SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Attackers are increasingly distributing malware through a rather unusual method: a fake CAPTCHA as the initial infection vector. Most redirects lead to websites promoting security software, ad blockers, and the like – standard practice for adware. As with the previous stage, the victim doesn’t always encounter malware.

Adware 130

Adware Malware Cryptocurrency Password Management 130

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In a recent study of 1,237 Chrome extensions with a minimum of 1,000 downloads, Incogni researchers found that nearly half ask for permissions that could potentially expose personally identifiable information (PII), distribute adware and malware , or even log everything users do online, including accessing passwords and financial data.

Risk 115

Risk Adware Data collection Passwords 115

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Several anti-malware apps developed by Trend Micro have been removed from the Mac App Store because they were harvesting users’ browser history and other info. “The data collected was explicitly identified to the customer in the data collection policy and is highlighted to the user during the install.

Adware 108

Adware Data collection Advertising Antivirus 108

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

You had very rich and powerful adware companies, making liberal use of bundled installers. The adware was frequently incredibly invasive, with affiliate networks often in meltdown promoting every kind of rogue install under the sun. Data execution prevention, helping to ward off buffer overflow exploits.

Internet 89

Internet Internet Adware Spyware 89

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With malware increasingly targeting macOS, many users wonder how to protect their devices best. The answer is simple: invest in the right anti-malware and anti-virus software designed specifically for Mac users in 2025. This guide will explore the essential tools to help you secure your Mac against malware threats.

Software 63

Software Malware Antivirus Spyware 63

eSecurity Planet

JULY 31, 2024

AV software blocks malware, EPP passively prevents threats, and EDR actively mitigates network attacks. Identifies and eliminates known malware. Limited to blocking, quarantining, and removing discovered malware. When threats circumvent EPP’s preventative procedures, EDR is frequently paired with EPP to control the damage.

Antivirus 118

Antivirus Threat Detection Malware Software 118

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 31, 2022

Our recent participation in two highly-regarded industry evaluations, namely MRG-Effitas and Info-Tech’s Data Quadrant Report, reflects our belief that continual testing and unbiased validation are crucial to our mission to deliver easy, effective, and efficient cyber protection for customers.

Adware 80

Adware Ransomware Data collection Antivirus 80