Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam
A newly discovered malicious browser extension called NexShield pretends to be a privacy-friendly ad blocker but deliberately crashes computers to trick users into executing harmful commands.
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A newly discovered malicious browser extension called NexShield pretends to be a privacy-friendly ad blocker but deliberately crashes computers to trick users into executing harmful commands.
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