Microsoft has announced that its antivirus and anti-malware software will start treating free application that try to scare you into upgrading to paid software as “unwanted software.” That means they’ll be removed by Windows Defender, just like other malware. Microsoft says it’s expanding its definition of unwanted software to include program “that display coercive messaging” […]
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Lenovo agrees to pay $3.5 million fine for Superfish, promises not to do it again
A few years after Lenovo was caught pre-installing adware on computers without informing customers, the company has reached a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission and 32 state attorneys general from across the United States. Among other things, Lenovo will pay $3.5 million, get consent from customers before installing any similar software in the […]
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WikiLeaks claims its Vault 7 release includes CIA’s hacking tools
WikiLeaks is releasing thousands of documends and files that the organization claims comprise the most of the CIA’s hacking tools. The organization calls the group of materials “Vault 7,” and plans to release nearly 9,000 items eventually, starting with today’s “Year Zero” release. The full Vault 7 archive is said to include viruses, trojans, and other malware used […]