Adware is a type of malware that invades your computer and changes the settings of your browser without your knowledge or permission. After installing, adware redirects you to other websites and ...

Every week or so, Android users get yet another reminder about why it's so important to vet every app they download. This week, the IT security vendor Doctor Web shared its June 2022 review of virus ...

We often write about malicious Android apps on Google's Play Store, but Apple's App Store is typically more secure. Of course, that doesn't mean that it's impenetrable, as we've noted in the past.

If your browser is redirected through Smartwebfinder.com when performing searches through the address bar, you most likely have a browser extension installed that has modified the default search URL.

Yahoo and Google have disabled links to controversial adware maker WhenU after the company was accused of engaging in unauthorized practices aimed at boosting its search rankings, WhenU's top ...

Browser Assistant from Realistic Media is an extension file that claims to help improve the functionality of Windows browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Mozilla. But what this tool actually does is inject ...

Last week, I described a new type of adware that has been infecting PCs of late. I received several messages about them since, so it seemed like a good opportunity to provide more information on how ...