Windows 10 users in Germany are reporting that while using their computer, their default browser would suddenly open to malicious and scam advertisements. These advertisements are being shown by malvertising campaigns on the Microsoft Advertising network that are being displayed in ad supported apps.
As a way to monetize free apps, Microsoft offers Windows 10 app developers the ability to use their Microsoft Advertising SDK to display ads in their apps. For example. Microsoft News and Microsoft Jigsaw utilize Microsoft Advertising to display ads.
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