i4DM Month In Review | July 2025
HOW IS THIS HAPPENING?
Attackers create ads and websites that mimic legitimate companies, but when you click on their ads, they deliver malware instead of what you’re looking for. They are also using fake Google Ads login pages to trick advertisers into providing account credentials. They use Google Sites to host these convincing phishing pages, making it hard to distinguish from real Google ads.
WHAT IS THE WEAKNESS?
The consequences for users are data theft, system compromise, and malware network spread. Google says it’s investigating and addressing the issue. They are suspending accounts that distribute malware or violate their policies. Google says it’s blocked and removed billions of ads and suspended millions of advertiser accounts, utilizing AI to enhance detection.
USER PRECAUTIONS
– Be vigilant about login portals: Avoid clicking on sponsored links to access your Google Ads account login portal.
– Pay attention to URLs: Always verify the actual URL of a website before downloading software or entering sensitive information.
i4DM OFFERS DEFENSE MITIGATION CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS THAT:
– Prevent users from downloading malicious software applications.
– Educate users so everyone can become savvy to these types of scams and avoid them.
– Detect and respond to threats in real-time.
– Block users from accessing malicious sites.