Digital Doppelganger: When Your Password Keeper Turns into a Trojan Horse!

In a twist worthy of a sitcom, KeePass, a password manager, is now the victim of a doppelganger! Malware in Google Ads is masquerading as the real deal, using Punycode to alter its URL. The perfect digital wolf in sheep’s clothing! So, remember, even in the realm of password security, there can be imposters. It’s a real “Who watches the watchmen?” scenario!

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Looks like even the good guys aren't safe anymore! KeePass, a popular password manager, found itself in a case of mistaken identity as malware masked itself as the real deal via Google Ads. The plot thickens as the malware cunningly used Punycode to disguise its URL, fooling even the most eagle-eyed among us. So, while you're trying to keep your passwords secure, remember that even the security guards can be imposters. Now isn't that a twisted take on "Who watches the watchmen?"

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