Beware the Great Firewall Decoy: Hackers Lure with Banned App Ads to Plant Malware
Beware, netizens! Hackers are luring users in China with fake ads for banned apps, only to serve up a malware smorgasbord. Don’t bite the bait!
Hot Take:
Looks like some enterprising cyber ne'er-do-wells have taken one of the oldest tricks in the book (malvertising) and given it a Great Firewall jump! Using compromised or bespoke Google Ads accounts, they're dangling the forbidden fruit of banned communication apps in front of Chinese consumers. But surprise, surprise! Instead of digital freedom, it's a one-way ticket to malware city, population: your computer. Remember kids, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is a RAT (Remote Access Trojan, that is).Already a member? Log in here