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Hackers are using Punycode to create authentic-looking URLs in Google ads
Oct. 24, 2023, 9:24 p.m. | Cal Jeffrey
TechSpot www.techspot.com
A common tactic for getting people to download and install malware is to trick them into clicking a search ad disguised as the legit company that makes the desired software. Malwarebytes reports that attackers now use Punycode in Google Ads to make their URLs look even more authentic.
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