Malvertising attacks have become more insidious and can distribute harmful malware without the need for users to click on the infected advertisement.
These attacks can include drive-by downloads, where the malware payload is immediately downloaded upon visiting the infected page, exploiting vulnerabilities in users' systems, and using social engineering techniques like phishing to disguise malvertising.
To recognize malvertising, it is important to educate employees on identifying fake ads, such as scam ads with urgent messages or fake installers that steal sensitive information.
Preventing malvertising attacks requires ongoing diligence, employee training, updated antivirus software, and maintaining strict policies for browser updates and downloads.