Google Ads Abused to Distribute New LOBSHOT Malware

Elastic Security Labs has uncovered LOBSHOT, a previously unknown hVNC malware, that impersonates legitimate software for financial gain and is promoted through malvertising, such as Google Ads, to extend their reach and perpetrate their attacks. It targets 32 Chrome extensions, nine Edge wallet extensions, and 11 Firefox wallet extensions, enabling threat actors to steal cryptocurrency assets.