Hackers set a cat trap: Those searching on Google are getting infected with a virus.

Hackers used a complex set of tools to hijack the results of a specific Google search.

The cybersecurity firm Sophos warned that hackers have developed a new and complex set of tools to hijack the results of a specific Google search. According to experts, once the virus enters your computer, the theft of your information is just a matter of time...

DANGER IS HIDDEN IN 6 WORDS

It was determined that individuals searching for the six-word English phrase "Are Bengal Cats legal in Australia?" were infected with the virus through a link that led to an online cat forum.

According to a report by the Daily Mail, a blog post that exposed the attack warned that "Victims are often encouraged to click on links disguised as malicious advertisements or legitimate marketing, or in this case, they are using a highly legitimate Google search for this purpose."

Experts say that hackers are secretly loading more powerful tools that can steal information such as bank details or deprive users of their data by infecting their targets' computers with Gootloader (a malware designed to attack Windows-based systems). This software has been around for about a decade and was previously known as the signature of the Russian REvil ransomware gang.

This new hacking method by hackers is carried out using a technique called search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning.

EVERYONE THINKS THEY'RE SAFE, BUT

SEO poisoning is a technique where criminals manipulate search engine results to push the websites they control to the top of the page.

Hackers manipulate search results to push the sites they control to the top of the page.

Since consumers assume that the top results in search engines are trustworthy, many people follow these links without thinking.

After entering the malicious site, users are convinced to provide personal information or download malware onto their devices.

Alternatively, hackers may pursue specific high-value targets that could allow them access to networks of powerful institutions like banks or hospitals.

What makes this attack so strange is that it doesn't seem to target any of these groups.