SECURITY AWARENESS / AUGUST 2026 SECURITY AWARENESS BRIEFOnline Ads Aren't Always Just Ads
Malvertising, AI-generated content, and hidden advertising relationships are creating new security risks during ordinary web browsing. A new look into the online advertising ecosystem is revealing how much can happen behind the scenes when you visit a website or use an app. New transparency tools are making it easier to see the advertisers, resellers, and data brokers connected to a single site - and why those Cybercrime continues to make headlines, and businesses of every size are being targeted.
Many attacks start with something that seems routine: a convincing email, a fake Microsoft 365 login page, an urgent payment request, a stolen password, or an unpatched computer.
A few practical steps can significantly reduce your organization’s risk:
• Require multifactor authentication
• Keep software and devices updated
• Maintain secure, tested backups
• Train employees to recognize phishing
• Independently
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