#MalvertisingCampaign

Malware force-installs Chrome extensions on 300,000 browsers, patches DLLs

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August 9, 2024 at 11:25AM A widespread malware campaign installed malicious Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browser extensions, stealing browsing history and data. Malware employed diverse malvertising themes, infecting victims’ web browsers through fake software installers and digitally signed downloaders. The malware evaded antivirus detection, hijacked browser homepages, and persisted in the system, necessitating manual … Read more

Facebook ads for Windows desktop themes push info-stealing malware

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July 15, 2024 at 10:16AM Cybercriminals are using Facebook business pages and ads to promote fake Windows themes, pirated games, and software, infecting users with the SYS01 malware. They exploit hijacked or newly-created pages to reach users, stealing personal information and Facebook cookies. The malware targets browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, and Facebook account data, posing a … Read more

Malicious Notepad++ Google ads evade detection for months

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October 17, 2023 at 03:52PM A malvertising campaign targeting users searching for the Notepad++ text editor has gone undetected for months. The campaign uses misleading titles in Google search result ads, leading users to a decoy site or a malicious website that serves a payload, likely Cobalt Strike. To avoid downloading malware, avoid clicking on … Read more