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Jul 15, 2024 · Cybercriminals often abuse ads as a means to spread dangerous malware online. A new campaign is targeting Facebook users with Windows PCs.
- Anthony Spadafora
Jul 27, 2023 · A new report from Check Point has uncovered the extent of fake ads plaguing social media platforms, particularly Facebook, in order to spread malware.
Jul 16, 2024 · As per the report from cybersecurity researchers Trustwave, threat actors have been abusing Facebook’s ad network to create malicious advertisements for things like Windows themes, top games,...
- Sead Fadilpašić
Oct 1, 2020 · Once inside a compromised Facebook user's account, the attackers would use the associated payment method to purchase malicious ads, ultimately draining $4 million from victims during their...
Sep 28, 2023 · Hackers would run fraudulent ads on hacked accounts in order to sell “low-quality products” that were otherwise banned on Facebook.
- Amanda Florian
Oct 1, 2020 · The company's malware researchers followed that first clue and found a complex hacking campaign that let attackers place scammy ads using compromised Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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Jul 3, 2024 · Consumer Rights. 02 Jul 2024. Facebook account hacking warning – what you need to know. Fraudsters are posting malicious links from compromised accounts. Tali Ramsey. Which? is warning Facebook users to be wary of a new account hacking scam that could leave your device infected with malware.