Islamabad, Dec 29: A new phishing scheme targeting businesses promoting their pages on Facebook has been uncovered by global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The scam, identified in a recent report, involves emails falsely claiming to be from Meta for Business, alleging that the recipient’s page contains prohibited content.
How the Scam Works
Scammers send deceptive emails urging users to provide explanations to unblock their accounts. These emails, first reported on December 14, use misleading domains not associated with Facebook. A link in the email redirects victims to Facebook Messenger, where a seemingly legitimate support account interacts with them. This fake support account, actually a fan page, exploits users’ stress to gain their trust and access their accounts.
A New Level of Sophistication
Unlike traditional scams accusing users of copyright violations via email, this campaign mimics internal Facebook communication, adding a layer of credibility. Kaspersky experts emphasize that businesses worldwide have been affected, and the emails appear to originate from multiple domains.
Expert Advice
Andrey Kovtun, from Kaspersky’s Email Threats Protection Group, advises users to report such incidents to Facebook’s support team and immediately update passwords if any information may have been compromised. This proactive approach can help mitigate risks from such advanced phishing tactics.
