drive-by downloads
Drive-by downloads refer to the unintentional installation of malware or unwanted software on a computer or device without the user's consent or knowledge, typically occurring when visiting a compromised website or clicking on a malicious link.
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- browser exploit techniques
- browser plugins vulnerabilities
- browser vulnerabilities
- clickjacking
- cross-site scripting (xss)
- drive-by download attacks on mobile devices
- drive-by malware installation
- exploit delivery networks
- exploit kit evolution
- exploit kits
- exploit kits as a service
- exploiting outdated software
- hacked websites serving malicious content
- malvertising
- malware
- malware distribution
- malware droppers
- malware obfuscation techniques
- payload delivery mechanisms
- phishing attacks
- remote code execution
- social engineering
- system compromise
- trojan horses
- zero-day exploits
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