We've stopped clicking shady .exe files, but we blindly npm install packages with 500 dependencies. That's where modern badware hides.
You’ve heard of viruses, but have you heard of ? It’s the software that promises to speed up your PC, clean your registry, or "fix your drivers"—but actually just floods you with ads and steals your search history. badware
If a free tool asks for "permission to read your data on all websites" or runs a hidden headless browser—it’s badware. We've stopped clicking shady
🔹 Your browser homepage changed without your permission. 🔹 You see ads on websites that don't usually have ads (like your bank login). 🔹 Your computer fan runs loud even when you aren't doing anything. We've stopped clicking shady .exe files
Stay safe. Stay skeptical. 🛡️