Hackers Attacking Infra Teams With Fake PuTTY & FileZilla Ads

A sophisticated malvertising campaign is targeting system administrators across North America. The attackers are using fake ads for popular system utilities to distribute a dangerous strain of malware known as Nitrogen. Step 1: Luring Victims with Malicious Ads The campaign exploits the trust users place in search engine advertisements. By displaying sponsored search results for utilities like PuTTY and FileZilla, the attackers can lure in their victims. These ads are convincing and tailored to the search habits of […]

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