Once the malware has determined the operating system of the user, it then makes a decision where to redirect the browser. This contains everything from the screen resolution, to the plugins that are running on the browser. The malware also determines what operating system and browsers are being used by examining the user-agent string, which contains a wealth of information on the configuration of the computer. Whilst undetected by the ad network, this advert is then cascaded to other legitimate sites, which then executes in the browser and then redirects users to sites serving malicious software. The first is somehow convincing a traditional (and legitimate) advertising network - such as DoubleClick, by Google - to run an advert that contains malicious code. The attack is contingent upon a number of things.
Curious as to how you can fight back? Read on. Kyle and Stan takes advantage of social engineering in order to pump your computer full of unwanted and unpleasant malware. These malicious adverts have even been served through such innocuous websites like, and. Troublingly, victims don't even need to be on a suspect website. Firstly, legitimate online advertising channels are used in order to force browsers to download malicious software. Malvertising is a portmanteau of 'malware' and 'advertising'. And it threatens both Mac and Windows users. No, I'm not talking about the potty-mouthed duo from South Park, but rather the latest Malvertising network from hell.
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