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Malvertising Campaign Distributes TamperedChef via Google Ads

Malvertising Campaign Distributes TamperedChef via Google Ads

First seen 21 Jan 2026, 06:39 UTC

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ThreatCluster March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

A malvertising campaign identified in September 2025 has targeted Windows users by promoting fake PDF editing applications through Google Ads. The malware, known as TamperedChef, has compromised over 100 organizations across 19 countries, stealing browser credentials and establishing backdoor access on infected systems.

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