Every day cyber criminals are exploiting search engines to display high ranking malicious search results. Targeting hot topics allows for cyber criminals to improve infection rates for their money making Rogueware (pdf) schemes. Below is an example of the attack we observed today.
Most targeted search terms:
- Dallas Cowboys
- NFL
- School
- Emmy Awards
- Autumn Equinox (Mabon)
- Atlanta
- News
..The full list of targeted keywords can be downloaded here: BlackhatSEO3.txt
Sample search result:
Redirection to fake security (Rogueware) site:
Rogueware: Adware/PCDefender
Tag cloud of targeted terms:
Panda Security specializes in the development of endpoint security products and is part of the WatchGuard portfolio of IT security solutions. Initially focused on the development of antivirus software, the company has since expanded its line of business to advanced cyber-security services with technology for preventing cyber-crime.
