by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 25, 2025 | google ads, Google Chrome, malware, Ophtek, SecTopRat, security software, security_updates
Cybercriminals are exploiting Google Ads to distribute malware disguised as a genuine Google Chrome installer, tricking users into downloading the malware. Threat actors are always innovative, and this recent attack underlines exactly why you need to be on your guard...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 28, 2024 | adblocker, google ads, MadMXShell, malware, Ophtek, typosquatting, verify sources, windows backdoor
Thanks to the presence of a previously unknown Windows backdoor, the MadMXShell malware has created digital chaos through the use of Google Ads Google Ads are a common sight for anyone stepping foot online, and they’re a sure-fire way to guarantee clicks for those...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 11, 2023 | Google, google ads, malware, Online Security, Ophtek
Search engines are the gateway to the internet, but there’s a very real chance they may just be serving up malware each time you use them. We all use search engines on a daily basis – with Google being the most popular choice – and, to be honest, we probably...
