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ADEX Fraud 2026: iOS Scripts & Phishing: Detection & IOCs

52% of ad fraud schemes used AI-assisted assets as iOS scripts and WhatsApp phishing grew. 9 detection rules, 5 IOCs and a free Splunk SPL rule cover it.

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Chapters

  1. 0:00The hookAbout 52% use AI assets.
  2. 0:05The storyAI brands and cloaking shift tactics.
  3. 0:11Attack pathReported: cloned brands, cloaking, stolen domains.
  4. 0:26AttributionNo threat actor is attributed.
  5. 0:31Indicators of compromiseNo malicious indicators were published.
  6. 0:37MITRE ATT&CK techniques7 ATT&CK techniques, from resource development to impact.
  7. 0:42Remediation4 steps now: Block or review ad creatives and landing pages that clone.
  8. 0:50Detection rules9 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.
Transcript

0:00About 52% use AI assets.

0:05AI brands and cloaking shift tactics.

0:08iOS scripts and phishing now lead.

0:12Reported: cloned brands, cloaking, stolen domains.

0:15Malicious scripts and phishing target users.

0:18Bots feed engagement.

0:19Fraud monetised.

0:21Campaigns suspended.

0:26No threat actor is attributed. Confidence: low.

0:31No malicious indicators were published.

0:377 ATT&CK techniques, from resource development to impact.

0:424 steps now: Block or review ad creatives and landing pages that clone.

0:509 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.

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