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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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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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* {{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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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. |
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