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Malvertising

The use of online advertising to distribute malware, where malicious code is embedded in legitimate ad networks to infect users who view or click the ads.

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Secure Browsing & Internet Safety

Navigate the internet safely. Identify malicious websites, understand HTTPS, avoid drive-by downloads, recognize malvertising, and use browser security settings effectively.
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