The CNCERT has issued a risk warning concerning the "Black Cat" cybercriminal gang, known for distributing a counterfeit version of Notepad++ that contains remote control backdoors. This tactic involves leveraging search engine optimization to propagate the malicious software effectively, making it more likely that users will unknowingly download the compromised application from affected sites. The Black Cat gang has been associated with various cyber attacks and has adopted increasingly sophisticated methods to entrench their efforts in the cyber threat landscape. Their current operation targets unsuspecting users searching for the legitimate Notepad++ application, impersonating it to deliver malware. This strategy not only exploits user trust but also utilizes search engines to increase the visibility of their malicious downloads.