Devious Malware Has Jumped From Meta to Google Ads and Youtube to Spread
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Malware is spreading through Google Ads and YouTube, continuing a trend that started on Meta, and users are expressing frustration with the lack of control by these platforms.
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Ublock origin is one of my top most reasons-ish why I am on firefox (zen to be specific)
Ublock origin works like wonders on firefox, I love it.
I am currently using AdGuard and YouTube videos seem to have issues where it shows me a black screen unless I refresh the page.
Wipr 2
It’s a one time paid app that works for both Mac and iOS
They clearly have no control over what or who is using their platforms.