SMRTR TechNov 7, 2024TechRadar

Don't search for information on cats at work — you could be at risk of being hacked

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A targeted SEO poisoning campaign is using Gootloader malware to attack Australians searching for information about Bengal cats. The campaign leads to either Cobalt Strike beacons or ransomware, with hackers unusually focusing on a niche topic rather than broad targets, possibly to test their strategies discreetly.

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