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Archive for the 'Adware' Category
Apple catches up on Safari browser security
Closed Published March 19th, 2009 in Adware, Browser Security, Firefox, Malware, Mozilla, Phishing, Safari, SecurityAfter years of lagging behind on important security features, Apple has finally added a malware-blocker, a phishing filter and support for EV (extended validation) certificates into the latest refresh of its Safari Web browser.
AVSystemCare is a rogue security program that shows false warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits
Characteristics:
* It shows false Warning messages.
* It also shows misleading scan Results.
* It can also [...]
Another IE 7 pop-up problem discovered
Closed Published November 2nd, 2006 in Adware, All Categories, Internet Explorer 7, SecuritySecurity researchers on Monday warned of a problem in Internet Explorer 7 that could allow malicious attackers to alter content in a legitimate Web site’s pop-up window.
The browser issue could affect users who visit a trusted site by opening a pop-up window in that site that contains malicious code. This is the second IE 7 [...]
Browzar, no more than adware platform
Closed Published September 9th, 2006 in Adware, All Categories, Internet Explorer Clones, Other BrowsersA free browser that claims it can safeguard privacy has been hit with accusations that it is really a platform for advertising and – worse still – is insecure.
Released last week, Browzar is not an independent browser but an IE (Internet Explorer) shell download that its creators have promoted as a way for ordinary internet [...]
