Victims risk AsyncRAT infection after being redirected to fake Booking.com sites


Cybercriminals have started a campaign of redirecting links placed on gaming sites and social media—and as sponsored ads—that lead to fake websites posing as Booking.com.

According to Malwarebytes research, 40% of people book travel through a general online search, creating a lot of opportunities for scammers. The first signs of the campaign showed up mid-May and the final redirect destination changes every two to three days. Following the links brings visitors to a familiar strategy where fake CAPTCHA websites hijack your clipboard and try to trick visitors into infecting their own device.

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Source: Malwarebytes Labz


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