Adware is a type of malware that displays unwanted ads and can track your online activity. Adware spreads through free app downloads, unsafe websites, or phishing emails. Signs of adware include ...

PBlock+ is a Google Chrome extension that claims to be a popup blocker, but instead displays advertisements in the browser. When installed, this extension will open new tabs in the browser that ...

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If you are constantly seeing popups, advertisements on sites where their shouldn't be, or tech support scams then you are most likely infected with Adware. One of the biggest problems facing computers ...

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Years ago, Apple fans believed Macs were safe from malware. Now, everyone from regular users to power users to Apple itself knows that’s simply not true. Cybercrime is on the rise, so the idea of ...

Apple prides itself on prioritizing user security and privacy. It counts the iOS and Mac App Stores, where customers can download an array of trusted, vetted software, as cornerstones of that ...

We detected a large adware campaign running for about a year, with the involved apps installed eight million times from Google Play alone. We identified 42 apps on Google Play as belonging to the ...

If you’re seeing irritating ads pop-up in your browser, your homepage has been changed to some strange search engine, or your computer is suddenly slow, you’ve been targeted by adware. Adware is ...

Mobile threats just raised their game with adware-based malware which can root your device without your consent. In the past, adware was little more than a nuisance. Whether by PC or mobile device, ...

The popular misconception that Macs don’t get viruses has become a lot less popular in recent years, as Apple devices have weathered their fair share of bugs. But it’s still surprising that the most ...