Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Many search hijackers in this family also use notifications, which qualifies them as adware. In 2005 the domain had switched to an outfit selling software to organize and store files. This blogpost was triggered by a web push notification I got from a search hijacker from the SearchDimension family I was investigating.

Identity Theft 123

Identity Theft Adware Scams VPN 123

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 28, 2021

Yet much of the bad old days of Adware/spyware from 2005 – 2008 was dependent on bad policies and leaky data sharing. Data privacy, and privacy policies, are an “uncool” story for many. Everyone wants to see the latest hacks, or terrifying takeovers. While companies would occasionally be brought before the FTC , this was rare.

Advertising 71

Advertising Data privacy Adware Spyware 71

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Jump ahead: Adware. Rogue security software. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. What is Malware . Common types. Computer worms.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

Malwarebytes

MAY 20, 2025

Coward received a review model of the Procolored V11 pro DTO UC printer that came with software on a USB thumb drive. Coward also tried to download the control software for the printer from Procolored’s website, which linked to the mega.nz file sharing site. It is possible that a virus was introduced during this process.”

Malware 108

Malware Software Adware Cryptocurrency 108