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Watch out for tech support scams lurking in sponsored search results

🗓️ 02 May 2024 15:14:10Reported by Malwarebytes blogType 
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Campaign targeting home users with tech support scams via fake sponsored search results impersonating well-known brands like CNN and Amazon. Scammers use tactics like displaying official brand websites and fake icons to trick unsuspecting visitors into calling fraudulent tech support numbers, leading to potential malware installation and financial scamming

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02 May 2024 15:14Current
7.2High risk
Vulners AI Score7.2
tech support scamssponsored search resultshome usersimpersonationfake advertisementsmalware installationfinancial scamming
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