Digital Ambush: Sophisticated Tech Support Scams Weaponize Google Ads to Target Windows and Mac Users
Executive Overview In an alarming escalation of digital deception, cybercriminals have successfully weaponized mainstream advertising networks to deliver a sophisticated technical support scam capable of freezing both Windows and Mac operating systems. Discovered by researchers at cybersecurity firm Netskope, the campaign utilized compromised or fraudulent Google Ads placements to blanket high-traffic websites—spanning weather forecasting portals,…
