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Security · 2h ago

Malware campaign on X spreads via sponsored ads

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Jamf Threat Labs discovered a ClickFix-style attack running as a sponsored ad on X. The ad, from a well-known account, promoted a malicious domain disguised as a popular Mac app. Users who clicked were directed to a site hosting malware.

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The incident underscores how even verified accounts can be weaponized to distribute malware through ad platforms, highlighting gaps in ad review processes.
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