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Malicious Online Ads Are Now Hacking Computers

Original: Internet Ads Are Now Hacking Your Computer...

Warnings are circulating that everyday internet advertisements are being weaponised to infect users' computers with malware. The practice, known as malvertising, involves attackers buying ad space on legitimate websites so that simply loading or clicking an ad can compromise a device. Commentators are urging users to use ad blockers and keep software updated, noting that even trusted sites can unknowingly serve these dangerous ads.

Why now: Cybersecurity commentators are drawing attention to a rise in malvertising attacks that can infect ordinary web users.

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