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Tech Support Scam Kit Uses Google Ads to Deliver Fake Security Alerts
Google Ads deliver a tech support scam kit that shows fake security alerts, makes browsers appear locked and…
Operation FlutterBridge Uses Fake Google Ads to Spread macOS Backdoor
Operation FlutterBridge uses fake Google ads and shell companies to deploy FlutterShell, a new macOS backdoor targeting unsuspecting users.
“Claudy Day” Flaws Allow Data Theft via Fake Claude AI Ads, Report
Researchers detail “Claudy Day” flaws in Claude AI that could enable data theft using fake Google Ads, hidden…
Hackers Use 1Campaign to Hide Malicious Ads From Google Reviewers
Varonis Threat Labs reveals 1Campaign, a platform used to trick Google Ads and hide phishing pages. Learn how this cloaking tool targets real users while evading security.
Google Ads and Claude AI Abused to Spread MacSync Malware via ClickFix
Cybersecurity experts at Moonlock Lab have discovered a new ClickFix attack. Hackers are using hijacked Google Ads and fake Claude AI guides to trick Mac users into installing the data-stealing MacSync malware.
Malicious Google Ads Target Mac Users with Fake Mac Cleaner Pages
Mac users searching for software on Google or other search engines should be extra careful.
Malicious Perplexity Comet Browser Download Ads Push Malware Via Google
Attackers are exploiting Google Ads with fake Comet Browser download links to spread malware disguised as Perplexity’s official installer. The campaign, tracked by DataDome, has ties to DarkGate.
ALPHV (BlackCat) Ransomware Using Google Ads to Target Victims
Yet another day, another instance of a Google service being exploited for spreading malware infections.
Beware of Fake Facebook Profiles, Google Ads Pushing Sys01 Stealer
The researchers have been tracking the malware campaign since November 2020.
Google Ads Malware Wipes NFT Influencer’s Crypto Wallet
NFT influencer @NFT_GOD downloaded malware through Google Ads while attempting to download OBS, an open-source video streaming software.