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Toolbars are software extensions that are visible in the GUI of the host program. In the case of PUPs, the host program is usually a browser. The visible part of the toolbar can vary from one extra button added to the browsers own taskbar, to the bar over the full width at the top of the browser window.
November 19, 2014 - The commonly seen advertising known as Mindspark offers a lot of toolbars that are classified as PUPs. In this article we discuss some of the reasons why and show you how to avoid and remove them.
November 29, 2013 - Potentially Unwanted Programs take the low road and steal users resources by installing Bitcoin Miners without their knowledge.
November 24, 2020 - Recent moves by Apple signal a potentially difficult future on macOS, where antivirus developers will have to play by increasingly limiting rules.
August 21, 2020 - For the Luddites and the technologically challenged, this is your crash course on malware detection. Learn what it is, how it works, and why it's important.
April 14, 2020 - In a zeitgeisty moment, Zoom has become the web conference tool of choice for everyone. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are taking note and Zoombooming the public. We show readers how to protect against this intrusion of privacy.
February 4, 2020 - The Washington Privacy Act would extend new data rights of access, correction, and deletion to Washington residents, with new rules on facial recognition.
