Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam

Chrome and Edge users warned about NexShield browser extension scam that causes crashes and tricks users into installing ...
Computerworld

Firefox 3.0’s malware blocker whacks access to popular add-on sites

The new anti-malware tool that debuted last week in Firefox 3.0 Beta 3 is blocking users from reaching the Web site for a popular add-on to the open-source browser. Another add-on site that was ...
Wired

A Security Team Is Turning This Malware Gang’s Tricks Against It

Certain cybercriminal groups like ransomware gangs, botnet operators, and financial fraud scammers get specific attention for their attacks and operations. But the larger ecosystem that underlies ...
Computer Weekly

Malware variant can block contactless payments

A variant of point-of-sale Malware, known as Prilex, can now block contactless payments and force victims to use physical cards before criminals steal from them. The warning comes from Kaspersky, ...
CSOonline

And now for a popup message from a malware blocker

Deb Radcliff, a veteran on the security beat and regular contributor to CSO, is attending the RSA Security Conference in San Francisco. She sent this dispatch: Today, I met with the CEO and CTO of a ...
TechCrunch

Government spyware is another reason to use an ad blocker

Ad blockers might seem like an unlikely defense in the fight against spyware, but new reporting casts fresh light on how spyware makers are weaponizing online ads to allow governments to conduct ...