Malware framework creates one billion fake Google Adsense ad impressions in only a few months

Researchers have revealed a new malware framework which focuses on bumping up advert impressions to generate fraudulent revenue for operators. On Wednesday, cybersecurity firm Flashpoint said the framework has been responsible for over one billion fraudulent Google Adsense ad impressions in the past three months alone — and is also able to generate fake likes on YouTube videos as well as watch hidden Twitch streaming sessions.

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