This fake ad blocker malware impersonated uBlock Origin’s developer

An ad blocker that was hosted on the Chrome Web Store falsely claimed its code was written by Raymond Hill. It was, in fact, ...

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 ...
ZDNet

Google cuts fake ad blockers from Chrome Store: Were you among 20 million fooled?

A researcher has uncovered five malicious ad-blocker extensions on the Chrome Web Store that were installed by 20 million Chrome users before Google removed them. The bogus ad blockers were discovered ...
Bleeping Computer

Malicious Chrome ad blocker injects ads behind the scenes

The AllBlock Chromium ad blocking extension has been found to be injecting hidden affiliate links that generate commissions for the developers. This extension is still available on Chrome's Web Store ...
Threat Post

Malicious Ad Blockers for Chrome Caught in Ad Fraud Scheme

‘AdBlock’ and ‘uBlock’ impersonate legitimate extensions but instead engage in cookie stuffing to defraud affiliate marketing programs, a researcher has found. Google has removed two malicious ad ...
Houston Chronicle

How to Block Advertisements on Web Pages in Chrome

Just like other browsers, Chrome is prone to annoying ads or pop-up windows – many of the ads are actually from Google, placed through its advertising networks. If you want to get more work done with ...