Web scraping or the unauthorized extraction of data from websites has become a significant threat to internet security and privacy. Cybercriminals use automated bots to mimic human behaviour, making it difficult for security systems to differentiate between legitimate and malicious activities. Further exacerbating the problem is the “scraping-as-a-service” model, which allows scrapers to automate and simplify attacks. The information harvested is used for various purposes including launching targeted attacks, manipulating online content, and even disrupting digital services.
An updated version of the 'ClickFix’ malware disguises itself as a Windows update, using PNG pixel data to deploy infostealers – Notebookcheck
An updated version of the ‘ClickFix’ malware disguises itself as a Windows update, using PNG pixel data to deploy infostealers Notebookcheck


