top fb virus attacks 2018

1. Top (FB) Facebook Virus Attacks 2018? techcustomersupportphonenumber.com/top-fb-facebook-virus-attacks-2018/ techadmin September 15, 2018 The Spam Post Messenger Phishing Attempt Ad Redirects Malicious and Fake Apps Infected Images Impersonating Profiles Virus Tags Counterfeit Facebook Browser Extensions Facebook Notification Virus In-Video Virus Scripts Computer hackers constantly create new malware and clever infiltration campaigns. Facebook as one of the most popular sites on the Internet has become a platform for spreading all kinds of viruses. In this article, we present the top 10 Facebook virus attacks and how you can protect yourself from danger. The Spam Post This is one of the most widely used tactics. The hackers create spam posts in either their Facebook timeline or group. In the majority of cases they contain links that redirect to a virus hosted on a third party site. The hackers create spam posts in either their Facebook timeline or group. Messenger Phishing Attempt The hackers utilise social engineering tricks that resemble those used in their classic email campaigns. The Facebook virus delivery is dependent upon the gullibility of the victims. 1/4

2. The hackers utilise social engineering tricks that resemble those used in their classic email campaigns. Ad Redirects Some of the ad networks that operate from within the Facebook social network can lead to a virus attack. Such campaigns usually pose as legitimate sources for products or services, in this case they lead to hacker-controlled download portals. Some of the ad networks that operate from within the Facebook social network can lead to a virus attack. Malicious and Fake Apps Computer hackers can create counterfeit apps that pose as legitimate ones. They may have similar names and design which is used to trick unsuspecting victims into using them. Interaction with them can lead to a dangerous virus infection. Computer hackers can create counterfeit apps that pose as legitimate ones. Infected Images Several large-scale spam campaigns were used to deliver dangerous malware such as the Locky ransomware via the Facebook social network. Spam users used image files that were actually compressed or binary files that lead to a dangerous infection. 2/4

3. Several large-scale spam campaigns were used to deliver dangerous malware such as the Locky ransomware via the Facebook. Impersonating Profiles Hackers extract profile data from existing users and create fake identities. When a trigger is signalled they start to send out messages to contacts that contain links or attachments containing all kinds of viruses. Hackers extract profile data from existing users and create fake identities. Virus Tags Various hacker-controlled profiles tag multiple users with scam messages or links that lead to hacker-controlled download sites where viruses are hosted. Various hacker-controlled profiles tag multiple users with scam messages or links that lead to hacker-controlled download sites Counterfeit Facebook Browser Extensions Hackers have created various browser hijackers that pose as legitimate extensions that feature Facebook integration or added features. When installed on the victim computer they endanger the users privacy and can infect the hosts with all kinds of viruses. Hackers have created various browser hijackers that pose as legitimate extensions that feature Facebook integration Facebook Notification Virus Over the years we have seen several different viruses and scripts that create false notifications. If the victims interact with it they are lead to a hacker-controlled instance which delivers viruses to their computers. Over the years we have seen several different viruses and scripts that create false Facebook notifications. In-Video Virus Scripts Dangerous fake videos posted on groups, profiles and messages can lead to 3/4

4. ransomware infection. The payloads can trigger a multi-stage infection or a single delivery of a vir 4/4