Malvertising

Malvertising

Malvertising, short for malicious advertising, is the use of online advertising to spread malware. This form of cyber attack involves injecting malicious code into legitimate online advertising networks and distributing it to unsuspecting users.

Malvertising can take various forms, such as pop-up ads, banner ads, or video ads. When a user clicks on or interacts with the infected ad, the malware is downloaded onto their device without their knowledge.

One example of malvertising is the use of fake antivirus ads that trick users into downloading malware disguised as security software. Another example is the distribution of ransomware through malicious ads on popular websites.

To protect yourself from malvertising, it is recommended to use ad blockers, keep your software up to date, and exercise caution when clicking on online ads.

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