OnlyFans Copyright Takedowns Expose Compromised Websites
Copyright takedown requests tied to OnlyFans and other adult content creators are revealing how attackers exploit vulnerable university and government websites to manipulate search results. UpGuard's Greg Pollock explains what universities, government websites, and security teams need to think about next.
Excerpt from the primary source: Dark Reading
Who is affected
Security professionals
Why it matters
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What you should do · Be aware
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