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July 22, 2021

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Before your next Google search, beware of these spam ads distributing malware

Before your next Google search, beware of these spam ads distributing malware

Cybercriminals are always developing new methods of infection. Whether it is through phishing emails or spam text messages, there is no safe place online. You can now add your search results to that list as well, as hackers are taking aim at them too.

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