Hackers work the scam by sneaking their own code into a legitimate website. That way the site shows up on a Web search for a prescription drug. If someone clicks on the search listing, it forwards them to an online pharmacy, not to the legitimate site. The owners of the hacked site usually have no inkling their URL has been hijacked.The image in the blog shows a link to the University of Massachusetts being redirected to a site that sells Cialis for $3.30 each.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Hackers Hijack Websites In Online Pharmacy Scam
Somewhat related to the previous post is a report on NPR about hackers redirecting search engine results to illicit online drug sellers.
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