malvertisement
/ˈmalvərˌtīzmənt
/noun
An online advertisement that incorporates or installs malware: malvertisements often search computers for bank account and other information...
- With this, companies can detect and take down malvertisements to protect customers from attack and fraud.
- Some of the weapons you use against ads, such as ad-blocking browser extensions, can also protect your computer from malvertisements.
- Malvertisements lurk behind banner ads and videos, delivering hidden code via ad networks to consumers and business users browsing the Web.
Origin
Early 21st century: blend of malicious and advertisement.