Tag: Adware

  • Adware supply chain hijack exposes 25,000 systems via weak update path

    Adware supply chain hijack exposes 25,000 systems via weak update path

    A small oversight has exposed a large number of systems to risk. The adware supply chain hijack affected more than 25,000 devices through a weak software update mechanism. Researchers found that the entire update process relied on an unprotected domain, creating an easy entry point for attackers. The case shows how simple misconfigurations can turn…