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TechRadar
2 weeks ago
Information security

Meta business accounts increasingly being hit by cyberattacks

Cybercriminals target Meta business accounts for malvertising campaigns, leveraging phishing kits to bypass multi-factor authentication. [ more ]
Forbes
1 month ago
Marketing

Malvertising Slips Through: Boosting Digital PR And Ad Safety Is Vital

Digital ad tools by mar-tech startups are crucial, but malvertising poses significant threats exploiting trust and mimicking legitimate brands. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Email fraudsters deploy sophisticated tactics to dupe users

Sophisticated ad fraud campaign SubdoMailing exploits legitimate domains for scams and malvertising.
Campaign bypasses spam filters by hijacking reputable companies' subdomains and domains. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

BlackCat affiliate seen using malvertising to spread ransomware | Computer Weekly

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware cartel is using malvertising techniques to compromise victims.
The ransomware operation has been linked to recent cyber heists and uses various methods to access networks.
The Nitrogen malware is being used as initial-access malware by the group and leverages Python libraries for stealth. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

BlackCat affiliate seen using malvertising to spread ransomware | Computer Weekly

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware cartel is using malvertising techniques to compromise victims.
The ransomware operation has been linked to recent cyber heists and uses various methods to access networks.
The Nitrogen malware is being used as initial-access malware by the group and leverages Python libraries for stealth. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Government spyware is another reason to use an ad blocker | TechCrunch

Ad blockers are being used as a defense against spyware as spyware makers weaponize online ads for surveillance. [ more ]
Lifehacker
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Five Best Ad Blockers You Can Install

Ad blockers reduce intrusive ads and enhance online security.
Popular ad blockers include AdBlock Plus, uBlock Origin, Ghostery, and AdBlock. [ more ]
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Dark Reading
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Malwarebytes Labs Reveals 50% Uptick in Credit Card Skimming in Advance of the Holiday Shopping Season

Credit card skimming is on the rise for the holiday shopping season.
Malvertising incidents have increased by 42% month-over-month in the US.
Shoppers should be cautious of compromised websites and online scams during the holiday season. [ more ]
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