
OnlyFans performers become unlikely allies of CISOs in securing websites
CISOs at government organizations and universities have an unexpected ally coming to their aid: OnlyFans models.
For some time, hackers have exploited weaknesses in the websites of universities or government departments to host scams or malware, using content stolen from the OnlyFans website as bait to attract victims.
Now, according to security researchers at Upguard, the fightback has begun: creators of adult content on OnlyFans are leveraging Google search results and the protection offered by copyright law to break up the traffic distribution systems created by bad actors.
These distribution systems work in three stages: entry points using adult or other content to attract and capture we...