Fake Chrome extension 'breaks' your computer before it hits you with malware — how to stay safe

Chrome and Edge users are being targeted by a fake ad blocker extension that crashes their browsers and then infects their ...

Fake ad blocker extension crashes the browser for ClickFix attacks

A malvertising campaign is using a fake ad-blocking Chrome and Edge extension named NexShield that intentionally crashes the ...
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Google Chrome’s extension upgrades break uBlock Origin

The ad-blocker, uBlock Origin, is being automatically disabled in Google Chrome for users. This lapse in support is due to Chrome’s move to a new manifest version. Ad-blockers are more targeted lately ...
Digital Trends

Google blocks popular ad blocker for ‘security and privacy concerns’

Millions of Chrome users might soon lose access to their favorite extensions. As mentioned in Google’s support bulletin, Google plans to end support for popular ad blockers such as uBlock Origin and ...
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CrashFix Chrome Extension Delivers ModeloRAT Using ClickFix-Style Browser Crash Lures

Researchers uncovered a CrashFix campaign where a fake Chrome ad blocker crashes browsers to trick users into installing the ...
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Ublock Origin Alternatives: What Ad Blocker To Use Now That Google Is Removing App From Chrome

Google's upcoming changes to Chrome's extension platform have users seeking new ad-blocking solutions. With uncertainty surrounding uBlock Origin's future, many are searching for reliable alternatives ...