Hackers Using PUP Advertisements to Silently Drop Windows Malware

In recent weeks, cybersecurity investigators have uncovered a novel campaign in which hackers leverage seemingly benign potentially unwanted program (PUP) advertisements to deliver stealthy Windows malware. The lure typically begins with ads promoting free PDF tools or desktop assistants that redirect victims to spoofed download sites. Once users click through, a scheduled task silently retrieves […]

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