1. What is search parameter injection?

Search parameter injection attacks are a new, sophisticated method used by criminals to obtain your data or even gain access to your PC.

Criminals place adverts on Google that are displayed whenever someone searches for the word “support” and a specific company, such as “support Netflix.” The advert appears directly above the first search hit and is designed to look as if it comes from Netflix itself.

Anyone who clicks on this advert is — and this is the special thing about this scam — not directed to a fake website, but to the original Netflix support website. However, the attackers have entered their own telephone number in the search function on the support page (see image).

A victim who calls this number then reveals their data to the criminal

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