Digital Deception: Hackers Target Users with Malware via Fake Windows News on Google Ads

In recent years, hackers have discovered new methods to spread their malware in order to steal any information they can. The hacker has been reported to be using Google Ads in order to make money, according to Bleeping Computer. Approximately a dozen domains have been reported to be hosting the WindowsReport independent media site. ‘

To infiltrate Google’s advertising network, hackers disguise themselves using this method before setting up their own accounts.

Hackers provided a run-up of CPU-Z over the fake WindowsReport website on which hackers hosted their exploit. In Windows, CPU-Z is one of the most useful free tools available for monitoring the hardware components of the computer. When searched before the site is traced, that site will end up as a RedLine Stealer or malicious application to steal information from users. 

The software allows hackers to filter sensitive system data including stored passwords, payment information, cookies, cryptocurrency wallets, and similar information in order to gain access to systems.

In order to attract large numbers of people to click on these malicious CPU-Zs in Google Ads, hackers intentionally promote these malicious CPU-Zs in Google Ads advertisements. 

A number of diversions will be needed to let the users avoid Google’s anti-familication cranes before they are allowed to enter the actual CPU-Z site.

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