Cybersecurity keeps evolving, and so do threats. One such threat is malvertising, it exploits the tools made for enhancing our digital threats. A recent campaign has surfaced, targeting Google products through malicious search ads, displaying the persistence and sophistication of threat attackers. The blog dives into the details of this campaign, its impact, and the steps users can take to protect themselves.
Malvertising, which comes from malicious + advertising involves the use of online advertisements to spread malware. Cybercriminals purchase ad space on legitimate websites, embedding malicious code within the ads. When users click these ads, they are redirected to malicious websites or have malware silently installed on their devices.
The Campaign Against Google Products
The recent campaign showcases the ingenuity of cybercriminals. By targeting dozens of Google products through malicious search ads, scammers managed to deceive users into visiting a fake Google homepage. This fake page, created using Looker Studio, was designed to lock up the browsers of both Windows and Mac users, effectively trapping them in a malicious environment.
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