Browser extensions are convenient little utilities that may adjust browsing experience and make it more comfortable for you personally. However, such a convenient shell – an applet to the legitimate program – could not have been ignored by malicious actors. In this post, I will uncover about malicious browser extensions, their nature and potential harm.… Continue reading Browser Extensions: Are They Safe?
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Reset Browser Chrome, Opera, Edge, Firefox and Safari to Default
Why do I need to reset my browser settings? There are a lot of reasons to reset your browser. Generally, they have malicious origins. Most of the malware infects not only your system but also your browser. Nasty redirects, slow performance of search process, ads, replaced homepage and search engine – these are consequences of… Continue reading Reset Browser Chrome, Opera, Edge, Firefox and Safari to Default
Yahoo Search: How to Remove Yahoo from Chrome?
Yahoo Search is a legitimate search engine that exists for over 25 years. When chosen by desire, it offers all the basic functions of any search engine. However, there are certain situations when Yahoo search appears in your Chrome browser without your wish. In this article, I will show you how to remove Yahoo Search… Continue reading Yahoo Search: How to Remove Yahoo from Chrome?
Adware Everywhere: Who Knows What Is Happening?
Perhaps you’ve heard the familiar whirlwind that no harm can ever hit your pricey gadget, maybe because everything from official App Stores is 100% clean and safe. And so, you’re on your favorite browser, carefree and worry-free! Alas! The browser starts to act stupid, redirecting and taking you places filled with creepy adverts or worse… Continue reading Adware Everywhere: Who Knows What Is Happening?
6 Terrifying Samples How Marketers Use Adware
While Spyware and Adware are arguably the fastest growing malicious threats to computers, proponents of these software programs are quite an intelligent lot. Collectively, these two together hit a staggering 90% of all Internet-connected PCs, leaving behind immeasurable losses. But of the particular essence right now is the widespread use of Adware amongst sly affiliate… Continue reading 6 Terrifying Samples How Marketers Use Adware