Adware

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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…

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.

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

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

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

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?

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!

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?

When it comes to mobile operating systems, there isn’t a conversation these days that discusses a 3rd option and doesn’t mention the need for some “true openness”. But do we really need this kind of openness?