Trojanized PuTTY ads compromise enterprise networks via Kerberos theft

🚨 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗧𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 🚨 | Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqeN6eci Trojanized PuTTY downloads via Bing ads are compromising enterprise networks—stealing Kerberos tickets and moving laterally through Active Directory. Key defenses: Validate admin tools, enforce AES-only Kerberos, and monitor endpoints continuously. #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #ActiveDirectory #Kerberos #Malvertising

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Malvertising through PuTTY ads is a scary new attack vector.

 Kerberoasting attacks via fake downloads are becoming too common.

Jaap Engel

Senior Security Analyst

2mo

Not just PuTTY. Google has had a history of hosting malicious downloads to common tools like VLC Player, Acrobat Reader, all kinds of stuff everyone uses.

Mario Marietta

IT Manager // System Integrator c/o Software Line s.r.l.

2mo

Thanks for sharing

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Sam Chau

Information Security Analyst at Associated British Ports

2mo

thanks for sharing

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Great reminder on the importance of verifying tools and monitoring for threats. Staying vigilant is key to preventing these kinds of attacks. Cheers, NetFend - Network Defense & Security

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Jose Mendez

💻 Cybersecurity Specialist | CCNA | eCPPTv2 | eJPT

2mo

I dont understand there is still a lot of innocent people that use PuTTy. it should be retire in the corporate world, since Windows 10 19H+ has already built in ssh client protocol that capable to replace PuTTy function.

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