Adware
Hackers Are Starting to Code Malware Specifically for Apple’s M1 Computers
A security researcher found one of the first examples of malware written to run natively on Apple's M1 processors.
Mac Adware Infections Increased by 400% in 2019
According to a report by anti-malware software vendor Malwarebytes, Mac adware infections rose by 400 percent year-over-year.
Popular Mac Anti-Adware App ‘Surreptitiously Steals’ Your Browsing History, Researchers Say
Researchers allege the developers of Adware Doctor, the 4th highest ranking paid app in the Mac App Store, have found a way to bypass Apple restrictions and collect sensitive user data.
Chrome Is Scanning Files on Your Computer, and People Are Freaking Out
Some cybersecurity experts and regular users were surprised to learn about a Chrome tool that scans Windows computers for malware. But there’s no reason to freak out about it.
Chrome Is Scanning Files on Your Computer, and People Are Freaking Out
Some cybersecurity experts and regular users were surprised to learn about a Chrome tool that scans Windows computers for malware. But there’s no reason to freak out about it.
Scammers Are Peddling Useless Anti-WannaCry Apps
Scammers are peddling Anti-WannaCry Android apps, but WannaCry only targets Windows.
Why Your Browser Is Warning You About Pirate Bay
Major browsers all started blocking access to the website this week.
More Than 20,000 Android Apps Make Themselves ‘Impossible to Remove’
Security firm finds nagging apps that serve adware and root the phone.
Lenovo Is Getting a Crash Course in Calculating Damages for Privacy Violations
What's the cost of a Superfish?
Lenovo Says It Disabled 'Superfish' Adware, But This Tool Is Still Detecting It
If you see a green “YES,” you may have a serious problem.