Today, we're diving into how hackers infiltrate your Facebook and Instagram accounts using malware. We’ll explore how these attacks unfold, how your data is collected, and how a few clicks can compromise all your online accounts. The Initial Attack It often starts with a seemingly innocuous message, usually containing an attachment. A major red flag is an attachment, especially if it's a zip file. Zip files are compressed and harder to scan, particularly if they’re password-protected. The zip file may contain a simple script, such as a BAT or PowerShell script. While the script itself may not be malicious, it can reference malware hosted on platforms like GitHub or GitLab. Execution and Data Theft Despite its small size (e.g., 431 bytes), once executed, the script can perform various malicious actions rapidly. Initially, it may appear to do nothing more than display an error message and disappear. However, in the background, it can steal all saved credentials from y
Today, we're diving into how hackers infiltrate your Facebook and Instagram accounts using malware. We’ll explore how these attacks unfold, how your data is collected, and how a few clicks can compromise all your online accounts. The Initial Attack It often starts with a seemingly innocuous message, usually containing an attachment. A major red flag is an attachment, especially if it's a zip file. Zip files are compressed and harder to scan, particularly if they’re password-protected. The zip file may contain a simple script, such as a BAT or PowerShell script. While the script itself may not be malicious, it can reference malware hosted on platforms like GitHub or GitLab. Execution and Data Theft Despite its small size (e.g., 431 bytes), once executed, the script can perform various malicious actions rapidly. Initially, it may appear to do nothing more than display an error message and disappear. However, in the background, it can steal all saved credentials from y
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