Threat actors are buying ads for malicious websites to trick victims into downloading malware, leading to potential data theft and ransomware. Ads on search engines and social media are utilised due to their wide-ranging controls. Four malware families have been identified in these campaigns: PAPERDROP, PAPERTEAR, DANABOT, and DARKGATE, all of which have unique functions and capabilities.

New Triada comes preinstalled on Android devices
A new variant of the Triada Trojan has been discovered pre-installed on Android devices, enabling data theft from the moment the device is set up,