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Popunders are the ideal vehicle to serve ad fraud. In this case, we investigate a scheme where a webpage you can’t see is loading a bunch of ads while code mimics user activity by scrolling and visiting links.

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Lightning Framework, modular Linux malware

July 25, 2022 admin framework, lightning, Linux Malware, modular, plugins, reports, timestomping

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:26:37 +0000

Researchers at Intezer have published an analysis of a modular and versatile malware targeting Linux systems called Lightning Framework

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Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 127

January 29, 2020 admin extensions, Firefox, microsoft, news, plugins, podcast, ransomware, TINDER

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:39:58 +0000

On this podcast, Dave and Jeff discuss an unsecured support server from Microsoft, Mozilla banning malicious extensions, Tinder sharing big data, and more.

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Browser Guard combats privacy abuse, tracking, clickbait, and scammers

September 19, 2019 admin ad blocking, browser, browser guard, browser safety, browser security, Browsers, control, extension, faster load times, Malwarebytes, malwarebytes browser guard, Malwarebytes news, plugin, plugins, privacy, tracker, trackers

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:27:51 +0000

The free Malwarebytes Browser Guard extension combats privacy abuse, user tracking, clickbait, unwanted advertisements, and tech support scammers while offering granular control and faster browsing.

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Caution: Misuse of security tools can turn against you

July 11, 2019 admin automation, Carbon Black, data leaks, EDR platforms, exes, infosec, opsec, plugins, remediation and prevention, Researcher's corner, rules-based segmentation, security solutions, Security Tools, virustotal, VT

Credit to Author: Vasilios Hioureas| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:34:57 +0000

If not implemented correctly, the very security tools we use to keep our information private may actually cause data leaks themselves. We outline a few cases and provide suggestions for researchers and security admins.

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