Hackers Deliver Weaponized Notepad++ Via Google Ads

The threat actors use malicious advertising to target Notepad++, a well-known text editor for Windows, that could ultimately distribute malware and ransomware. In these malvertising efforts, threat actors take advantage of Google advertisements. According to Malwarebytes, it appears to have completely evaded detection for at least a few months. It is unique in its ability to […]

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