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Don't use Google Ads to download software unless you're wanting to infect your machine
There's been a big rise in bogus ads being put into Google searches that result in malware being downloaded.
If you need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader or other software, go directly to the vendor's site. If you're not sure, you can search for the proper maker easily enough.
Hopefully Google will soon tighten up their ad inspection and this problem will subside.
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/02/until-further-notice-think-twice-before-using-google-to-download-software/
If you need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader or other software, go directly to the vendor's site. If you're not sure, you can search for the proper maker easily enough.
Hopefully Google will soon tighten up their ad inspection and this problem will subside.
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/02/until-further-notice-think-twice-before-using-google-to-download-software/
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Hugs, Jon
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People see ads for software and if it's advertised as free, they'll click. With spam email - it only takes about a tenth of a percent purchase rate for the campaign to be profitable.
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Agreed!