The ongoing fight against “malicious software” or malware, on the internet involves constant development of new antivirus and antimalware tools by companies such as Avira, Avast, AVG, ESET, Trend Micro, McAfee and Symantec, to counter daily virus releases. However, malware concerns persist, as no single program counters all viruses, and invasive “rootkits”, that install hacker tools on the computer, pose major threats. A system’s safety relies on a combination of up-to-date software and responsible internet usage.
January 4 tech news roundup: Google removes legit Chrome extension instead of a malware, Microsoft displays yet another ad on Windows 11, Honey’s Pie AdBlock extension comes under fire – FileHippo News January 4 tech news roundup: Google removes legit Chrome extension instead of a malware, Microsoft displays yet another ad on Windows 11, Honey’s Pie AdBlock extension comes under fire
Google removed the popular EditThisCookie extension, which has 3 million users, from its Chrome Web Store due to its lack of support for Manifest V3.
