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Malware-as-a-service and AI generated text and images are already accessible, meaning even attackers with little or no skills can create convincing ads and powerful evasive malware to boot. We’re expecting a big uptick in malvertising as a result. Best practices for avoiding malvertising Awareness of the risks needs to increase so that anyone online applies caution to clicking on adverts on any website – no matter how much they trust it. Some people may be shocked to learn that even the most credible websites are not immune to malvertising. Indeed, we recently found that the top three brands impersonated by malicious threat actors attempting to steal personal and confidential data over a 90-day period were Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon. So, how can consumers ensure they don’t become the victim of malvertising? First, it’s important to carefully check website URLs before clicking. This can be done by hovering your mouse over the advert until the URL appears. Threat actors can often use convincing domain names by replacing certain characters to trick the eye, but they won’t be able to use the actual domain of the site you think you’re clicking on. Therefore, meticulously checking links for discrepancies is important. Second, web users should check the brand logo to see if it looks genuine. When logos are copied, they can appear stretched, squashed, or pixilated. This could be a sign that it’s not legitimate – large companies tend to have strict branding guidelines that malvertising attackers won’t necessarily follow. It’s also worth considering what the advert is asking you to do. Legitimate brands often place adverts to increase brand awareness. Malvertising campaigns do not care about these impressions. They will be more direct, asking you to ‘click here’ or ‘buy now’. In this sense, it’s important to be cautious of redirections. If you do click on an advert and it takes you through to the site you expected, be aware that the more ads you click on the higher chance you have of encountering malware. Our research has found that you’re only 3-7 clicks away from malware online. And the growing prevalence of AI generated content online will only fuel highly evasive threats such as malvertising further. Ultimately, the key is taking a cautious approach to adverts. No website is immune to malvertising. By staying vigilant and always following best practices, you’re much more likely to stay protected. Cyber Defense eMagazine – August 2023 Edition 60 Copyright © 2023, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
About the Author Tom is a Senior Sales Engineer at Menlo Security for the EMEA region, a leader in cloud security. In this role, he works closely with customers to meet their technical requirements and architects web and email isolation deployments for organisations across different industries. Coming from a varied background in cyber, Tom provides expert cybersecurity advice and strategic guidance to clients. Prior to Menlo Security, Tom previously worked for LogRhythm and Varonis. Tom is experienced at speaking at live events, including Infosecurity Europe, and presenting on webinars and podcasts. www.menlosecurity.com Cyber Defense eMagazine – August 2023 Edition 61 Copyright © 2023, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
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