Bradley Duncan and Zach Diehl of Unit 42 have discovered a malware campaign using Bing ads to direct users to fake software pages and upload malware. One example found on 22 January 2025 led users to a fake Microsoft Teams download page where a seemingly innocuous JavaScript file was downloaded, which then downloaded further malware files to the user’s system. The researchers emphasise the importance of checking URLs and avoiding clicking on ads when downloading software.

NHS suppliers required to meet robust measures under Cyber Bill
The UK government has released its Cyber Security and Resilience Bill plans, seeking to bolster public service cyber defences, especially for the NHS. The legislation,