37,000 Chrome Users Downloaded Fake Version Of Adblock Plus

Over 37,000 Chrome users have downloaded a fake version of the popular Adblocker Adblock Plus. The extension was offered in the official Chrome Web Store, so the security investigator reports the "SwiftOnSecurity" alias on Twitter .

The extension used non-Latin characters so it seemed like it was about Adblock Plus. Over 37,000 Chrome users were deceived in this way. Once installed, the fake version shows all kinds of ads. The extension developer appears to be cloning more popular extensions and then offering it in the Chrome Web Store. Meanwhile, Google has removed the Chrome Web Store extension. The true version of Adblock Plus has more than 10 million users and over 158,000 reviews.

German Publisher Loses Lawsuit Against Adblock Plus

One of the biggest publishers in Europe have lost a lawsuit in Germany against Adblock Plus, with the German court the popular AdBlocker declared legal. Axel Springer SE in more than 40 countries and is responsible for publications as Die Welt, Bild, Sport Bild, Fakt and Business Insider.

According to lawyers for the publisher, the press has the fundamental right to advertise and advertisements would not be using products like Adblock Plus may be blocked. The lawyers argued that the publisher Axel Springer AG as the core task is displaying ads to visitors. "Journalistic content is only a means for readers to show the ads," so they let the judge know.

The judge ruled that Adblock Plus, which has tens of millions of users worldwide, is legal and therefore just can remain. In a response saying the developers of the AdBlocker that they continue to work with publishers, advertisers and websites in order not to encourage intrusive ads, finding new ways to improve and achieve a sustainable internet ecosystem for everyone advertisements. In April and May pulled German publishers and television companies in lawsuits against Adblock Plus even though the short straw.

Washington Post Blocks Adblock Users

The Washington Post website is a test begun blocking Adblock users, such as Adblock Plus. Who visits the website with a AdBlocker get a pop-up that states that the advertisements of the newspaper are safe and respect the privacy of readers. You will then be prompted to turn off the AdBlocker, otherwise it is not possible to read articles.

Other readers report that they are being redirected to a page that asks you to sign up for the newsletter and gain access to the desired article. "Without income from subscriptions or ads, we can not deliver the journalism that people have come to expect. We are now various ways to the test to see what these readers can move to allow advertisements in the Washington Post, or to subscribe" , as a spokesman opposite let BuzzFeed know. Meanwhile, users on the Internet ask how they can block the bypass.