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Hackers Use Search Engine Optimization to Deliver Malware

‘Gootloader’ malware loader uses search engine optimization techniques to spread malware. The campaign is active in North America, South Korea, Germany and France, Sophos researchers say. Gootloader uses a network of 400 compromised websites, including a neonatal medical practice in Canada. The malware is a banking Trojan that is largely written in node.JS. The malware can record video to steal financial information from victims and load the REvil and Gootkit malware strain, the report says.”]

Source: https://www.databreachtoday.com/hackers-use-search-engine-optimization-to-deliver-malware-a-16092

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