December 17, 2023 at 06:46PM
WordPress hosting provider Kinsta warns of Google ads promoting phishing sites to steal hosting credentials for MyKinsta. The attackers target Kinsta visitors using sponsored websites mimicking Kinsta’s, urging users to stay cautious. Kinsta urges enabling two-factor authentication and warns of potential phishing emails. They recommend direct access to MyKinsta and note the rise in similar incidents.
Based on the meeting notes, it seems Kinsta, a WordPress hosting provider, has sent an email to its customers warning them about phishing attacks leveraging Google Ads. The attackers are targeting individuals who have visited Kinsta’s official websites, creating sponsored websites that mimic Kinsta’s, with the intention of stealing MyKinsta login credentials. Kinsta has advised its customers to be cautious and not click on any links with URLs other than kinsta.com or my.kinsta.com. They also recommended enabling two-factor authentication and accessing MyKinsta directly through the browser. Additionally, there is a mention of a broader trend of deceptive Google ads used by hackers to carry out tech support scams and distribute malware disguised as legitimate software. Kinsta is actively working to identify and take down the phishing sites, but is urging users to take proactive measures to safeguard their accounts.