A malicious new virus known as NodeStealer is being used by hackers to steal login information and other data from Facebook users clicking on ads.
In an alarming revelation, Bitdefender Labs has uncovered a sinister turn in cybercrime tactics on Facebook. Hackers are using a new virus called NodeStealer to steal your cookies and passwords. It’s a sneaky piece of code that runs on JavaScript and Node.js, and it can grab your web browser data and use it to hack into your Facebook account.
Provocative lure tricks people who are using Facebook Hackers will post ads on Facebook with pictures of pretty girls, hoping to get you to click on them. But don’t fall for it. These ads are actually hiding a nasty virus that can steal your passwords and personal information. Bitdefender researchers found that at least 10 Facebook accounts that belong to businesses have been hacked and used to spread these ads.
Disturbing spread of this attack The sheer reach of these campaigns is deeply concerning. Bitdefender's analysis estimates an astounding 100,000 potential downloads, with a single ad amassing up to 15,000 downloads within a mere 24-hour span. Demographically, males over 45 are the most impacted, highlighting the targeted nature of these attacks.
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