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Hackers are using SEO to rank malicious PDFs on search engines, research finds

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2022-05-13 21:30:10

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Today, researchers at security service edge provider, Netskope, published the Netskope Cloud and Threat Report: Global Cloud and Malware Trends, which found that phishing downloads rose 450% over the past 12 months, and highlighted that attackers are using search engine optimization (SEO) to rank malicious PDF files on search engines.

The report’s findings show that phishing attempts are constantly evolving, and attackers aren’t just targeting employees through their email inboxes; they’re also using popular search engines like Google and Bing. 

The increase in phishing attacks and the growing popularity of SEO techniques among cybercriminals highlights the need for enterprises to provide their employees with security awareness training so they’re prepared to spot threats and not at risk of handing over sensitive information. 

The report comes as security teams have consistently failed to address the challenge of phishing attempts with traditional security tools such as secure email gateways. 

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