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Adware Utilizes Google Docs To Scam Users

ID: ae6440d1-2dea-5eb8-af89-d68b6cdc42cb

STIX ID: report--ae6440d1-2dea-5eb8-af89-d68b6cdc42cb

Feed Name: Zscaler Security Research Blog

Threat Score
30/100

Date Published: 2025-04-02

Date Updated: 2026-05-01

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This report outlines a spam/scam campaign that leverages shortened links and Google Docs to redirect users to fake game downloads; victims are presented with bogus media players, codecs, and toolbars that install adware or lead to pages requesting personal information. The author includes VirusTotal links and file hashes for observed installers and warns administrators to scrutinize shared documents and block related indicators.

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