Malvertising Mayhem: The Scammer’s Secret Weapon Still Reigns Supreme
Watch out for malvertising—sneaky ads that aren’t just selling you a bad deal but might also steal your data! In the US, these digital scams jumped by over 40% in 2023. Scammers use malvertising to push malware and phony investment schemes, all while masquerading as legit businesses in search results. Stay alert!
Hot Take:
**_Who knew that clicking on a digital ad might end up being more dangerous than a toddler with a crayon in a white-walled living room? Malvertising is like that sneaky cousin who shows up at family gatherings just to swipe the silverware._**
Key Points:
– Malvertising is on the rise with a 42% increase month-over-month in fall 2023.
– Most malvertising activity originates from Pakistan and Vietnam.
– Cybercriminals utilize SEO poisoning to place malicious ads in prominent search result spots.
– Google blocked 5.5 billion ads and suspended over 12.7 million accounts in 2023.
– Malvertising is increasingly used in phishing, credit card scams, and infostealers.