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Malicious Chrome Look-alike – Daily Security Byte EP. 163

October 21, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

Have you installed free software lately. If so, there’s a chance you might think you’re surfing with Chrome, but in reality a look-alike browser is snooping on your web connections and forcing ads on you. In today’s video, I discuss eFast browser, a potentially unwanted program (PUP) shipping with certain free software installers.

Show note: I’m traveling tomorrow, and may not be able to post a daily video. If not, I’ll return Friday.

(Episode Runtime: 3:00)

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez1CwTwQwzI

EPISODE REFERENCES:

  • PC Risk’s write up on the  potentially malicious eFast browser – PC Risk
  • Malware Bytes analysis on eFast’s file and URL associations – Malware Bytes
  • Article on evil Chrome-browser look-alike – Network World

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chrome, eFast Browser, email security, Hacking, Infosec news, malicious advertising, Malware, Potentially Unwanted Programs, PUP, Software vulnerabilities

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  1. lsmoldinc says

    October 22, 2015 at 4:25 am

    This was the first episode I watched with the rotating globe thing in the background behind Mr. Nachreiner. I suggest you get rid of that graphic. It is very annoying when trying to listen to and watch the intended content.

    Mike Rannow
    Office Manager
    LS Mold Inc.

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