Malvertising: This cyberthreat isn’t on the dark web, it’s on Google

The report outlines a sharp rise in malvertising, where cybercriminals use deceptive Google search ads and convincing copycat sites to distribute malware—often credential stealers—by impersonating brands such as Amazon, Rufus, Weebly, Notepad++, and TradingView. It links this trend to Microsoft’s 2022 macro restrictions, notes the sophistication of targeting and evasion techniques, and recommends layered defenses, including browser-based protections and real-time endpoint security.