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This odd malware tricks Google to boost your website’s SEO – then it attacks – TechRadar
Researchers say Gootkit is being used to deliver all kinds of malware, trojans, and ransomware
Security researchers have discovered a novel malware delivery mechanism that climbs to the top of any search results after tricking Googles famed SEO (Search Engine Optimization) algorithm.
While the Gootkit malware itself has been around for several years, and has been analyzed by cybersecurity firm Sophos in the past, it is its new delivery mechanism, which has earned it the nickname Gootloader and is the subject of their recent analysis.
Gootloader uses malicious search engine optimization (SEO)…
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