42% increase in U.S. malvertising incidents, with Google targeted, in fall 2023.

Malvertising, the use of online ads for harmful purposes, is increasing sharply, with a 42% rise in incidents reported by Malwarebytes in the U.S. in fall 2023. Cybercriminals are targeting both major companies and individuals through deceptive ads, particularly on Google. To safeguard against these threats, experts advise avoiding sponsored links, verifying URLs, and not calling numbers listed in suspicious ads. Keeping software updated is also recommended.

September 05, 2024
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