Sneaky Malware Is Threatening User Trust in Digital Advertising
Malware buried in advertising is becoming a stubborn problem, and it is currently plaguing a number of mainstream sites.
Malware attacks can come from many directions. It is, however, possible to protect yourself by using a robust antivirus program and maintaining a healthy skepticism toward messages from unknown senders. Even still, malware buried in advertising remains a stubborn problem, and it’s currently causing issues for a number of mainstream sites.
Last week, Spotify users started encountering malware derived from ads served by the streaming site. Users across different operating systems encountered the problem, and Spotify was quick to respond, declaring the issue isolated.
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