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SearchDimension search hijackers: An overview of developments
Background information on SearchDimension SearchDimension is the name of a family of browser hijackers that makes money from ad clicks and…
Chrome extensions that lie about their permissions
“But I checked the permissions before I installed this pop-up-blocker—it said nothing about changing my searches,” my dad retorts after I…
Adware and PUPs families add push notifications as an attack vector
Some existing families of potentially unwanted programs and adware have added browser push notifications to their weapons arsenal. Offering themselves up…
Knowing when it’s worth the risk: riskware explained
If there’s one thing I like more than trivia quizzes, it’s quotes. Positive, inspirational, and motivational quotes. Quotes that impart a…
How to tighten security and increase privacy on your browser
Is my browser making an effort to keep my system safe and my online behavior private? This is usually not the…
Mac App Store apps are stealing user data
There is a concerning trend lately in the Mac App Store. Several security researchers have independently found different apps that are…
Mobile Menace Monday: FakeGift is the gift that keeps on frustrating
Last spring, we found yet another piece of riskware on Google Play we call Android/PUP.Riskware.FakeGift. Based on Hindi characters found in…
Winning the battle against PUPs on your computer and in court
I know very few people, other than lawyers, that get excited about corporate court cases. But, I want to share with…
Solution Corner: Malwarebytes Incident Response
Unless you’ve been stuck at a fiery music festival, I don’t need to tell you the threat landscape is constantly evolving…