Google searches are becoming a bigger target of cybercriminals with the rise of 'malvertising'

Experts suggest you avoid clicking on sponsored links that come up during an internet search, and to keep your browser and operating system updated.

In fall 2023, cybersecurity software firm Malwarebytes tracked a 42% increase month-over-month in malvertising incidents in the U.S.

Malicious code can also be hidden in ads that appear on mainstream websites consumers routinely visit; passive vulnerabilities can also occur.

Corporate employees are targets of malvertising, with instances of big companies like Lowe's being exploited through misleading ads.

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