Malware increasingly travels through the infrastructure that delivers online advertising. The Media Trust’s Global Report on Digital Trust, Ad Integrity, and the Protection of People describes a digital ad ecosystem where scam campaigns, malicious redirects, and malware delivery appear alongside marketing traffic. The financial impact of these threats continues to grow. Estimated consumer and business losses in the United States tied to malware, scams, and ad-borne fraud exceeded $12.5 billion in 2025. Exposure also remains … More
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