In this series of posts, we will be using the flowchart below to follow the process of determining which adware we are dealing…
Tag: PUPs
RoughTed: the anti ad-blocker malvertiser
Given the recent renewed attention about ‘RoughTed’ and Kafeine‘s tweet, we wanted to clarify that RoughTed and associated domains are in fact part…
Adware the series, part 2
In this post, we will be using the flowchart below to follow the process of determining which adware we are dealing with. Our…
A week in security (Mar 20th – Mar 26th)
Last week, we investigated Twitter app scammers using stolen celebrity nudes as bait, explored the world of Chinese PUPs and backdoors, took…
Chinese PUPs and backdoor drivers: making systems less secure since 2013
PUPs affect systems all across the world and are developed in many countries. A few weeks ago I came across an installer…
Mac security facts and fallacies
There are many Mac security myths circulating among users. So how can you tell if the advice you’re reading is fact…
An overview of malvertising on the Mac
Most people associate malvertising with malware and the Windows platform. Indeed, the vast majority (and most damaging) attacks that happen thanks…
PUP Friday: Content Protector
Content Protector or Content Defender as it was called before, is an adware not to be confused with the legitimate WordPress…
Malwarebytes acquires AdwCleaner
As many of you have already seen, last week I blogged that we would be getting more aggressive in the detection…
Mobile Menace Monday: beware of monitoring apps
Our CEO, Marcin Kleczynski, recently announced that Malwarebytes will get tougher on PUPs. PUPs, or potentially unwanted programs, are some of…