Both Google and Apple have removed at least some of the apps from the company, Sensor Tower.
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Ad-blocking companies block ‘unblockable’ tracker
Ad-blockers have figured out a way to block the unblockable – a pernicious tracker technique that hides advertising networks in plain sight.
Apple restricts adblocking extensions
Apple has turned off the ability for adblocking companies to use their own blocking mechanisms in Safari.
Google pulls more fake adblockers from Chrome Web Store
Google has again been reprimanded for not spotting fake extensions impersonating popular brands in its Chrome Web Store.
Firefox won’t follow Chrome’s anti-ad-blocker changes, says Mozilla
Mozilla has told developers not to fret – it won’t follow Google in tweaking its browser to be unfriendly to ad blocking software.
Firefox to include tracker blocking report feature
Mozilla has introduced a lot of tracker blocking protections into Firefox lately. Now, it is planning a new feature that will let you see how many online snoopers you’ve successfully evaded. A new feature called the Tracking Protections Panel (aka the Protection Report) will tell users how many trackers Firefox blocked in the prior week, […]
Ad blocker firms rush to fix security bug
If you’re using an ad blocker to filter out online commercials, then beware: You might be vulnerable to a new attack revealed on Monday that enables hackers to compromise your browser.
Firefox picks up advertiser-dodging tech from Tor
Letterboxing comes straight from the Tor browser, and will help Firefox users avoid advertisers that follow them around the web.
Brave browser explains Facebook whitelist to concerned users
Brave is playing down fears after the revelation of what looked like a whitelist in its code allowing it to communicate with Facebook.
Google warning: Fix your dodgy ads within 30 days or get banned
Having taken what it thought was a decisive swipe at the problem of “abusive” advertising a year ago, Google now says next month’s Chrome 71 will unleash an even tougher crackdown.