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AdShield

AdShield

Ad Security and Fraud Preventionadshield.com

Real-time protection against ad fraud, malware, and malicious advertising activity that preserves publisher revenue while ensuring user safety and compliance with security standards.

Founded: 2017HQ: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Last updated Jul 21, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

About

Specialized provider of ad security solutions focused on protecting publishers from malvertising and ad fraud

AdShield is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting the digital advertising ecosystem from fraud, malware, and malicious activity. The company provides real-time detection and prevention solutions that help publishers and advertisers combat ad fraud, invalid traffic (IVT), and security threats that compromise ad revenue and user experience. AdShield's technology operates at the intersection of cybersecurity and advertising technology, offering protection against sophisticated threats including malvertising, ad injection, forced redirects, and bot traffic. Their solutions are designed to maintain ad revenue while ensuring a safe browsing experience for end users. As digital advertising fraud continues to evolve and cost the industry billions annually, AdShield positions itself as a critical security layer for publishers seeking to protect their ad inventory and maintain trust with advertisers and users alike.

Business model

SaaS

Target market

Mid-Market to Enterprise

What they offer

  • Ad Security Platform

    Real-time monitoring and blocking of malicious ads, malware, and fraudulent activity across digital advertising inventory

  • Malvertising Protection

    Detection and prevention of malicious advertising campaigns that attempt to distribute malware or conduct phishing attacks

  • Invalid Traffic Detection

    Identification and filtering of bot traffic and invalid impressions to protect ad revenue and reporting accuracy

Key features

Real-time ad scanning and threat detectionMalvertising and malware blockingInvalid traffic (IVT) detectionForced redirect preventionAd injection protectionAutomated threat responseDetailed security analytics and reportingPre-bid and post-bid protection

Use cases

Publishers protecting ad inventory from malicious creativesMedia companies preventing malvertising attacksAd networks ensuring clean traffic and ad qualityDigital platforms maintaining user trust and safetyPublishers complying with brand safety requirements

Customer segments

Digital PublishersMedia CompaniesAd NetworksSSPs (Supply-Side Platforms)Content Platforms

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Machine learning for threat detectionReal-time ad scanning technologyJavaScript-based protectionCloud infrastructure

Security & compliance

GDPRIAB standards

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 2017 · Founded

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