Exploit Prevention Labs put up a video that explains the attacks they found in Google sponsored links and shows an exploit in progress.
Google has pulled the ads, and says it canceled the AdWords accounts behind the ads. I asked the company if it could provide particulars about the processes they might (or might not) have in place to prevent this kind of attack ahead of time, but I didn't get anything beyond this response.
are you guys for real? This is nothing more than an info-mercial for LinkScanner... Is PC World getting paid to link this advertisment? I'm not normally mean spirited, but this is just over the top. Please spare us in the future from this commercial tripe. I expect better from you guys.
Foolishly I downloaded Exploits free version program. 3 hours later I finally managed to get it removed from my PC. System crippler? That's putting it lightly. Avoid this monster.
I'm having a very positive experience with my trial of linkscanner. when is the general public going to wake up and realize the internet is the wild west. bad guys are gaming Google, gaming affiliate programs and ad networks. Unfortunately consumers have to react as microsoft, or using firefox or a Mac, isn't going to solve the problem. why would google want to ad filters to adwords accounts? they want as much money as they can get. don't ask, don't tell. Internet brands are becoming too trusted and it looks like 3rd parties must police them.