Tag: adtech
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Norway Fines Microsoft's Xandr $9.6 Million Over Grindr Data Misuse
Norway's Data Protection Authority slapped Xandr, a Microsoft advertising arm, with a whopping $9.6 million fine for recklessly sharing Grindr user data without consent. The massive penalty reflects the severity of the breach, which put thousands of Norwegian users' sensitive information at risk.
DecryptAds Exposes Adtech Ecosystem's Hidden Trackers
Ever wondered who's really behind the ads you see online? A single search on DecryptAds for a popular site like espn.com uncovers a staggering 143 ad partners and 19 data broker domains, revealing the surprisingly complex adtech ecosystem.
Adform Script Compromised to Steal Cryptocurrency
A security breach at Adform has led to a malicious script that can compromise your device with cryptocurrency-stealing malware, simply by visiting a website that uses their ad tech. This sneaky malware can infiltrate your device through seemingly harmless websites, just by embedding a compromised Adform script.