pdf converter: Attention PDF Converter and Notepad users: Cybersecurity firm has a warning for you
Cybersecurity company Malwarebytes has issued a warning about a malvertising campaign that targets users searching for PDF converters or Notepad++ on Google. The campaign uses Google Ads to direct users to dangerous landing pages and distribute malicious payloads. Hackers behind the campaign employ unique techniques to fingerprint users and distribute time-sensitive payloads.