Collaborate Disseminate
By Deeba Ahmed
Researchers warned that the campaign works through a network of fake websites that promote seemingly harmless crypto apps and other software.
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The FBI has recently warned the public about search engine ads pushing malware diguised as legitimate software – an old tactic that has lately resulted in too many malicious ads served to users searching for software, cracked software, drivers &#… Continue reading Google ads increasingly pointing to malware
The FBI is warning US consumers that cybercriminals are placing ads in search engine results that impersonate well-known brands, in an attempt to spread ransomware and steal financial information.
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By Waqas
A new malvertising campaign has emerged in which ChromeLoader malware is being used to hijack browsers and steal…
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By Waqas
Researchers believe that the campaign has been active since 2018, and since then, the malware has been under development constantly. Cisco Talos researchers have identified malvertising campaigns using fake installers of popular games and appl… Continue reading Malvertising attack distributes malicious Chrome extensions, backdoors
By ghostadmin
The leading national agencies like CISA recommended ad blockers as a basic cybersecurity tool for everyone.
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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urged federal agencies on Thursday to deploy ad-blocking software and standardize web browser usage across their workforces in order to fend off advertisements implanted with malware. “With many agencies greatly expanding telework options, agencies should increase attention on securing federal endpoints, including associated web browsing capabilities,” the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber arm said in a guide for agencies. With the alert, CISA joins the National Security Agency, which in 2018 likewise urged agencies to adopt ad blockers in response to the threat from “malvertising” that can spread malware. However, CISA cautioned that ad blockers aren’t a cure-all for the issue of malicious adversiting which in recent months has plagued TikTok and a slew of industries during the coronavirus. “Some browser extensions are known to accept payment from advertisers to ensure their ads are allowlisted from blocking,” the agency said, citing concerns that […]
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The Adrozek ad-injecting browser modifier malware also extracts device data and steals credentials, making it an even more dangerous threat. Continue reading Adrozek Malware Delivers Fake Ads to 30K Devices a Day
A fake Java update found on various porn sites actually downloads the well-known Zloader malware. Continue reading Attackers Target Porn Site Goers in ‘Malsmoke’ Zloader Attack
Malicious redirection websites are using typosquatting and impersonation to attack unwary visitors. Continue reading Xfinity, McAfee Brands Abused by Parked Domains in Active Campaigns