Hackers abuse Google Ads to spread malware in legit software

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by Rasheed187, Dec 31, 2022.

  1. Brummelchen

    Brummelchen Registered Member

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    sponsored ads are hidden with DOM rules, means, only visible hiding, in fact those are still present.
     
  2. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

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    Here some more info about the Snatch hacker group who uses fake ads on Google Search trying to install info-stealers and ransomware on home user PC's. Thunderbird also warned about this on their website, see second link.

    https://krebsonsecurity.com/2023/09/snatch-ransom-group-exposes-visitor-ip-addresses/
    https://blog.thunderbird.net/2023/1...e-you-using-a-trusted-version-of-thunderbird/
     
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