Online Security – Avoid Bad Ads

Phony ads abound on the Internet

Avoid clicking on ads when browsing – you may be clickjacked!

It’s tough enough to ignore legitimate ads. It’s more important to avoid ads that intend harm – called clickjacking. These appear as ads or what appear as legitimate page elements that are a means to download malware when clicked. Deceptive techniques are used by about 20% of advertising clickfraud. If unsure, just don’t click!

FOR FURTHER READING:
CyberGuardian: a SecureTheVillage Guide for Residents is available on Amazon.
A complete Security Checklist is available: https://www.nerdsiview.com/security-checklist-2/
References for Village Residents are available at SECURE THE VILLAGE: https://securethevillage.org/residents

Supplemental Articles:
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2019/08/29/web-clickjacking-fraud-makes-a-comeback-thanks-to-javascript-tricks/