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Another Ad Fraud Scheme on Connected TV Sees $14.5 Million Stolen
People are streaming way more television as they stay home during the pandemic. Fraudsters have taken advantage of that. A new ad fraud scheme on connected TVs, called StreamScam, infected more than 28.8 million household IP addresses and saw roughly $14.5 million ad dollars stolen away over the last four months, according to a report…
Twitter Updates Its Public Verification Process, Which Will Take Effect Jan. 20
Being able to apply for verification is becoming closer and closer to a reality at Twitter. The social network said in November that it would bring back a public application process for verification early next year, sharing a draft of the policies it plans to implement and seeking input from users on those policies. Some…
Frito-Lay Is Going to Rickroll You—But This Time Rick Astley’s in on the Joke
At first blush, it might seem disingenuous for a snack conglomerate to offer unsolicited advice about how consumers looking to lose weight can drop a few pounds in the new year. Enter pop star Rick Astley and his 1987 hit, “Never Gonna Give You Up,” however, and the guidance suddenly seems lighthearted and fun–or at…
Are We Just Playing 3-Card Monte With Ad Fraud?
The World Federation of Advertisers predicts ad fraud could cost advertisers $50 billion by 2025.