Linux Admins Beware: Malvertising Campaign Exploiting PuTTY Puts Security at Risk

Posted by bob on Mar 26, 2024 2:20 PM EDT
LinuxSecurity; By Dave Wreski
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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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