TRACKING A MALICIOUS BLOGSPOT REDIRECTION CAMPAIGN TO APATEWEB

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This article analyzes the "ApateWeb" malware campaign, which uses weaponized Blogspot links that appear legitimate but redirect users to malicious content including phishing pages, malware, and scam sites. Through technical investigation, the author identifies several key tactics including VPN detection, internationalization for broader targeting, and the use of "empty OK" responses to evade security scanners, ultimately discovering over 9,500 domains involved in this campaign. The analysis concludes by providing detailed indicators and infrastructure information, including domain lists and investigation tools, to help security teams identify and track similar malicious redirector campaigns.