Android Adware Hits to Google Play Store Once Again

Android Adware Hits to Google Play Store Once Again

Only a minor threat, apps were eventually removed

Windows Phone Store Distributes Fake Apps Infected with Adware

Windows Phone Store Distributes Fake Apps Infected with Adware

Over 58 infected apps detected on the Windows Phone Store

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • September 24th, 2015
Chinese Marketing Firm Spreads Adware to Promote Its App Portfolio <em>UPDATE</em>

Chinese Marketing Firm Spreads Adware to Promote Its App Portfolio UPDATE

Global Android adware campaign hits users in 15 countries

  • Apple
  • By Sergiu Gatlan
  • September 23rd, 2015
XcodeGhost Described as Harmless Adware, but It Can Still Open Malicious Websites

XcodeGhost Described as Harmless Adware, but It Can Still Open Malicious Websites

Even if its functionality reminds more of analytics frameworks, it can still point iOS users to malicious websites

New Adware Facilitates the Distribution of Trojans for Mac Users

New Adware Facilitates the Distribution of Trojans for Mac Users

Adware.Mac.WeDownload.1 serves as a gateway drug for more serious Mac malware infections, usually trojans

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • September 12th, 2015
After 15 Years, Google Is Finally Declaring War on Ad Injectors

After 15 Years, Google Is Finally Declaring War on Ad Injectors

Google introduces a new security filter to protect users and advertisers from known sources of ad injections

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • September 3rd, 2015
Adware Accesses the Mac Keychain by Faking a User's Click

Adware Accesses the Mac Keychain by Faking a User's Click

Adware installers hit a new low, will take over your mouse

91% of OutBrowse, MultiPlug Adware/Spyware Attacks Come from the US

91% of OutBrowse, MultiPlug Adware/Spyware Attacks Come from the US

Ads can lure victims into tech-support scams

  • Linux
  • By Silviu Stahie
  • June 18th, 2015
elementary OS Drops Sourceforge Hosting

elementary OS Drops Sourceforge Hosting

The project will distance itself from Sourceforge

Adware Delivery Operation on Skype Reaches Sudden End

Adware Delivery Operation on Skype Reaches Sudden End

At least 15 domains used to push adware to Skype users

GIMP Devs Accuse Sourceforge of Locking Them Out and Distributing Adware

GIMP Devs Accuse Sourceforge of Locking Them Out and Distributing Adware

Sourceforge has been quick to respond to the accusations

Amount of New Malware Strains More than Doubled in Second Half of 2014

Amount of New Malware Strains More than Doubled in Second Half of 2014

Attacks from threats targeting online bank accounts increase

Security Tips: Read Your Prompts to Avoid Adware

Security Tips: Read Your Prompts to Avoid Adware

Staying away from the cockroaches of the Internet

Fake Downloads for Android Vulnerability Scanner Lead to Persistent Ads

Fake Downloads for Android Vulnerability Scanner Lead to Persistent Ads

Crooks redirect to adware, premium SMS and harmful apps

Apps Bypass Google Play Verification and Spew Tempest of Ads

Apps Bypass Google Play Verification and Spew Tempest of Ads

Annoying redirects would occur upon accessing any link

Lenovo Pushed MitM-Capable Browser Add-On onto Its Products

Lenovo Pushed MitM-Capable Browser Add-On onto Its Products

Superfish auto-generates certificates for SSL connections

Adware-Spewing Apps Hosted on Google Play

Adware-Spewing Apps Hosted on Google Play

Ads are displayed even when app sits in the background

 
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