Research
Spyware attacks trend toward hitting just about anyone
CyberScoop · By Tim Starks ·
The Brief
- Reporting says spyware attacks are growing more indiscriminate and increasingly hit everyday people rather than only high-value targets.
- The AdFection spyware attacks could infect anyone who visited a website that displayed advertising.
- The source is a brief excerpt, so details beyond these points are not confirmed here.
Why it matters
Spyware that spreads through ad delivery means ordinary browsing can be a risk, and sites that serve third-party ads can become part of an infection path.
Who’s affected
- Website operators who serve third-party advertising
- Anyone browsing the web
There’s mounting evidence of spyware attacks growing more indiscriminate, leading to more everyday citizens being hit as opposed to traditionally “high-value” targets. The AdFection spyware attacks , which could infect anyone visiting a website that had advertising on it…