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After several incidents where malware was distributed through ads, I think it is fair to call it self defence.
by krylon 10y ago
After several incidents where malware was distributed through ads, I think it is fair to call it self defence.
- rvense 10y ago"The fact that you can tell I'm using an ad-blocker makes me feel justified in using one."
- blahi 10y agoThis is a valid argument only for people who disable javascript wholesale. The lion's share of malware distribution is done by hacked sites where the attacker configured to deliver a payload only in 5-10% of pageviews in order to delay detection.
- kbart 10y agoThis is a valid argument only for people who disable javascript wholesale" Not only. My older relatives happily click on "Congratulations, you won a million!!!" ads and end up with yet another browser bar or worse. No JavaScript required.
- blahi 10y agoParent talks about distribution of malware...