PikaBot Targets Enterprises Via Malicious Search Ads

Malvertising Service Uses Google Ads and Decoy Pages for Malware Distribution
Cybercriminals increasingly use malicious ads through search engines to deploy new malware targeting businesses, marking a rise in browser-based attacks. Researchers at Malwarebytes observed PikaBot, a malware family that appeared in early 2023, being distributed via malvertising.

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