LXer: Linux Admins Beware: Malvertising Campaign Exploiting PuTTY Puts Security at Risk
by LXer from LinuxQuestions.org on (#6KMRT)
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A malvertising campaign has been discovered that deploys a fake PuTTY client to deliver the Rhadamanthys stealer, a dangerous malware . The attackers exploit the trust placed in PuTTY as a widely used SSH and Telnet client by presenting a counterfeit website through malicious ads that appear at the top of Google search results. Let's examine this significant security threat targeting Linux admins more deeply, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and robust Linux security measures.
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A malvertising campaign has been discovered that deploys a fake PuTTY client to deliver the Rhadamanthys stealer, a dangerous malware . The attackers exploit the trust placed in PuTTY as a widely used SSH and Telnet client by presenting a counterfeit website through malicious ads that appear at the top of Google search results. Let's examine this significant security threat targeting Linux admins more deeply, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and robust Linux security measures.
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