Look what I found Facebook messenger message
Report warns of this message on Messenger.
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Messenger users have been warned not to open a message that reads, "Look what I found," because it may give hackers full access to their Facebook accounts, according to the Emirati statement. Security experts warn that this nasty scam, first spotted last year, is back and could allow hackers to gain access to very personal data. |
This new threat appears to be escalating around the world, and it is certainly a threat that must be closely monitored. Those scammed are taken to a fake Facebook page, which then pulls the user's data, where the person types in their name and password. This vital information can then be used to discover personal data and even install malware on devices. Also, once the scammer has access to a Facebook account, he can also raid address books and send malicious texts to more users. |
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This isn't the first time that Messenger scams have surfaced online, with users recently being targeted with the message "Is this your picture in this video?" And hackers use these very tempting phrases because they know that many will want to click on the link to find out exactly what the message is.
Another tactic used by the scammer is to put funny emojis in the text which helps to make things look friendlier.
And if you receive any of these messages, the advice is clear, do not click on the link as it may leave your entire Facebook account open to attack. And if you think you've been cheated, it's a good idea to head straight to Facebook and change your password in the settings menu.
This will prevent hackers from accessing your account. Speaking about the new scam, River Hart, digital privacy expert at ProPrivacy, said: “This new campaign can be difficult to identify, and the victims are usually Messenger users whose accounts have been hacked once in the past - which could compound the impact. catastrophic attack.
The scam is similar in nature to SMS phishing attacks - known as phishing messages. These campaigns are on the rise."
