Facebook alerts users about the ongoing Malvertising Campaign
Social media platforms can quickly become perilous if users neglect fundamental cyber hygiene practices. This concern is particularly relevant for Facebook users, as an alarming malvertising campaign is currently underway that disseminates SYS01Stealer malware. Presently, Facebook is the epicenter of two significant malicious campaigns. The first involves the distribution of malware aimed at infiltrating Facebook […]
Google Facebook ads are deceptive and information stealing
Facebook users need to be on high alert as a new phishing scam has emerged, disguising itself as a website hosted by a reputable company but ultimately leading to a deceptive advertisement aimed at stealing sensitive information. This scam, operating under the guise of Facebook, is currently proliferating on Google and poses a significant threat […]
Facebook and Instagram down by Cyber Attack
Shortly after millions of Facebook and Instagram users encountered difficulties accessing their accounts, speculation quickly arose that a state-funded cyberattack might be to blame. Mark Zuckerberg, fresh from a vacation in India, promptly took to Twitter, now X, to assure users that his security teams were diligently investigating the issue. He swiftly dismissed the notion […]
Facebook and Instagram collect immense data from users
In today’s digital age, nearly one in ten individuals possesses a Facebook account, and a comparable user base is anticipated for Instagram, now under the ownership of Meta, the parent company of Facebook. However, the revelation that these platforms extensively gather user data raises concerns about privacy. A recent study by Surfshark sheds light on […]
Vietnam hackers start stealing Facebook Credentials
Facebook, the world’s leading social networking platform, has recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The company led by Mark Zuckerberg has found itself in the news due to a troubling trend: it has become a target for cyber criminals hailing from Vietnam, who are utilizing stolen account credentials for various nefarious purposes, including […]
Interesting cyber attack headlines trending on Google for this day
“Ukraine Cyber Alliance Takes Down Trigona Ransomware Gang, Wipes Their Data Clean” In recent times, we’ve witnessed numerous headlines about ransomware groups wreaking havoc on corporate networks. However, this time, the ‘Ukraine Cyber Alliance,’ a group of activists, managed to infiltrate the Trigona Ransomware gang’s database and completely obliterate their operations. Notably, they absconded with […]
Facebook users have little time left to make $725m data privacy claims
Facebook users who maintained active accounts between May 2007 and December 2022 are urged to take action and submit a claim before the upcoming deadline of August 25th, 2023. This is in relation to the $725 million data privacy settlement that has been established. The compensation that individuals will receive is contingent upon the total […]
Cyber Attacks that impacted billions and millions of online user accounts
In recent times, our focus has been on reporting the aftermath of cyber attacks and the challenges faced by their victims. In this article, we will shift our attention to the cyber attacks that have left a significant impact on millions and billions of online accounts. 1.) Yahoo: Back in September 2018, Yahoo, a pioneer […]
Facebook steals crimes information from Police Database
Facebook is found accessing information being reported to the Metropolitan Police database and is doing it without the authorization from the law enforcement agencies. This includes info related to se$ual offenses and domestic abuse case sheets and crimes lodged onto the database. Digging deep into the issue, a report compiled by ‘The Observer’ states that […]
AI news trending on Google
To those interested in known news bits on the technology of Artificial Intelligence, here some fuel for thought. According to a report published in New York Post, a woman located in the same city has married a virtual man generated to the Artificial Intelligence. The woman named Rosanna Ramos, mother of two children, married a […]
