Linux Admins Beware! Fake PuTTY Client That Installs Rhadamanthys Stealer

From gbhackers.com

A malvertising campaign has been discovered deploying a fake PuTTY client to deliver the Rhadamanthys stealer, a dangerous malware.

This campaign cleverly exploits the trust in the widely used SSH and Telnet client, PuTTY, by presenting a counterfeit website through malicious ads at the top of Google search results.

This article delves into the mechanics of this attack, the role of malware loaders, and the subsequent deployment of the Rhadamanthys stealer, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance among Linux administrators.

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