Malvertising combines 'malicious' and 'advertising,' spreading malware through trusted websites, exploiting user trust in reputable internet services.
Detecting malvertising is challenging as attackers mimic legitimate brands, leading to harmful downloads on devices with viruses, spyware, or ransomware.
Cybercriminals use ad networks to target specific users promoting harmful programs, causing data theft, financial fraud, and ransom demands through malvertising campaigns.
In mid-2023, an extortion campaign leveraged malvertising to deploy BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware through fake software download pages advertised on search engines, tricking victims into downloading harmful files.
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