DrivebyDownloads
Drive-by downloads are malware infections that occur when a user visits a compromised or malicious website, triggering an automatic download or installation of malicious software without the user’s explicit consent. They often exploit vulnerabilities in the browser or its plugins, meaning the user may not need to interact beyond visiting the page.
In practice, drive-by downloads use exploit kits or drive-by-download techniques delivered via compromised sites or malvertising.
Common vectors include compromised legitimate websites, malicious advertisements (malvertising), and outdated or insecure browser plugins. As
Defense and mitigation include keeping software up to date with security patches, disabling or removing unnecessary