Malicious ad distributes SocGholish malware to Kaiser Permanente employees | Malwarebytes

A malicious Google ad targeting Kaiser Permanente employees redirected to a compromised website, derailing the attackers’ phishing plan. The website, previously a legitimate company’s site, was hijacked and injected with SocGholish malware, attempting to trick users into running a script disguised as a browser update. This highlights the evolving landscape of web threats, where both phishing and malware campaigns exploit vulnerabilities in websites and online advertising.

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