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3 Red Flags to Watch Out for in Malvertising

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  This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/W7OhAy57tI8      If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/3-Red-Flags-to-Watch-Out-for-in-Malvertising-e33a3bv Hey there!👋- Ever clicked on an ad that looked just a little too good to be true? Maybe it promised a brand-new iPhone for five bucks or said you’d won a cruise… even though you don’t remember entering any contest? 🧨Yup. You might’ve just crossed paths with malvertising — online ads with a not-so-friendly twist. Malvertising is when cybercriminals sneak malware into online ads. Even legit websites can fall for it because they rely on third-party ad networks that don’t always check their sources. Think of it as digital pickpocketing... with glittery clickbait. So how can you protect yourself? 🕵️‍♂️💻Let’s look at 3 Red Flags to Watch Out for in M...