In this eye-opening video, cybersecurity expert Nick Lockard uncovers a live malvertising attack targeting Amazon searches on Google. Hackers are exploiting Google Ads to redirect users to fraudulent Microsoft Tech Support scam sites. Watch as we demonstrate the sophisticated tactics used by these cybercriminals and learn how to protect yourself from falling victim to these scams.
Key Takeaways:
1. Recognize the signs of fake tech support ads.
2. Steps to safely exit fake tech support sites:
Press F11 to exit full-screen mode and regain browser control.
Open a new tab before closing the scam tab.
Delete the fake site from your browser history.
Avoid shutting down your computer or exiting the browser prematurely.
3. Tips for securing your system post-attack:
Scan for malware using trusted antivirus/anti-malware tools.
Check and delete suspicious downloads.
Use VirusTotal for file analysis.
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