Hackers are spreading fake password manager ransomware via Bing ads

For as long as I’ve been on the internet, I’ve been warned not to download anything without verifying it first, especially if it’s a program or executable. It’s as true today as it was back then, only the threats have intensified. For example, a modified version of the popular KeePass password manager has been spotted spreading ransomware.

Using an old trick, hackers have set up new sites with “squatter” URLs that look close enough to the genuine KeePass site at KeePass.info. On the fake sites...