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04.19.18
Fake ad blockers in the Chrome store had over 20 million installs
04.19.18 in
Internet

Fake ad blockers in the Chrome store had over 20 million installs

Google removed the impostors from the Web Store after AdGuard revealed their existence.

By M. Moon,   04.19.18
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02.14.18
Google explains how its Chrome ad filter will work
02.14.18 in
Internet

Google explains how its Chrome ad filter will work

Apparently, the browser will give you the choice to continue seeing intrusive ads if you want to.

By M. Moon,   02.14.18
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02.03.16
Google pulls Samsung-backed ad blocker from the Play Store
02.03.16 in
Mobile

Google pulls Samsung-backed ad blocker from the Play Store

It might not like Samsung's approach to ad blocking, though not for the reason you might suspect.

By J. Fingas,   02.03.16
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01.08.16
You say advertising, I say block that malware
01.08.16 in
Security

You say advertising, I say block that malware

Forbes asked readers to turn off ad blockers then immediately served them pop-under malware.

By V. Blue,   01.08.16
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10.09.15
Apple pulls ad-blocking apps that can 'compromise' security
10.09.15 in
Internet

Apple pulls ad-blocking apps that can 'compromise' security

Apps like 'Been Choice' could be 'used to compromise SSL/TLS security,' according to Apple.

By S. Dent,   10.09.15
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