What Are Drive-By Download Attacks?
Security Boulevard, Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Drive-by downloads are especially dangerous because they exploit security vulnerabilities in browsers, plugins, or operating systems, making them difficult to detect and prevent without strong cybersecurity measures in place.
A drive-by download attack is a type of cyber threat where malicious software is downloaded and installed on a user's device without their knowledge or consent simply by visiting a compromised or malicious website. Unlike traditional malware attacks, users often do not have to click a link or open an attachment - the infection can occur silently in the background as the web page loads.