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This fake ad blocker malware impersonated uBlock Origin’s developer

I block ads (despite the hypocrisy) and you probably do too if you’re tech-literate enough to read PCWorld on the regular. So maybe you’re familiar with the minor drama between Google Chrome and the ...
AZ Central

Does switching from Google Chrome to Edge defend against the StilachiRAT malware?

Question: Do I need to switch from Chrome to Edge because of Microsoft’s warnings if I have Trend Micro installed? Answer: If you’ve seen these recent headlines, you might be wondering if Microsoft is ...
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Emsisoft Anti-Malware

Emsisoft Anti-Malware touts itself as being “a complete defense system against malware, ransomware, phishing, and more.” One independent lab certifies its business edition, and it scored high in our ...
CSOonline

CrashFix attack hijacks browser failures to deliver ModelRAT malware via fake Chrome extension

A malicious extension impersonating an ad blocker forces repeated browser crashes before pushing victims to run attacker‑supplied commands, ultimately deploying a new Python‑based RAT. Security ...
PC World

This fake ad blocker malware impersonated uBlock Origin’s developer

PCWorld reports that a malicious Chrome extension called ‘NexShield Smart Ad Blocker’ impersonated uBlock Origin’s developer Raymond Hill to distribute the dangerous ModeloRAT trojan. The fake ad ...