Hundreds of thousands at risk as NordVPN uncovers sophisticated adware campaign hidden in 50,000 pirate sites
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An adware campaign across 50,000 pirate sites that bypasses ad blockers is a reminder that “free” traffic sources are now a security surface, not just a legal gray zone. If your users touch these ecosystems—sports, movies, gaming—treat compromised browsers and devices as a default assumption in your threat model.
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