This new malware is targeting Facebook accounts – make sure yours is safe – Digital Trends

By Alan Truly October 17, 2022 10:09AM In the ongoing barrage of cyberattacks, Facebook users are being targeted by a new version of the Ducktail malware that originally surfaced in July. The first implementation was specifically aimed at Facebook Business accounts, but it has recently become a more widespread danger. The latest version of Ducktail collects any and all Facebook data available on an infected computer. If it happens to be a business account, payment methods could be discovered, putting your money at risk. Furthermore, Facebook Business data might include billing information and cycles, which could be used to help disguise unauthorized purchases. An in-depth account of how Ducktail works was shared by Bleeping Computer. The first version relied on a LinkedIn campaign, with hackers posing as marketing and human resources professionals to deliver PHP malware under the guise of useful information. The latest Ducktail is seeded on file-sharing networks that host cracked software, games, adult videos, and anything of a forbidden nature. This is likely the reason for the broader scope of the malware, which has moved beyond Facebook Business accounts to harvest browser data, cryptocurrency wallets, and any personal Facebook account data that might be of use, including…
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