Hackers strike defense companies through real-time ad bidding

Part of the problem comes from advertising companies allowing advertisers to host their own ad content so those companies can gather their own metrics on the ads, Belcher said.

But the ad companies allow those advertisements to automatically redirect visitors elsewhere when viewed, which is relied on by cybercriminals to make their attacks work, he said.

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