An ongoing malvertising campaign steals Google advertiser accounts via fraudulent ads for Google Ads itself.
Tag: malvertising
‘Fix It’ social-engineering scheme impersonates several brands
Criminals are luring victims looking to download software and tricking them into running a malicious command.
AI-generated malvertising “white pages” are fooling detection engines
With AI, it’s not only the sky that’s the limit, it’s the entire universe.
Repeat offenders drive bulk of tech support scams via Google Ads
Consumers are getting caught in a web of scams facilitated by online ads often originating from the same perpetrators.
QuickBooks popup scam still being delivered via Google ads
When trying to download QuickBooks via a Google search, users may visit the wrong site and get an installer containing malware.
Hello again, FakeBat: popular loader returns after months-long hiatus
The web browser, and search engines in particular, continue to be a popular entry point to deliver malware to users. While…
Large eBay malvertising campaign leads to scams
Consumers are being swamped by Google ads claiming to be eBay’s customer service.
Google Search user interface: A/B testing shows security concerns remain
While Google is experimenting on how its search results page looks like, we are reminded of what users need the most: indicators of confidence.
Walmart customers scammed via fake shopping lists, threatened with arrest
Scammers are creating fake Walmart virtual shopping lists that look like a contact page for customer service.
Lowe’s employees phished via Google ads
Criminals are impersonating MyLowesLife, Lowes’ HR portal for current and former employees.