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Topic: Cryptojacking malware on Facebook messenger (Read 144 times)

legendary
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August 07, 2018, 10:54:14 AM
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is there any way to prevent this case in mobile version?

Assuming that this was almost 3 months ago, it could have been sorted out already by the Facebook Messenger team however there's a huge possibility that the same tactics of deploying malware is still available and easily spread throughout any platforms. If FB can't handle virus links of pornographic material, how would one be sure that they can handle much more complicated scheme that can be done by just using the app? The best reminder for cryptocurrency users is to not click on any malicious link be it on a safe website or any platform.
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Be careful when opening strange messages from FB Messenger as it may install a malware chrome extension that performs a series of cryptojack actions.

https://www.cryptoinfomag.com/2018/05/10/crypto-jacking-via-fb-messenger/
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