Use an ad blocker for security, says FBI

John Leonard
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Use an ad blocker for security, says FBI

US intelligence agency warns of the danger of malicious online advertising

The FBI has released a public service announcement warning that cyber criminals are using search engine ad services to impersonate brands and direct users to malicious sites that host ransomware an...

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