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Apple removed the popular app Adware Doctor because steals user browsing history

Security Affairs

Apple has removed one of the most popular anti-malware app called Adware Doctor:Anti Malware &Ad from the official macOS App Store. Adware Doctor the top paid utility in the official Mac App Store, it has a good reputation with thousands of reviews and a 4.8 Adware Doctor is stealing your privacy. star rating.

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Security Affairs - Untitled Article

Security Affairs

Threat actors used the Extembro DNS- changer Trojan in an adware campaign to prevent users from accessing security-related websites. Security experts at Malwarebytes observed an adware campaign that involved the Extembro DNS- changer Trojan to prevent users from accessing websites of security vendors. Pierluigi Paganini.

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macOS: Bashed Apples of Shlayer and Bundlore

Security Affairs

Though these scripts have slight variations, they mostly belong to a plague of adware strains— Shlayer and Bundlore. The malicious shell scripts used by Shlayer and Bundlore are usually malvertising-focused adware bundlers using shell scripts in the kill chain to download and install an adware payload. cloudfront[.]net

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IT threat evolution Q1 2021

SecureList

Once the victim has started the program, it changes the DNS settings on the device so that all domains are resolved through the attackers’ servers: this prevents the victim from accessing certain antivirus sites. Most malicious objects detected for the macOS platform are adware. Secondhand news.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy. However, that seems to be a misconception because these cyberattacks often overlap.

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The Malware Chronicles: Urelas, Sality, LockBit and StealC Examined

Security Boulevard

Common types of malware include viruses, Trojans, ransomware, spyware and adware, each with distinct characteristics and effects that pose significant risks to individuals and organizations. Supply Chain Attack with DNS Safeguards StealC & Vidar Malware Campaign Identified Sign up for the (free!)

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

Other hackers might use a spoofed domain name system (DNS) or IP addresses to redirect users from legitimate connections (to websites, servers, etc.) For example, malware, spyware, adware, computer worms, botnets, trojan horses and similar malware do not normally impact network equipment (routers, firewalls, etc.) or network traffic.