Pop-up ads that come as part of software packages are incredibly annoying, but they can also be dangerous and act as a top conduit for distributing malware. Microsoft is accordingly making some changes to the way it classifies adware, and will begin blocking it from user machines starting in July.


https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/microsoft-to-start-blocking-adware/
Pop-up ads that come as part of software packages are incredibly annoying, but they can also be dangerous and act as a top conduit for distributing malware. Microsoft is accordingly making some changes to the way it classifies adware, and will begin blocking it from user machines starting in July.
Mon, 07 Apr 2014 11:00:00 GMT
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/microsoft-to-start-blocking-adware/

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