Malvertising

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While you're reading an article, a full-screen alert says 3 viruses have been detected.

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Ad shown on a news site

⚠ SECURITY ALERT ⚠ 3 VIRUSES DETECTED on your device! Your system is at risk. Click here to start the cleanup immediately and protect your data. [Clean now]

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This simulation illustrates Malvertising. The article explains the full mechanism, the warning signs and what to do.