iam-py-test Jul 12, 2023
Adaware AdBlock claims to be "The fastest and safest ad blocker". But what is reality? 🧵​
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Adaware AdBlock is based on uBlock Origin, a fact they do admit albeit seemingly only on the extension's "About" page.
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The filterlists appear to be the same selection as uBo, but with #EasyPrivacy and #PeterLowe disabled
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The oddest change, however, is in the "Trusted sites": They have completely disabled uBo on a long list of websites including but not limited to Yahoo, OutLook, Microsoft, and Google (full list: https://gist.github.com/iam-py-test/efd68a122c641b6f511bcc1f952c1d6b).
They claim on the support docs "The exceptions list exists out of respect for the reputable online publishers we work with through our other products. We do not generate revenue from this list. " (https://support.adaware.com/hc/en-us/articles/360046344632-WHY-DOES-ADAWARE-AD-BLOCK-HAVE-AN-EXCEPTIONS-LIST-)
Worrying list of allowlisted sites in ADAWARE AD BLOCK (see https://infosec.exchange/@iampytest1/110701977366775746)

Worrying list of allowlisted sites in ADAWARE AD BLOCK (see https://infosec.exchange/@iampytest1/110701977366775746) - trustedsites.md

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Show threadJerryJul 12, 2023

@iampytest1

> The oddest change, however, is in the "Trusted sites": They have completely disabled uBo on a long list of websites including but not limited to Yahoo, OutLook, Microsoft, and Google

For others that is about to misunderstand this sentence...

Then, This Malicious software have disabled Ublock Ogirin as a "Trusted site" WHILE they have ADDED malicious and very dangerous site like #Google #Micrsoft and #Yahoo

Sorry for writing this addendum @iampytest1 but I got confused and thought something else.

PS: is this the addon from adaware\.com (https://0xacab.org/my-privacy-dns/matrix/-/issues/7604) or something else we should have stopped ASAP?

adaware.com (#7604) · Issues · My Privacy DNS / Matrix · GitLab

@(Already_Listed_In_File) report this AdWare related domain to be added into the MyPDNS RPZ Firewall

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Show threadiam-py-test Jul 12, 2023
@JerryMouse Yes: It is the same.
Sorry for writing that in a confusing manner.
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@iampytest1 Don't worry, my thought also happens to be ahead of my typing :)
Jul 12, 2023 at 10:51pmWeb