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"If the home computer was not protected with up-to-date anti-virus software, the Angler would search for vulnerabilities and, if possible, deliver the "ransomwa
by drewg123 8y ago
"If the home computer was not protected with up-to-date anti-virus software, the Angler would search for vulnerabilities and, if possible, deliver the "ransomware" that seized control of the machine."
It is amusing that they don't mention that ad bocking extensions also protect against this sort of thing. In fact, defense in depth against malicious ads are one of the best reasons to run an adblocker.
- Zenbit_UX 8y agoYou're shocked that an online news agency wouldn't advocate for users to install an adblocker?
- drewg123 8y agoMore like calling them out for it, actually.
- proaralyst 8y agoIt's the BBC, they're taxpayer funded and don't advertise (within the UK).
- JulianMorrison 8y agoBut they're really, really Establishment. They wouldn't advocate adblocking, because it would challenge the status quo.
- duxup 8y ago>But they're really, really Establishment. What does that mean exactly? I see folks say 'establishment' and other phrases that seem heavily loaded and used as evidence of something they're proposing... but it isn't evidence of anything.
- mannykannot 8y agoIt has quite a few articles on the topic, such as this one, which has a "What's the benefit to users?" section. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34173732 https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34173732