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Over 2,800 websites used to spread AMOS malware in latest cyberattack vector shift
Ransomware gangs shifted from relying on infected email attachments to exploiting vulnerabilities in websites, with over 2,800 sites being used to spread AMOS malware. Attackers have adapted their tactics as security measures improve, targeting unsuspecting users through these compromised online platforms.
Over 2,800 websites were used to spread AMOS malware, as attackers shift their tactics away from traditional methods such as infected email attachments and fake invoices, instead focusing on a more subtle approach that exploits vulnerabilities in legitimate websites to infect users' devices.
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