Mark Beare’s Post

“Malvertising” is on the rise, which means you need to be even more careful where you click after a Google search! Malvertising, or malicious online ads, is on the rise, and it's targeting everyday Google searches. These rogue ads often appear as sponsored content, tricking users into clicking on fake websites designed to steal personal information or infect devices with malware. ⚠️ How to Protect Yourself: ❎ Avoid clicking on sponsored ads in search results—scroll down to organic links instead. ❎ Double-check URLs before taking any action on a site. ❎ Keep your browser and operating system up-to-date. ❎ Use ad blockers and consider privacy browsers like DuckDuckGo or Brave. Stay vigilant, and think before you click! #Malvertising #MalicousGoogleAds

A new large-scale campaign distributing Lumma infostealer malware through fake captcha pages has been observed using malvertising to exploit weaknesses in the digital advertising ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/gz6sZ92A

Bitdefender Labs discovered a dangerous "malvertising" campaign that used the META advertising platform to push fake Bitwarden ads to trick users into installing a malicious browser extension under the guise of a security update. Although this campaign was taken offline, the threat actors responsible will most likely continue setting up similar campaigns due to initial success that has already impacted thousands. #cybersecurity #infosec #Facebook

Discover the various types of ad scams, how they operate, and tips for protecting yourself from falling victim to deceptive advertising practices. #AdScams #OnlineSafety #ConsumerProtection #Phishing #FakeProducts #InvestmentFraud #DigitalAwareness #ScamAlert #Cybersecurity

This is a great piece on Wired featuring thoughts from Jérôme Segura. Malvertising is one of the best ways hackers can find their exact audience and target compelling scams and malicious downloads. People trust a search engine result when they search for a brand they know, often lowering their guard and clicking through to unsafe sites. Practice safe ad clicks! (or remove ads for free with Browser Guard)

Bitdefender Labs discovered a dangerous malvertising campaign that used the META advertising platform to push fake Bitwarden ads to trick users into installing a malicious browser extension under the guise of a security update. Although this campaign was taken offline, the threat actors responsible will most likely continue setting up similar campaigns due to initial success that has already impacted thousands. #cybersecurity #infosec #Facebook

Bitdefender Labs discovered a dangerous malvertising campaign that used the META advertising platform to push fake Bitwarden ads to trick users into installing a malicious browser extension under the guise of a security update. Although this campaign was taken offline, the threat actors responsible will most likely continue setting up similar campaigns due to initial success that has already impacted thousands. #cybersecurity #infosec #Facebook

Heads up, folks! Cybercriminals are at it again, this time using fake Bitwarden ads on Facebook to push a malicious Chrome extension that steals your sensitive data. These ads claim you're using an outdated version of Bitwarden and urge you to update immediately. The catch? The link directs you to a bogus site mimicking the Chrome Web Store, tricking you into installing malware. **Tip:** Always verify the authenticity of software updates by visiting the official website directly, rather than clicking on ads or unsolicited links. Have you ever encountered a phishing ad on social media? How did you handle it? #CyberSecurity #Phishing #Bitwarden https://lnkd.in/g8yG2_dA 

Bitdefender Labs discovered a dangerous malvertising campaign that used the META advertising platform to push fake Bitwarden ads to trick users into installing a malicious browser extension under the guise of a security update. Although this campaign was taken offline, the threat actors responsible will most likely continue setting up similar campaigns due to initial success that has already impacted thousands. #cybersecurity #infosec #Facebook