Malvertising is a type of online advertising that uses malicious or malicious intent. It is a malicious or unwanted advertisement that is displayed through an online advertising network. Malvertising is typically used to spread malware, phish, or direct users to malicious websites.
Malvertising usually appears as legitimate online ads. The malicious code can be hidden in the embedded script or in an embedded image in the ad. It can also appear as an innocuous click-through advertisement, such as a banner ad or a pop-up. Malvertising can also appear as a banner ad or pop-up that contains malicious code.
Malvertising is a serious threat. It can infect users’ systems by downloading malicious code, installing malicious software, or even gathering personal information. It can also be used to spread ransomware, spyware, and other malicious programs.
Malvertising typically targets users with high-value or vulnerable systems, such as those running outdated anti-virus programs or unpatched operating systems. It is difficult to detect malvertising and impossible to block it completely. The best protection is to use up-to-date anti-virus and anti-malware software, as well as keep system updates current.
