Chris Olson

Creating a safer world wide web for future generations by fixing the lawlessness of third-party code on websites & mobile apps

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

@AP The World Cup is fueling a surge of phishing attacks and cloaking schemes. In general, AI-powered phishing campaigns are becoming more sophisticated, more targeted, and more difficult to detect. We’ve seen it all, from data harvesting to fake ticket sales.

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

@AP Thank you, @AP, for including my tip: assume any World Cup deal that reached you through a social media ad or search result is suspect until proven otherwise.

[The Associated Press @AP]

Looking for a World Cup ticket? The buzz around the soccer tournament now under way across North America might inspire a last-minute search online, but fans should be wary of cyber scammers.

[The Associated Press @AP]

“I didn’t want a refund. I wanted to go to the game.”

As the World Cup captivates fans, some have been left outside stadium gates after resale ticket purchases fall through. https://t.co/QcUUXznjq7

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

Scammers aren't waiting for victims to find fake World Cup sites—they're paying to put them in front of you through ads and search results. With AI-generated scams becoming increasingly convincing, skepticism is a necessity. https://t.co/uOxIfA5uqZ

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

I’m excited to share @TheMediaTrust's new partnership with Assertive Yield. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to helping publishers strengthen ad quality, protect revenue, and create safer, more transparent digital experiences. https://t.co/j72X847toD

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

Thank you to @_McKnightsSL for sharing this column on how proactive cyber defense can help reduce fraud at scale in senior living communities. Read the full article:
https://t.co/RKqyFiK9tW
#CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention #SeniorLiving

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

Thanks to @standardex for highlighting how ad infrastructure is becoming part of the cybersecurity conversation. We explore this in our report: “When Advertising Entered the Cyber Conversation.” @TheMediaTrust
Read more: https://t.co/nj55TQLmIy
#DigitalTrust #AdSecurity

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

Thanks to @etail for highlighting how advertising infrastructure is becoming part of the cyber battleground. We explore this shift in our new report: “When Advertising Entered the Cyber Conversation.” @TheMediaTrust #DigitalTrust #Malvertising
https://t.co/TtBLftqd22

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

Online ads account for 60% of malware spread in 2025 https://t.co/WN2HSIcVWB via @Cybersecinsider

[Help Net Security @helpnetsecurity]

That attractive online ad might be a malware trap - https://t.co/YGRQAxYLDZ - #Ad #Malware #Scams #Threats #Cybersecurity #CybersecurityNews

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

@TheMediaTrust has released its 2026 Intelligence Report. Key finding: Advertising infrastructure is increasingly part of the broader cybersecurity landscape.
Read more:
https://t.co/WOfOCulp18
#DigitalTrust #AdSecurity #CyberSecurity

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

@BusinessInsider The risk is not whether digital threats exist. The risk is assuming they can be tolerated without consequence. The companies that take responsibility for prevention will protect their brands, their balance sheets, and their audiences. Those that do not will absorb the cost.

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

@BusinessInsider @BusinessInsider, appreciate the coverage highlighting these findings.

[Business Insider @BusinessInsider]

Ads accounted for more than 60% of the malware and phishing campaigns observed by digital safety company The Media Trust in 2025, per a new report. https://t.co/GVUbujFDKG

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

Proud to share that @TheMediaTrust is working with @Microsoft to strengthen digital trust across its publishers with global threat detection and real-time mitigation—helping create a cleaner, safer ad ecosystem for users and partners alike. https://t.co/9DRHfwYlWN #AdTech

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

The digital ad landscape is evolving & so are the threats. Proud that @TheMediaTrust is working with Microsoft’s owned & operated publishers to deliver global threat detection & real-time mitigation, creating a safer, more transparent ad ecosystem. https://t.co/FRrlfiiBvH #AdTech

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

@washingtonpost reports what we’ve been tracking for months: #cyberattacks on our federal government spike when defenses weaken. Cuts to federal cyber teams create gaps adversaries rush to exploit, especially as #AI accelerates attacks. 🔗 https://t.co/7qsaPMxVNh #DigitalSafety

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

Scam ads are everywhere — and they’re getting smarter. This @WIRED story shows how platforms are struggling to keep up with deep-fakes and deceptive ad tech. Time to shift our focus: protect people, not just algorithms. https://t.co/V8beJVU2RD #AdSafety #DigitalTrust

[Chris Olson @3pc_ChrisOlson]

Fraud is no longer just a tech issue — it’s a human one. In my @DarkReading feature, I explain how voice cloning and public data fuel emotionally convincing scams, leaving grandparents to executives exposed. We must defend the human layer. 👉 https://t.co/cO6pmKJWQX #ElderFraud