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How AdTech Became Cybercrime’s Goldmine - Ep 162
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At Black Hat USA, cybersecurity experts revealed an eye-opening case of billion-dollar scams hiding in plain sight. In this episode, Ben is joined by cyber threat expert Tyler Moffitt to unpack the world of malicious ad tech, where criminal networks run like Fortune 500 companies. From the VexTrio traffic distribution system to its flashy partner network Los Pollos, discover how cybercriminals hijack legitimate ad frameworks to push fake apps, push notification scams, and credit card traps—while flaunting their wealth on Instagram. Learn why this form of organized cybercrime is so hard to shut down, and why your next redirect might not be as harmless as it looks.
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As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70
Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.
162 episodes
How AdTech Became Cybercrime’s Goldmine - Ep 162
Reimagining Cyber - real world perspectives on cybersecurity
Manage episode 499907332 series 3361845
At Black Hat USA, cybersecurity experts revealed an eye-opening case of billion-dollar scams hiding in plain sight. In this episode, Ben is joined by cyber threat expert Tyler Moffitt to unpack the world of malicious ad tech, where criminal networks run like Fortune 500 companies. From the VexTrio traffic distribution system to its flashy partner network Los Pollos, discover how cybercriminals hijack legitimate ad frameworks to push fake apps, push notification scams, and credit card traps—while flaunting their wealth on Instagram. Learn why this form of organized cybercrime is so hard to shut down, and why your next redirect might not be as harmless as it looks.
Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.
Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.
Get in touch via [email protected]
As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70
Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.
162 episodes
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