Fake websites are climbing Google’s search results, tricking users into downloading hidden malware

When searching for software on Google, it’s important to be cautious about where you click – especially in the age of rampant phishing and hacking. Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a widespread campaign that uses fake websites to trick users into downloading malware. This scam targets popular tools like PuTTY and WinSCP, which are widely used by IT professionals and developers to connect securely to remote servers.

The trick behind the scam
Attackers have created fake landing pages that look almost identical to the official PuTTY and WinSCP websites.