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Adware

28 articles

Malicious browser extensions in 2023
  • extensions

Dangerous browser extensions

How malicious extensions steal cryptocurrency, hijack accounts in games and social networks, manipulate search results, and display intrusive ads.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • December 15, 2023

nfected apps on Google Play
  • Android

Google Play malware clocks up more than 600 million downloads in 2023

A look at some recent cases of Android malware infiltrating the most official of official app stores — Google Play.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • November 9, 2023

How to download Windows 11 while avoiding malware
  • Windows

How to download Windows 11 while avoiding malware

Scammers are distributing malware and adware made to look like Windows 11.

  • Anton V. Ivanov

  • July 23, 2021

We found more malicious apps in Google Play disguised as Minecraft mods, social media ad-management apps, and a file recovery utility.
  • gamers

Malware in Minecraft mods: story continues

We found more Minecraft modpacks and a file recovery utility available in Google Play concealing malicious adware.

  • Igor Golovin

  • June 9, 2021

More than 20 apps on Google Play that promised cool Minecraft mods turned out to be malicious.
  • gamers

Malware in Minecraft mods

More than 20 apps on Google Play that promised cool Minecraft mods turned out to be malicious.

  • Igor Golovin

  • November 23, 2020

The main mobile threat trends of 2019
  • Android

The main mobile threat trends of 2019

Victor Chebyshev talks about the most common mobile threats and attack vectors of 2019.

  • Alex Perekalin

  • February 25, 2020

  • Android

Malicious Android app had more than 100 million downloads in Google Play

Kaspersky researchers found malware in CamScanner, a text recognition app that was downloaded more than 100 million times from Google Play.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • August 27, 2019

EXE files can pose a risk not only in Windows, but in macOS too
  • macOS

An EXE infection for your Mac

Everyone knows that EXE files can be dangerous for computers running Windows. But it turns out that EXE files can infect macOS too.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • April 5, 2019

  • threats

Pirate Matryoshka: A nesting doll Trojan from Pirate Bay

A close look at Pirate Matryoshka malware, and why even inveterate pirates should not download cracked software from torrent trackers.

  • Pavel Shoshin

  • March 7, 2019

Too many ads on your computer lately? Malicious Chrome extensions might be to blame .
  • extensions

Chrome extensions abuse millions with adware

Too many ads on your computer lately? Malicious Chrome extensions might be to blame.

  • Marina Mash

  • February 18, 2019

  • threats

Free files (with some ads)

Take a stroll through your apps and you’re bound to encounter some unfamiliar names. Where do those unaccounted-for apps on your PC come from, and are they safe?

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • August 13, 2018

  • threats

Mobile beasts and where to find them — part one

In part one of our mobile malware series, we cover infectious Android malware — adware, subscribers, and flooders — and how mobile viruses can damage your smartphone or tablet…

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • June 15, 2018

  • Android

A good reason to avoid cheap Android smartphones

Did you see that new fully loaded Android smartphone, the one that looks too good for the price? Well, it may include some unwanted extras.

  • Yaroslava Ryabova

  • June 11, 2018

  • security

Why you should be careful with browser extensions

Browser extensions are handy, but they can also be really dangerous. Here’s what can go wrong and what you can do about it.

  • Alex Perekalin

  • January 30, 2018

  • products

Not-a-Virus: What is it?

What should you do if your antivirus detects something it calls “not-a-virus”? What kind of applications are behind this message, and what is all the fuss about?

  • Alex Perekalin

  • August 21, 2017

Fireball: Adware with potential nuclear consequences
  • malware

Fireball: Adware with potential nuclear consequences

Adware found on 250 million computers spies on users and can install other software.

  • Alex Perekalin

  • June 7, 2017

Tip of the week: How to delete unwanted programs
  • products

Tip of the week: How to delete unwanted programs

Kaspersky Internet Security can analyze your system, detect unwanted programs and offer to uninstall them — and it works even on programs that resist removal.

  • Maria Krasnoshchekova

  • November 4, 2016

Protecting yourself from adware with Kaspersky Internet Security 2016
  • tips

Protecting yourself from adware with Kaspersky Internet Security 2016

Did you know that the new features of Kaspersky Internet Security will protect you from the sneaky add-ons for freeware like adware, browser extensions and toolbars?

  • Maria Krasnoshchekova

  • February 19, 2016

7 bad tricks used to trick people online
  • Adware

7 bad tricks used to trick people online

Sooner or later each user of the internet will face a trick or trap. Here’s the list of the most widespread ones. Forewarned is forearmed!

  • Kate Kochetkova

  • February 15, 2016

  • tips

Tip of the week: how to save your browser from adware

Frequently, on having installed a free application we’d inadvertently install a plugin or toolbar which alters the home page or search settings. How can you remedy the situation?

  • Maria Krasnoshchekova

  • October 8, 2015

Searching for Mobile’s Third OS: Cyanogen, Superfish and Everything
  • Adware

Searching for Mobile’s Third OS: Cyanogen, Superfish and Everything

When it comes to Mobile OSes, every 3rd option conversation these days mentions the need for some “true openness”. But do we really need this kind of openness?

  • Anton Nekhaenko

  • March 3, 2015

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