Over 850 Fake ChatGPT Ads on Google Distribute Malware to Windows Users
· 1h ago · Originally reported by Cybernews
More than 850 fraudulent ads promoting fake ChatGPT services have appeared on Google, targeting Windows users and tricking them into downloading malware. These deceptive ads exploit the popularity of AI tools to spread malicious software.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risks of ad fraud and malvertising in search advertising, showing how bad actors can use trusted platforms to distribute harmful software and compromise user security.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like someone putting fake posters for a cool new game at your school, but when you scan the code, your computer gets a virus instead.
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