Security researchers have issued a new warning about Google Search. If we want to get any information then we first turn to Google search. Today, cybercriminals are taking advantage of this habit of ours. The rapid growth of Internet users has also led to an increase in cybercrime cases. Cybercriminals are busy trying to defraud people in new ways every day.
Cybersecurity company SOPHOS has detected a phrase that, if searched on Google, could give cybercriminals access to your personal information and potentially drain your bank account. Security firms have detected a program called Gootloader that allows cybercriminals to steal your personal and banking details.
Steal personal information
Cybercriminals specifically target the words people use when searching using SEO, or search engine optimization. When you search for these words on Google, a link will open, clicking on which will activate the Gootloader and give cybercriminals access to your system.
SOPHOS warns users despite false positives on Google Are Bengal cats legal in Australia? Don’t search for phrases. By searching for this phrase, the first link found will be automatically clicked and your personal information will reach the hands of hackers. Cybersecurity firms say cybercriminals are targeting users who search for six words.
Using SEO Poisoning
In addition to valid marketing links, cybercriminals are also showing users virus-containing adware in the results, the security firm said in the warning. Users searching for information related to Australia on Google are being targeted through SEO. Cybercriminals name this method SEO Poisoning. By tampering with SEO results, cybercriminals display virus-ridden links to users in Google search results. Security researchers warn that if any user accidentally falls victim to this incident, they should immediately change their passwords, PINs, etc.
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