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In June 2006 YapBrowser was acquired by UK search engine SearchWebMe. SearchWebMe released a press release on 12 June 2006. "We are well aware of Yapbrowser's application history but this is all in the past. This is why we are pleased YapBrowser has decided to partner with us, SearchWebMe. We can assure you that the new YapBrowser download does not contain any hidden software, spy-ware, ad-ware or any harmful applications. We will be regularly checking the software and updating."
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'''YapBrowser''', also known as '''YapSearch''' or '''YapCash''', is a rogue ] that first appeared in 2006. Upon its release, security researchers found that YapBrowser redirected all traffic to a ] which contained images of ].<ref name=":0" /> In June 2006, YapBrowser was acquired by SearchWebMe, and it disappeared shortly thereafter.<ref name=":0" /> It reappeared in 2011, looking similar to its 2006 form.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/10/10/yapbrowser_zombie_reanimates|title=Zombie browser with evil past returns from the grave|first1=John|last1=Leyden|date=10 October 2011|website=The Register}}</ref>
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YapBrowser, also known as YapSearch or YapCash, is a rogue web browser that first appeared in 2006. Upon its release, security researchers found that YapBrowser redirected all traffic to a pornographic website which contained images of child pornography. In June 2006, YapBrowser was acquired by SearchWebMe, and it disappeared shortly thereafter. It reappeared in 2011, looking similar to its 2006 form.

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  1. ^ Leyden, John (10 October 2011). "Zombie browser with evil past returns from the grave". The Register.

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