Tag: Ads in browser

Parent-control.cc removal: stop the redirects and browser pop-ups

Parent-control.cc is a browser-based threat that pushes fake alerts, pop-ups, and redirects.…

Brendan Smith

WordPress Ad-Fraud Plugins and the Scallywag Operation

Cybersecurity researchers have found a large-scale ad fraud scheme called "Scallywag". It…

Stephanie Adlam

Your iPhone Has Been Hacked Pop-Up: Scam or Real?

A "Your iPhone has been hacked" pop-up is usually a scam. Learn…

Stephanie Adlam

KissAnime Is Not Safe in 2026

KissAnime is not safe or legal to trust in 2026. Current mirrors…

Stephanie Adlam

uBlock Origin Plugin May Be Disabled, Google Warns

uBlock Origin, one of the most popular ad blocking extensions for Google…

Stephanie Adlam

Sec-tl Pop-Up Virus

Sec-tl pop-up ads are malicious push notifications that parasite legitimate browser functionality.…

Stephanie Adlam

First-tl Pop-Up Virus

First-tl pop-up ads are malicious push notifications (like a Sec-tl sites) that…

Stephanie Adlam

Check-tl-ver Pop-Up Virus

Analysis shows a hike in the number of malicious pop-ups that come…

Stephanie Adlam

Re-Captha-Version Pop-Up Virus

Recent user complaints show a new wave of malicious Re-Captha-Version website pop-ups.…

Stephanie Adlam

Google Search Malvertising: Fake Ads, Malware Downloads, and Cleanup

Google Search malvertising can lead to fake software downloads, browser changes, stealers,…

Stephanie Adlam

Meta to Give up its Discriminating Ad-Targeting System

Meta Cooperates Facing Chargers of Digital Discrimination A historic legal event took…

Stephanie Adlam

Browser Security Settings: Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox

Secure Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox with Safe Browsing, extension audits, notification…

Brendan Smith

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