April 17, 2019

Ad blocker firms rush to fix security bug

If you’re using an ad blocker to filter out online commercials, then beware: You might be vulnerable to a new attack revealed on Monday that enables hackers to compromise your browser.

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September 11, 2018

Keybase browser extension weakness discovered

Respected researcher Wladimir Palant has recommended users “uninstall the Keybase browser extension ASAP” after discovering a gap in its end-to-end encryption.

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September 14, 2016

AdBlock Plus launches its ad-selling platform

The company has rolled the dice on its relationship with both users and publishers

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August 17, 2016

Facebook’s unblockable-ads push is a “big bluff”

Researchers say there's no way Facebook can wiggle out of rules requiring social media to label ads, and their Chrome extension proves it.

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June 03, 2016

Newspaper industry asks FTC to investigate “deceptive” adblockers

The Newspaper Association of America is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate adblockers' "deceptive" and "unlawful" practices.

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May 05, 2016

Adblock Plus to let us tip sites to make up for not enduring ads

Adblock Plus is partnering with Flattr on a way to both skip dangerous/aggravating ads and yet still toss a few crusts at ad-reliant sites.

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March 03, 2016

Adblockers are a “protection racket”, says senior politician

The UK culture secretary is worried about the demise of the publishing industry, but he's directing fire at the wrong target.

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February 29, 2016

“Acceptable Ads”: Are there any? And who gets to monetize them?

OK, just how much do you hate web and mobile ads? Necessary evil? Must destroy all? Or somewhere in between?

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February 03, 2016

Samsung’s default mobile browser now supports ad blocking

Samsung's support for mobile ad blockers represents another blow for the advertising industry, which has been waging all-out war against ad blockers.

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