PCWorld: Malicious Web Apps: How to Spot Them, How to Beat Them

These days, a Web app can be malware. Here's what you need to know about this emerging threat, and what to watch for.

By Tony Bradley
March 18, 2012

Web apps are great. They're available for use virtually anywhere, anytime, from practically any device that has a Web browser. Web apps are also easy to update and maintain: The developer tweaks the app on the Web server, and everyone who uses it has access to the latest version.

But Web apps can contain more than you bargained for, and in some instances they may actually be malicious. You need to be aware of the risks that Web apps can pose, and know how to protect yourself.

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