AdsExhaust Adware Distributed in Fake Oculus Installer via Google Search

Cybersecurity researchers at eSentire have uncovered a sneaky new adware dubbed AdsExhaust, which cleverly disguises itself as a legitimate Oculus installer, tricking unsuspecting users into downloading it.  For your information, Oculus is a brand of virtual reality (VR) hardware and software products developed and produced by Oculus VR, a division of Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook Inc. According to eSentire Threat Response Unit’s research, shared with Hackread.com, the malicious adware was found in June 2024, being distributed through a fake Oculus installer application.

Source: HackRead

 


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