Malvertising attacks involve the hacker injecting code into an online advertisement page to alter the message and redirect users to a malicious site. Scammers and hackers find this hacking method highly profitable, mainly when they redirect users to a rogue site collecting money initially earmarked for political donations or purchasing merchandise.
Real-World Examples of Malvertising
Rootkit is not a virus, but rather a type of malicious software that allows hackers to gain undetected and unauthorized access to a network or system. This type of malware is typically hidden in the system’s root directory, hence the name ‘Rootkit’.