Scammers are using Google Ads to spread malware, specifically to cryptocurrency owners, according to Scam Sniffer. The attackers masquerade as legitimate programs like Homebrew to get users to download a malicious program which steals crypto wallet data. To protect themselves, crypto users are advised to avoid clicking on ads, verify URLs, enable security features and use hardware wallets.

North Korean Hackers Use Fake U.S. Companies to Spread Malware in Crypto Industry: Report
North Korean hackers reportedly set up shell companies in the US to penetrate the crypto sector and target developers via fake job offers, according to