Hackers Using Facebook Messenger to Distribute Malware
David Jacoby a senior security researcher at Kaspersky Lab, is trying to get the word out that Facebook Messenger is now being used to spread malware. Where these things start is often hard to tell but once the malware finds a victim it spreads by causing users of Facebook Messenger without them knowing to send out personalized hoax messages to their contacts that include a virus-ridden link. The messages are structured with the recipient’s name, the word ‘video,’ a shocked emoji, followed by a shortened URL link as well. Since the message appears to be being sent by a friend,...
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