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'''YapBrowser''', also known as '''YapSearch''' or '''YapCash''', is a rogue ] that was removed from the Internet after security researchers found it was serving up child porn advertising. It eventually reappeared, with a peculiar twist; it now came with the odd claim that users could expect protection from harmful exploits and viruses. |
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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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The site hosting the browser download originates from Russia and includes an "adult version" that lets users search for and browse pornography-themed content for free. |
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The site even offers a "100% guarantee" that no malicious system infection will occur when using the software, but security researchers tracking the seedier side of the Internet have flagged YapBrowser as a serious threat to computer users. |
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* {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080508065613/http://uk.searchwebme.com/help/press.html |date=2008-05-08 }} |
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* {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060823053910/http://www.spywareguide.com/product_show.php?id=2848 |date=2006-08-23 }} |
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* {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011085046/http://www.pcworld.com/article/241556/users_warned_after_yapbrowser_returns_from_the_dead.html |date=2011-10-11 }} |
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The first sign of YapBrowser trouble came in April 2006 when malware researchers discovered that the browser was serving up spyware and underage porn advertising. |
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McAfee flags YapBrowser as a "potentially unwanted program" that directs the user to use the yapsearch.com search portal. |
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It appears that YapBrowser is primarily a front-end for an ] HTML rendering engine that uses commercial links to push users to other shopping search portals. |
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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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