Once Popular Online Ad Format Opens Top Tier Sites to XSS Attacks

Certain types of online ads that expand, contract and pop-open aren’t just annoying – they can sometimes be dangerous. The ads in question are called expandable ads, which use what is called iFrame Busters code. The ads, together with iFrame Buster code, are designed to break the limits of a...

EFF, AdBlock and Others Launch New Do Not Track Standard

After years of discussions, disagreements, and digressions, the Do Not Track header is supported by all of the major browsers. But because there’s no real requirement for sites or advertisers to respect it, DNT is not as effective as it could be. Now, the EFF, Disconnect, and several other...