Blog | G5 Cyber Security

Targeted AnyDesk Ads on Google Served Up Weaponized App

Malicious ad campaign was able to rank higher in searches than legitimate AnyDesk ads. 40 percent of those that clicked on the ad began the installation of the malware. The criminals behind the malicious ad managed to avoid Google s anti-malvertising screening policing. Google says it relies on a combination of humans and automated tools to block abusive ads. Some experts believe Google needs to take more responsibility when it comes to policing its own ad network and others need to do more to block cybercriminals from using their tools.

Source: https://threatpost.com/ad-malicious-version-anydesk/166525/

Exit mobile version