Adware, often called advertising-supported software by its developers, is software that generates revenue for its developer by automatically…
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Software developer: Apple’s iOS is adware
Apple’s iOS is adware, software developer Steve Streza writes on his blog, along with copious expository screenshots. Apple’s Services business…
Mac and mobile malware jump over 60 percent, with sharp increase in adware
Mac and mobile malware increased quarter over quarter by more than 60 percent, with adware in particular seeing a sharp increase…
Avoid the latest fake Flash Player installer for Mac, it’s nasty malware
Macs are not immune to malware, but they are pretty well-protected…
Google Chrome under attack: Have you used one of these hijacked extensions?
Attackers have been phishing developers to compromise Chrome extensions to spread…
Apple explains how to remove adware from your Mac
For a long time, Apple shied away from discussing any types of malware…
How to remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac
Use these instructions to uninstall or remove ad-injection software…
How to install Java 8 on your Mac without Oracle’s adware
So you’ve heard the Ask toolbar is now bundled with Java 8…
Oracle extends its adware bundling to include Java for Macs
Oracle has begun bundling the Ask adware with default Mac installations…
Security expert: Lenovo’s response to its dangerous adware a ‘bald–faced lie’
Lenovo appears completely clueless about the problem…