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Andrej Černý: I study the intersection between malware and media. Scam advertisements across major media outlets originate from DoubleClick and Xandr/AppNexus. Advertisers peddling fake coronavirus “cures” across Instagram and Facebook, alongside storefronts that offer commodities like face masks or hand sanitizer at a grossly marked up price. Facebook/Instagram have responded appropriately by banning these scammers and screening for ads that might be related to COVID-19.