Massive utility scam campaign spreads via online ads
Malwarebytes researchers have discovered a prolific campaign of fraudulent energy ads shown to users via Google searches.
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Nitrogen shelling malware from hacked sites
Threat actors are using all the tools at their disposal to deliver malware. Malicious ads are only one step in the chain, with compromised sites providing the free hosting and changing capabilities that can evade detection.
Read moreMalicious ads for restricted messaging applications target Chinese users
Chinese speaking users looking for Telegram, or LINE are being targeted with malicious ads. Instead of downloading the legitimate application, they install malware.
Read moreAtomic Stealer rings in the new year with updated version
Mac users should be aware of an active distribution campaign via malicious ads delivering Atomic Stealer. The latest iteration of the malware is stealthy thanks to added encryption and obfuscation of its code.
Read morePikaBot distributed via malicious search ads
PikaBot, a stealthy malware normally distributed via malspam is now being spread via malicious ads.
Read moreRansomware review: December 2023
In November, ransomware gangs attacked at least 457 victims—the highest monthly count in 2023, after May’s record numbers.
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