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🚪 You locked the door, but these five monsters already slipped inside

🧹 Vacuum
iRobot's test vacuums recorded homes to learn how to navigate around obstacles. The footage went to human annotators, and photos of thousands of users eventually leaked online, including a woman on the toilet and a child on the floor

❄️ Fridge
Since September 2025, Samsung Family Hub fridges (from $1,800) show ads on the door while you're not doing anything. You can't turn it off, and there's no ad-free paid tier. Samsung says screens like these are coming to ovens and washing machines too

🚙 Speaking of cars
In 2023, Mozilla audited the privacy policies of 25 car brands, and all of them failed. 84% can share your data, 76% can sell it. The scariest part was the sheer range of what they collect: Nissan's list turned out to include "sexual activity."

📱 Phone
Believe it or not, your number already has a score. TeleSign collects data on your calls (who you call, how often, how long you talk) and turns it into a "trust score" it sells to services from TikTok to Microsoft. A bad score can get you blocked or stuck with extra verification. You can't check or contest it: TeleSign says about half of the world's mobile subscribers have one.

📻 Baby monitor
Many baby monitors ship with the default password admin/admin. Scanners find these cameras in minutes, and then a complete stranger can watch your nursery and get into your whole home network: the speakers, the lights, and that same vacuum

What you can do right now: change the factory passwords and turn off any "share data to improve the service" toggles. And to cut ads and trackers from smart devices across your whole house at once, AdGuard DNS does the job.

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How many devices in your home are connected to the internet?

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👻 Remember standing in a dark bathroom, staring into the mirror, saying Bloody Mary three times?

In 2026, Bloody Mary has already made its way into your apartment. And you don't even have to summon her anymore: she shows up on her own, the moment you hit “Accept all” on any website.

All these “monsters” are already inside our homes. Ready to dive into their lore, find out what makes them dangerous and how to beat them? We promise it won't be scary. (Almost.)

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🚨 Web security alert: urgent AdGuard updates released

A major flaw has hit web encryption: Certificate Authority eMudhra (emSign) generated private keys for eight intermediate certificates with weak randomness. In plain English, keys that should be practically unbreakable were so trivial that attackers could easily recover them to forge certificates and impersonate websites.

Major browser makers — Google (Chrome), Apple (Safari), Microsoft (Edge), and Mozilla (Firefox) — moved swiftly to distrust and block these compromised certificates.

What did AdGuard do?

We have already rolled out urgent updates across our apps, adding the affected eMudhra certificates to our blacklist.

Updated versions:
🧷 AdGuard for Windows: v8.0.3
🧷 AdGuard for Android: v4.15.1
🧷 AdGuard for Mac: v2.20.2
🧷 AdGuard for Linux: v1.5

What does this mean for your browsing?
HTTPS filtering will not work on domains using these certificates — such connections will be validated by the browser itself. This ensures our filtering won't mask any security warnings, though you might see ads on these sites.

💡 Action items for you:
⚠️ Update AdGuard to the latest build
🔍 Make sure you are using a secure, fully updated browser that has already revoked these certificates

Safe choices include:
— Chrome, Edge, Opera, Brave, Vivaldi (revoked via Google CRLSet)
— Firefox (revoked via Mozilla OneCRL)

Update and stay safe! 🚀

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Just a friendly reminder: our family plan trusts you to know your own family. 9 devices, no questions asked 😉

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Read all the details in our blog: https://t.co/extKew1Hm8

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Ever switched off your ad blocker to check why a website isn’t working? Then hours pass, and you’re still browsing unprotected, simply because you forgot to turn it back on.

AdGuard for Android v4.15 fixes this with Pause protection. Set a timer for 30 seconds, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes, and when it runs out, AdGuard switches protection back on by itself. You don't even need to open the app.

Small update, but it saves you from leaving your phone exposed by accident.

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🥷 AdGuard VPN v2.17 for iOS and Android: one update for two platforms

AdGuard VPN v2.17 is here — this time as a joint release for iOS and Android. Starting with this release, we'll keep updates for both platforms in sync to bring you key features and improvements faster.

📱 Take a shortcut (iOS)

You start the day with AdGuard VPN on. Then you need it off for a few minutes to check your bank account, so you open the app, tap Disconnect, open the banking app, close the banking app, open the AdGuard VPN app again, and tap Connect. Sure, that's easy enough to do once, but what if you do the same thing five times a day?

Shortcuts on iOS can make your life easier — you can connect or disconnect in one tap from your Home Screen, or set up an automation for a specific app.

To add a Connect, Disconnect, or Toggle VPN shortcut to your Home Screen, open the AdGuard VPN app and go to Settings → Shortcuts → Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen. You'll find quick installation instructions there. You can also add your shortcuts as a widget on the Home Screen, add a control to the Control Center, or set up automations to turn AdGuard VPN on for a specific app or Wi-Fi network.

🗣 Hey Siri, connect to AdGuard VPN

Sometimes even tapping the screen can feel like too much. Use a Siri voice command of your choosing to turn AdGuard VPN on and off whenever you want. Open the AdGuard VPN app and go to Settings → Shortcuts → Set up Siri phrases. Record separate phrases for connecting and disconnecting, and AdGuard VPN will follow your command.

🎁 Catch every discount (Android)

This one is for Android users. If you're waiting for the right moment to buy a VPN license, tracking discounts just got easier. When a promotion is active, it appears on the purchase screen in the app. There's no need to check our website or wait for an email to find out whether a special offer is available.

🌐 Change the script

You can now add domains written in non-Latin scripts, like *.рф for Russia and *.中国 for China. Just go to Exclusions → Add website and enter the domain you need.

Read all the details in our blog: https://t.co/iBtC1Fgpho

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💚 AdGuard for Mac v2.20: Full compatibility with macOS 27 — and more

If you use Mac but prefer Chrome, Edge, or Gecko-based browsers over Safari, this update is for you.

To install and verify AdGuard Browser Assistant in third-party browsers, the app needs access to Files and Folders. In macOS 27, however, Apple restricted access to those browser folders.

Previously, without necessary permissions, AdGuard simply displayed a Not supported status. This made it look like the Assistant wouldn’t work at all, even though all it took was turning on a single permission in the settings.

In v2.20, we’ve completely reworked this workflow. No more guesswork: the app now explains exactly what’s missing and takes you straight to the relevant system settings in just one click.

We’ve also added new browsers to the default filtering list, updated the filtering engines, and fixed several bugs. Read all the details in our blog: https://t.co/JHE6TL1J48

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🎯 The big launch of AdGuard Mini for Android is just around the corner!

We’re on the home stretch, polishing every detail. Thanks to early feedback, we’ve already hunted down and fixed a solid batch of bugs and minor issues.

Want to help us cross the finish line? Join our beta testing program, take the app for a spin, and let us know what you think: https://t.co/85h51nvFux

Notice a bug? You can report it via Settings → Support or on GitHub: https://t.co/3238ifb3hq

Your feedback matters — help us make the launch flawless! 💚

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📢 The ABDS 2026 agenda is live

The full schedule for Ad Blocker Developer Summit is up at https://t.co/2dQ647uqSL

This year we've got a brand-new privacy track running parallel to the main track on Day 1.

Go check out the schedule and tell us: what are you most excited about?

Attendance is free, just register in advance: https://t.co/OQW8WB13gA

See you in Copenhagen 👋

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@assumebreach Appreciate the shoutout, Craig. Just doing our part 🙌

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💚 AdGuard Browser Extension MV3 comes to Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is phasing out Manifest V2 extensions, and AdGuard was on the list. We're not going anywhere, though. Our Manifest V3 version is now live in Edge Add-ons, and it replaces the old MV2 build.

Quick note: if you search for AdGuard in Edge Add-ons and don't find us, that's a technical issue on Microsoft's side, and we expect it to be resolved soon. In the meantime, grab the extension from this direct link, it works as intended: https://t.co/NmkmhTJe0s

What changes under MV3? With MV2, the extension saw every network request in real time and decided what to block. Now the browser gets a prebuilt ruleset and applies it itself. That shift has a price: rule counts are limited, some filtering techniques can't be reproduced exactly, and most filter updates have to ship with the extension, so some improvements reach you later than before. However, for most users, everyday filtering stays the same: we've already done a lot of work, and will continue to work hard, to keep the AdGuard MV3 extension as capable as its MV2 version was.

⚙️ If you use custom filters or user rules, there's one setting to flip after installing: open edge://extensions, click Details, and turn on Allow User Scripts. Without it, the extension can't apply your custom rules.

Want to stay on MV2? Options are limited, most browsers are heading the same way. Firefox still supports MV2 extensions. Or you can skip browser policy changes entirely with AdGuard Ad Blocker for Windows, Mac, and Android, which block ads across your whole device, plus add phishing and malware protection and much more.

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oh, it's actually happening, guess it's time for us to go offline

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Wtff??? Did I just read an ad in a book ????? IN A BOOK???????????

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🏠 AdGuard Home v1.0 beta: The ultimate network shield is back in action

Imagine your smart TV is silently tracking what you watch, your mobile games are chatting with data brokers behind your back, and your smart fridge is acting way too curious. For years, AdGuard Home has been the ultimate, free, open-source shield protecting your entire home network from this exact chaos.

But let’s be real: lately, that shield has been a bit too quiet, stuck in a long cycle of routine maintenance and minor patches.

That ends today. We are breaking the pattern and officially launching the AdGuard Home v1.0 beta, shifting the project into high gear with active development, massive performance boosts, and a fresh new look.

Here is what makes this major leap forward so exciting:

• A refreshed, yet familiar UI
We completely redesigned the interface to look clean and modern. We kept the core layout familiar so you won’t get lost, but added a fully responsive mobile UI so you can manage your network on the go

• Lighter and faster
The entire frontend has been rebuilt from scratch to consume significantly less memory. AdGuard Home now runs flawlessly even on low-power devices like a Raspberry Pi

• Easier setup & better control
Enjoy a seamless installation wizard, a cleaner query log with expanded request data, and new automated update intervals for your filters

Since this is a massive milestone with a brand-new versioning scheme, we need your help testing it across different environments. Ready to give the beta a spin, find update instructions, or see what’s coming next? All the details about the new version are waiting for you in our blog. You can also download the beta right now to try it all for yourself. Give it a spin and let us know what you think!

https://t.co/xjTYfED1G8

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There's finally a holiday for self-hosters!

The Self-Hosting Day 2026 promo is live, running September 25 through October 25, and AdGuard is one of the partners bringing prizes. Over on Reddit, the r/minilab community is celebrating people who run their own corner of the internet, so we came with something worth entering for.

What we're giving away:

5 lifetime AdGuard Ad Blocker Family licenses for the community story awards, plus 35 annual Ad Blocker Personal licenses, 35 annual AdGuard VPN subscriptions, and 25 annual AdGuard DNS Personal licenses in the lucky draw.

If you run a homelab, AdGuard Home is probably already on one of your boxes. It filters ads, trackers, and malicious domains for every device on your network, straight from your router or server. No per-device apps, no per-device settings. One install, and the whole house is clean.

To enter, share your setup, the apps you run, or your story in the comments of the Self-Hosting Day post on r/minilab before October 25. Winners are announced October 30.

More details: https://t.co/f9JkioEr8Z

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☁️ AdGuard DNS v2.24: Flexible Parental сontrol pauses & major Enterprise upgrades

AdGuard DNS v2.24 is here, and it has something for everyone. We’ve taught Parental control to keep up with your real everyday routine, and rolled out two major features for our Enterprise partners.

Here’s what’s new:

☁️ Up to five pauses a day in Parental control
Until now, the Pause schedule allowed only one interval per day. But real-world routines are never that rigid:
• A kid might need free access for an hour before school and another hour in the evening to unwind.
• Or maybe you use Parental control to stay off distracting sites during work hours, but still want a quick 15-minute coffee break in the morning and a proper breather over lunch.

Starting with v2.24, you can set up to five pauses per day. Even better, intervals can now seamlessly cross midnight (for example, setting a break from 10:00 PM on Monday to 7:00 AM on Tuesday).

☁️ New tools for Enterprise clients
For businesses managing corporate networks or offering white-label DNS services, v2.24 brings two major additions: Query log streaming and a dedicated Account IP for custom domains.

Head over to your dashboard, try out the new schedule, and check out our blog post for all the details and setup guides: https://t.co/I4PWsW1V1A

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full article: https://t.co/Nz42AGwh5i

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Open HBO Max, settle in for a movie, and there it is: a casino ad: A woman can can't afford baby formula, she's told to start playing online slots, and she conveniently wins the money she needs. That's the entire plot. She gambles her way out of poverty, and HBO Max decided this was the ad to show paying subscribers, in nearly every break.

The actors look generated, and the scripts repeat. The names stay the same: Chumba Casino, Lavish Luck, Jackpot Go, Gleaming Slots. One subscriber said Gleaming Slots was nine out of every ten ads they saw. Another got the same Chumba ad four or five times in a row, and a commenter called the experience a legally recognized form of torture. A viewer who struggles with gambling addiction said these are worse than the sports betting ads. One guy can't even escape them, his carrier plan can't be upgraded, so the paid solution isn't an option for everyone.

One user who contacted support got a single reply: your complaint will be taken into consideration. Meanwhile, ad time went from four minutes per hour to six, a 50% increase, and the old promise to never interrupt HBO shows is gone. The cheaper plan is a dumping ground, and the official fix is to pay more.

Tubi viewers get one or two of these in every break. Discovery+, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Sling, same complaints. Ampere Analysis, as reported by Business Insider, shows US streaming ad loads grew 18% between January and August.

We make an ad blocker, so you'd expect us to say "install AdGuard and you'll never see them again." Honest answer: sometimes. In a desktop browser you have a real shot. Inside apps and on TVs, much less. DNS can cut a separate ad domain, but when the ad comes from the same server as the show, blocking it blocks the show too. One Redditor claimed to have mostly cleaned up Apple TV with a custom blocklist and network logs, which suggests some ads are delivered separately, but there's no universal fix.

The saddest part is that somebody at HBO Max watched that baby formula ad and approved it. Kids will see these too, through a parent's profile, right around the time the new Harry Potter series arrives at Christmas.