Cybercriminals are everywhere, and especially where you least expect them, to target vulnerable Internet users. On November 6, 2024, the company SOPHOS, specializing in online security, published an article on its site to prevent a new attack on the internet which can go far. This time, it’s not a question of strengthening your firewalls or your antiviruses, but rather of paying attention to the keywords you type in the Google search bar.
As noted on the website of the English software company founded in 1985, a new way has been put in place by malicious Internet users to get their hands on your personal information, and it may concern pet lovers. To be fooled, simply do the following search: “Are Bengal Cats legal in Australia?” [que l’on peut traduire par : Les chats du Bengale sont-ils légaux en Australie ?] A simple six-word sentence in English that can allow hackers to then use your personal information. The reason being that at the top of the page, once the search has been carried out, fraudulent links appear, creating a security hole. On the SOPHOS site it states: “Victims are often tricked into clicking on malicious adware or links disguised as legitimate marketing, or in this case, a legitimate Google search.”
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