McAfee Warns Users About Adception Malvertising in Search Ads
· 3d ago · Originally reported by McAfee
McAfee has issued a warning about 'Adception' malvertising, a tactic where deceptive ads appear in search results to trick users into clicking malicious links. The company provides guidance on how to identify and avoid these fraudulent ads.
Why it matters
Malvertising in search results can lead to security risks for users and undermine trust in digital advertising platforms. Understanding these threats helps both consumers and advertisers stay safer online.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like someone putting fake signs on a street to trick you into going the wrong way, but online with ads.
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Malvertising
Malvertising is using online ads to spread malware, scams or forced redirects, by sneaking harmful code or deceptive landing pages into ad creatives served through legitimate ad networks.
Search advertising
Search advertising is placing paid ads alongside search engine results, triggered by the words people search for and usually charged per click.
Guidance (forecast)
Guidance is a public company's own forecast of its future results, such as next quarter's revenue or full-year adjusted EBITDA, usually given as a range alongside an earnings report.
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