The same method is also being used tocreate fake linksto Facebook, YouTube, and other sites.

Security researchers have found malware beingpromoted in Bing search adsas well.

However, you have to trust that malware isn’t sneaking into those repositories.

A Windows 10 PC with the default background.

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It’s more important than ever to double-check where you’re downloading software.

Be alert for suspect behavior.

Screenshot of a Google search for “Chevy”, with a sponsored link for Ford at the top, followed by another sponsored link for Chevrolet.

A screenshot of the Mac App Store