BiteLoader: A New Steganographic Malvertising Framework Targeting Mobile and In-App Environments
The Media Trust Digital Security & Operations team has identified a new multi-stage malvertising framework, now referred to as BiteLoader. Since first detection in December 2025, we have confirmed 25 unique incidents across the advertising ecosystem. Our team has identified five distinct detection signatures currently being used to track and mitigate this activity. BiteLoader represents […]
2026 Intelligence Report: Advertising’s Expanding Role in the Cyber Risk Landscape
The digital advertising ecosystem is entering a new phase. For years, advertising infrastructure was viewed primarily as a monetization engine. In 2025, that perception shifted. Regulators, media companies, and global brands increasingly recognized what many security teams have understood for some time: advertising systems are also part of the broader cyber risk landscape. Our 2026 […]