While the occasional online ads or pop-ups are standard, some sites take it too far, and poorly secured ad networks can become active threats to your browsing experience and device's security. However ...

The Hill may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. It’s no surprise that ad-blocking programs are growing and evolving. Where once those apps were content ...

YouTube just nuked your last refuge from video ads. The platform’s newest enforcement wave specifically targets Firefox and Opera users who thought uBlock Origin ...

New research reveals ad blockers' unexpected importance in malicious software prevention. Recent findings show how spyware makers employ banner advertisements for government surveillance. Innovators ...

The FBI has told the American public to download an ad blocker in order to protect from online security threats, as cyber criminals use adverts to push ransomware and steal details. The messaging is ...

YouTube is in a war against ad blockers, with its latest move seemingly closing a loophole in Firefox, and people just keep complaining about it. Last year, YouTube made its stance clear. If you want ...

YouTube users panicking over blank screens and broken playback can relax, the platform isn’t down. Google is reportedly ...

A hot potato: It appears that YouTube is once again trying to convince users of ad blockers to switch off the software by degrading their viewing experience on the platform. The latest punishment ...

YouTube's drawn-out war against ad blockers has found yet another front. On Monday, users began reporting glitches within the YouTube video player, including muted videos and clips that skip ...