This fake ad blocker malware impersonated uBlock Origin’s developer

I block ads (despite the hypocrisy) and you probably do too if you’re tech-literate enough to read PCWorld on the regular. So ...
SecurityWeek

Malicious Chrome Extension Crashes Browser in ClickFix Variant ‘CrashFix’

ClickFix variant CrashFix relies on a malicious Chrome extension to crash the browser and trick victims into installing the ...
NDTV

What Is uBlock Origin, Ad-Blocker Disabled By Google Chrome

uBlock Origin still works fully on Firefox and other browsers that support Manifest V2. Google is removing older Chrome extensions as it rolls out the new Manifest V3 update. Meant to improve security ...
PC Gamer

uBlock and a handful of other popular Google Chrome extensions have been axed overnight, but some of them just require turning off and on again

uBlock, more like you are blocked (temporarily). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. With the introduction of Manifest V3, Google's ...
9to5google

Google Chrome’s extension upgrades break uBlock Origin

The ad-blocker, uBlock Origin, is being automatically disabled in Google Chrome for users. This lapse in support is due to Chrome’s move to a new manifest version. Ad-blockers are more targeted lately ...
Bleeping Computer

uBlock Origin Now Blocks Sneaky First-Party Trackers in Firefox

uBlock Origin on Firefox can now block first-party tracking scripts that attempt to bypass filters and rules by utilizing DNS CNAME records to load scripts from a third-party domain. A first-party ...
PC World

Popular uBlock Origin ad-blocker appears in Edge’s walled extension garden

There aren’t a ton of extensions available for Windows 10’s Edge browser yet as Microsoft’s maintained tight control over the ecosystem, making it something of an event when a new big name add-on ...
ExtremeTech

Ad blocking for the masses, part one: uBlock Origin

The year 2015 may someday be remembered as when web-based ad blocking went mainstream. Let's start with a look at uBlock Origin. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...
TechRepublic

Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers

Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers Your email has been sent The problem started with Manifest V3, Chrome’s new extension specification, which is supposed to ...
Android Authority

Do you use uBlock Origin on Chrome? You'll soon have to use another ad blocker

Popular extensions like uBlock Origin, which are based on the Manifest V2 framework, will encounter compatibility problems with Chrome’s transition to Manifest V3. Google Chrome is prompting users to ...
Lifehacker

How to Make uBlock Origin Even Better at Ad Blocking in Firefox

Firefox is one of the best browsers for blocking ads and crappy web trackers, and you can make it even better using “nuke-’em-all” browser extensions like uBlock Origin. Now, Ghacks and GitHub users ...
Gizmodo

Google Is Hobbling Popular Ad Blocker uBlock Origin on Chrome

Users of the popular uBlock Origin extension on Google Chrome might need to make the switch to a new browser. Or maybe cave and subscribe to YouTube Premium ...