Malicious Perplexity Comet Browser Download Ads Push Malware Via Google

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Attackers are exploiting Google Ads with fake Comet Browser download links to spread malware disguised as Perplexity’s official installer. The campaign, tracked by DataDome, has ties to DarkGate.
A new malvertising campaign is taking advantage of the popularity of Perplexity’s recently released Comet browser, tricking users into downloading a malicious installer instead of the legitimate product.

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[Wrecker4923]

Besides not installing things pointed to by Google ads, the installation file is also signed (since revoked) by a different company rather than Perplexity. ESET is quick on this one.

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[Parkinsond]

Besides not installing things pointed to by Google ads

G offers it through ads, and detects it later on VT