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These Six Words Could Make You a Hacker’s Target, SOPHOS Warns

Cybersecurity firm SOPHOS warns that the search term “Are Bengal cats legal in Australia?” could lead to cyber attacks if clicked on. This specific search term exposes users to SEO poisoning, with criminals creating fraudulent links resulting in malware attacks. Australians are particularly at risk, with fraudsters localising the attack and tricking unsuspecting users into clicking on harmful links. Protection steps include double-checking links, not including location keywords in searches and running a security checkup on devices.

Source: dailygalaxy.com –

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