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ALPHV (BlackCat) Ransomware Gang Uses Google Ads for Targeted Victims

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By Deeba Ahmed
Yet another day, another instance of a Google service being exploited for spreading malware infections.
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DotRunpeX: The Malware That Infects Systems with Multiple Families

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By Deeba Ahmed
Researchers suspect that the malware may be operated by Russian-speaking groups, given the references to the language in its code.
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Google Ads drop FatalRAT malware from fake messenger, browser apps

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By Waqas
The primary target of this malware campaign is Chinese-speaking users in East and Southeast Asia.
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Google Ads Malware Wipes NFT Influencer’s Crypto Wallet

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By Habiba Rashid
NFT influencer @NFT_GOD downloaded malware through Google Ads while attempting to download OBS, an open-source video streaming software.
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Google tightens UK policy on financial ads after watchdog pressure over scams

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The UK’s more expansive, post-Brexit role in digital regulation continues to be felt today via a policy change by Google which has announced that it will, in the near future, only run ads for financial products and services when the advertiser in question has been verified by the financial watchdog, the FCA. The Google Ads […] Continue reading Google tightens UK policy on financial ads after watchdog pressure over scams→

Smashing Security podcast #226: Cryptocrazies and NFTs

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How did the SCAM cryptocurrency become a success? Why is Google allowing government rip-off ads to still appear on search results? And why on earth is everyone suddenly spending millions of dollars on NFTs?

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Google Updates Ad Policies to Counter Influence Campaigns, Extortion

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Starting Sept. 1, Google will crack down on misinformation, a lack of transparency and the ability to amplify or circulate politically influential content. Continue reading Google Updates Ad Policies to Counter Influence Campaigns, Extortion→