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Coverage of scam ads in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 21 · 19:32 UTCMost recent: Aug 17 · 08:59 UTC
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  • SECURITYAug 17 · 08:59 UTCMALWAREBYTES LABS
    Why Facebook’s war on ad blockers could help scammers

    Ad blocking extends beyond mere inconvenience, serving as a critical security measure by preventing users from accessing malicious and scam ads. Large platforms maintain a structural advantage because they control the entire ad delivery stack, enabling them to alter patterns that independent filter-list maintainers struggle to keep pace with due to limited resources.

  • TECHNOLOGYJul 10 · 09:59 UTCBBC TECH
    Big tech must deal with scam ads under Ofcom proposals

    Ofcom has proposed that big tech companies address scam ads, as more than half of UK adults have encountered potentially fraudulent online advertisements.

  • BUSINESSApr 21 · 19:32 UTCENGADGET
    Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

    Meta is accused of misleading users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram through a lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that the company failed to adequately address fraudulent advertising practices on its platforms.