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NordVPN uncovers adware campaign on 50,000 pirate sites

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

NordVPN discovered a sophisticated adware campaign hidden across over 50,000 pirate websites, capable of bypassing ad blockers and tracking device data. The campaign turns user clicks into scams, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of visitors. The findings highlight the growing threat of malvertising on illicit streaming platforms.

Meridian48 take
While NordVPN's report serves as a useful warning, the scale of 50,000 sites suggests this is a widespread, ongoing issue that may be underreported by other security firms.
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