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IAS uncovers ‘Arcade’ ad-fraud scheme exploiting Android gaming apps

Using 50+ Android apps and roughly 10 million installs as its engine, Arcade appears to be the work of a coordinated fraud network and not a few rogue developers gaming the system, as per IAS.

Oct 08, 2025

Brand suitability is key: IAS on AI's role in verification that cuts ad waste

Consumer trust is more difficult to retain than ever, with an influx of AI-generated content that could be unsuitable for brands, says Marc Grabowski, COO at Integral Ad Science. Ironically, the solution to improving ad verification also involves more AI.

Sep 26, 2025

IAS to be acquired by Novacap for nearly $2 billion

The transaction, expected to close by the end of 2025, will take IAS private while Novacap backs its AI-first technology investments and global growth.

Mar 27, 2025

IAS opens office in Mumbai; its third in India

Abhishek Pujar to head the Mumbai operations of the digital media measurement and optimisation platform provider.

Aug 11, 2021

IAS acquires CTV platform Publica for $220 million

IAS is accelerating its strategy in this segment, to help publishers better monetise their video programming across CTV devices

Feb 25, 2020

Active ad fraud scheme 404bot is targeting Ads.txt vulnerabilities

The industry's key weapon against ad fraud has been compromised, allowing fraudsters to exploit Ads.txt files and siphon off millions of ad dollars, according to Integral Ad Science.