Did you know Security Experts Warn Against Ongoing Threat Campaign On Facebook And Here’s How To Prevent It

 

It’s sad to see that as the world of tech gets more advanced, the number of sophisticated phishing attacks similarly increases.

Today, some of the biggest stars and platforms are endangered by online threats that see the platform getting hijacked. Threat actors steal sensitive credentials belonging to users like passwords, cash, and personal information. The latest warning from security experts comes from Facebook which is facing a serious online threat campaign.

The warning comes to us thanks to Check Point which mentioned the current attack that keeps targeting Facebook. It’s got the third biggest reach, following Google and YouTube so it makes sense why it’s a leading target.

The attack campaign was shared with nearly 12,000 different email IDs and ended up targeting hundreds of people and companies. The majority of them hit those located in the US, the EU, and Australia.

The phishing emails are sent through automated mailing services to ensure they add a level of authenticity. We’ve seen previous attacks use something similar. All emails entail fake copyright infringement alerts via Facebook. It was shared on the email how any recent activity could be a clear violation of copyright laws. People fall for the scam and think they did something wrong. In the end, they are misled to fake support pages on the Facebook app where they’re encouraged to add account details to move forward and better infractions. 

 Attackers get control over admin accounts on the Facebook pages and associated business pages. A similar way is to use a simple business account to get access and attackers manage to do that so simply. They can very easily alter settings or manipulate texts to stop genuine users from regaining access. Prevention of such attacks is crucial for protecting a brand’s reputation.

As per Checkpoint, users need to be aware of their options to remain safe. With a few simple steps, they can prevent being victims of such attacks that have deleterious consequences. The measures to be taken include setting up alerts, keeping employees educated at all times, ensuring clients stay up to date, and also maintaining a quick response plan for any incidents getting reported.

As of right now, Facebook has advised consumers not to press on any links or open up attachments from unidentified sources. This also means paying close attention to details in messages that feature urgent demands. The same goes for passwords, details in accounts, and personal data.

Scammers keep using deceptive email IDs that are similar in design to actual support accounts. However, they are not real, the company shared. Emails arising from Facebook will always come from the company’s official handle or support page, Meta confirmed in its recent statement on the matter.