Digital Hustle: How Bogus Software Outwits Google Ads and Your Antivirus
Forget the $20 Rolex scam, cybercriminals have gone digital! They’re selling malware-loaded bogus software via manipulated Google search results and fake ads. It’s like Grandma’s old saying got a modern update: “If it’s not from the official site, it’s likely a malware heist.” Welcome to the world of Malware Distribution via Ads.
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So, it seems that malicious actors are now the digital equivalent of the street hawker selling you a Rolex for $20. Only this time, they are selling bogus software loaded with malware instead of knock-off watches. They've upped their game by leveraging manipulated Google search results and fake ads. This comes as a stark reminder of why Grandma always said, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Except now it's more like, "if it's not from the official site, it's likely a malware heist."Already a member? Log in here