Fake “Mac Cleaner” Campaign Uses Google Ads to Redirect Users to Malware

Fake “Mac Cleaner” Campaign Uses Google Ads to Redirect Users to Malware

Cybercriminals are exploiting Google Search Ads to distribute malware through deceptive landing pages that impersonate Apple’s official website design. The malicious ads appear prominently in Google Search results when users search for “mac cleaner,” displaying trusted domains such as docs.google.com and business.google.com as landing pages. However, clicking these ads redirects users to Google Apps Script […] The post Fake “Mac Cleaner” Campaig…

Sophos warns fake online ads spread data-stealing malware

Sophos, a cybersecurity solutions provider, has warned about a malicious advertising campaign that used Google Ads to spread a data-stealing malware known as TamperedChef. According to Sophos, the campaign tricked users into downloading a fake PDF editing app called AppSuite PDF Editor. The app looked real and worked like normal software, but once installed on […] The post Sophos warns fake online ads spread data-stealing malware appeared first …

Malicious Google Ads Target Mac Users With Fake Mac Cleaner Pages – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, And More - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Researchers at MacKeeper have found malicious Google Ads for “Mac cleaner” tools that trick users into running dangerous Terminal commands. Stay safe by learning how to spot these fake Apple sites. Researchers at MacKeeper have identified malicious Google Ads promoting fake “Mac cleaner” tools that trick users into running dangerous Terminal commands. The campaign directs victims to Apple-lookalike pages designed to gain full control of macOS sy…

Malicious Google Ads Target Mac Users with Fake Mac Cleaner Pages

Mac users searching for software on Google or other search engines should be extra careful.