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| Malware on hugely popular online PORN websites could affect millions of online visitors |
HUNDREDS of popular online porn websites have been hit by a vicious computer virus that could leave million of viewers open to a malware attack.
Cybercriminals are targeting some of the world's most popular adult websites, security experts have warned.
Malware-laced adverts have been found on hundreds of pornographic websites – leaving millions of online viewers vulnerable to attack.
US security firm Malewarebytes discovered the dangerous malware.
The affected porn sites collectively attract more than 100 million visitors each month.
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| US security firm Malewarebytes has warned online porn viewers about the spate of malware |
Speaking about the latest security scare, Malewarebytes posted on its official security blog: "While malvertising activity on adult sites has been ‘relatively’ quiet for some time, we started picking up dozens of attacks on moderately popular XXX portals, where moderate still means millions of daily visitors.
"This malvertising campaign has been running since at least Nov 21 and is affecting hundreds of adults sites.
"As soon as the rogue Flash advert is displayed in the browser (no click on it is required) it will attempt to load the exploit code."
Websites affected by the malware attack include DrTuber, Nuvid, Eroprofile, IcePorn and Xbabe.
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| The ransomware is found in the adverts on the porn websites, and then downloads to the victim's PC |
The pornographic sites were all infected with malicious adverts that direct users to fraudulent web pages. Ransomware is then downloaded on to a victim's machine and forces the user to pay a fine.
Ransomware works by either threatening to leak embarassing data, or locking a users' machine until the ransom is paid in full.
The latest malware scare comes weeks after a similar attack took place on PornHub and YouPorn, which posed a serious risk to the sites' 800 million users per month.
The virus was also spotted by the security team at Malwarebytes who confirmed: "Rogue advertisers abused the ExoClick ad network by inserting a seemingly legitimate piece of code as an ad banner."
Here are some simple tips to avoid malware while browsing the web –
- Install anti-virus/malware software
- Keep your anti-virus software up to date
- Run regularly scheduled scans with your anti-virus software
- Keep your operating system current
- Think before you click.
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