Vane Viper Unmasked: The Malvertising Menace Hiding in Plain Sight!
Infoblox uncovers Vane Viper, a massive malvertising scam masquerading as a legitimate ad network. Linked to PropellerAds, this decade-old operation is one of the largest seen to date, delivering malware globally. Infoblox warns advertisers and users to be cautious of untrusted sites and ad networks.
Hot Take:
Who would have thought that Vane Viper was more than just a catchy villain name from a comic book? This malvertising operation is a real-life Hydra, with heads popping up in top websites around the globe. It’s like a James Bond villain decided to ditch the volcano lair and go digital!
Key Points:
- Vane Viper is a massive malvertising network linked to PropellerAds.
- The operation has been running scams and spreading malware for nearly a decade.
- Domains associated with Vane Viper infiltrated about half of Infoblox’s customer networks.
- Connections found to Russian nationals and controversial industries like gambling and adult content.
- Infoblox advises advertisers to vet their ad networks, and users to be wary of unfamiliar ads.
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