PUAs

Adware Uses Certificates & Windows UAC to Block Antivirus Installations

Adware Uses Certificates & Windows UAC to Block Antivirus Installations

Vonteera adware is re-classified as a full trojan

Video: Watch Shedun Adware Install Unwanted Apps Without User Interaction

Video: Watch Shedun Adware Install Unwanted Apps Without User Interaction

Adware abuses Android's accessibility features

Adware That Roots Android Devices Found in 20,000 Apps

Adware That Roots Android Devices Found in 20,000 Apps

Android users plagued by uninstallable adware

Financial and Mobile-Targeting Malware Increased During the Past 3 Months

Financial and Mobile-Targeting Malware Increased During the Past 3 Months

Most of the detected malware strings are adware

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • October 29th, 2015
There's 5 Times More Mac Malware in 2015 than in the Previous 5 Years Combined

There's 5 Times More Mac Malware in 2015 than in the Previous 5 Years Combined

Report highlights an increased focus on Apple's customers

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • October 29th, 2015
Avira Does Everyone a Favor and Sues Adware Distributor Freemium.com

Avira Does Everyone a Favor and Sues Adware Distributor Freemium.com

Avira goes after a famous German adware distributor

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • October 26th, 2015
12 New Malware Strands Are Discovered Every Minute

12 New Malware Strands Are Discovered Every Minute

Banking trojans are becoming popular with cyber-crooks

 
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