by Open Source News
February 5, 2010 01:39 PM
Categories:
News, Rumors and Gossip
Since its’ release on January 21st, the newest version of the Firefox web browser has received a great deal of attention. In just a short time it has achieved over 30 million downloads. Adware pushers are capitalizing on the success of Firefox, packing ad serving software in with the program in an effort to increase their reach. Purveyors of spyware and adware will try to take advantage of well known programs, illegitimately bundling their software into the install of the popular software. These programs are also commonly referred to as Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) whose content is not necessarily malicious, but is almost never wanted by the user. These types of software are often used to collect information about the user without the users’ knowledge or consent. The latest example is found on the fake Firefox download site below.
Read More In:
News, Rumors and Gossip
The world is talking about GNU, Linux, and the world of open and free software. Brought to you by LXer.com, stay up to date on the freshest news on your favorite code, firmware, or distro.
Featured Article
by
Brandon C
on October 22, 2010 1:15 PM
With Windows, browsing computers in the network can take a long time with serious delays before getting the computer lists. This especially happens in environments where there is not a server available which most of us have in our home scenarios. If not aware of it the TomatoUSB firmware can...
More »
Topics:
WNR3500L
Tomato