Not once is my facebook messenger used to spread virus let alone to drain the contents of one's account.
Not only is the Digmine virus much more viruses used by hackers to mine coins for example like the Locky Fish virus.
Topic: Potential Virus in Facebook Messenger. (Read 156 times)
Also some peoples send me a messages with pictures about weather . Dont open this kink of messeges in chat rooms, there can be malicious software which stole your passwords
I don't know if it's entirely unexpected, because Messenger has been used for spreading viruses in the past. It's way more vulnerable than emails because people check it on an hourly, and maybe even by minute details. Either way, internet security rules still apply. Never download executables or zipped files unless you're absolutely sure they're safe. Bots sending files are pretty easy to spot anyway.
It's funny how hackers seem to be shifting from ransomware to mining viruses though. Crypto is truly starting to become relevant, albeit in a bad way in this case.
It's funny how hackers seem to be shifting from ransomware to mining viruses though. Crypto is truly starting to become relevant, albeit in a bad way in this case.
I mean people are going to be following the money, which isn't rare and is kinda supposed to happen -- sadly when it comes to hacking this is the sort of thing that's going to happen but yeah.
This is something that we're gonna have to educate people about, cause we don't want the name for crypto being tarnished becauseof some super greedy fucks who are trying to make a buck but in the meantime killing the chance for crypto to help.
BASH FACEBOOK TO HAVE THESE ACCOUNTS SHUTDOWN AND CLEAR UP THEIR ISSUES
I don't know if it's entirely unexpected, because Messenger has been used for spreading viruses in the past. It's way more vulnerable than emails because people check it on an hourly, and maybe even by minute details. Either way, internet security rules still apply. Never download executables or zipped files unless you're absolutely sure they're safe. Bots sending files are pretty easy to spot anyway.
It's funny how hackers seem to be shifting from ransomware to mining viruses though. Crypto is truly starting to become relevant, albeit in a bad way in this case.
It's funny how hackers seem to be shifting from ransomware to mining viruses though. Crypto is truly starting to become relevant, albeit in a bad way in this case.
With the growth in value of Bitcoin it's only a matter of time before it's holders are targeted. No I'm not referring to the government, I am referring to hacker's and virus's, this new virus comes at a place where we least expected it, Facebook Messenger, I am really surprised that Facebook has not taken a stand and cleared it. Best thing is to delete that app, scan your phone and clean it up. Good luck every one, and if anyone has any safety solutions do let us know.
Below is the link for your reference:
https://news.bitcoin.com/new-cryptocurrency-mining-bot-is-infesting-facebook-messenger/
Below is the link for your reference:
https://news.bitcoin.com/new-cryptocurrency-mining-bot-is-infesting-facebook-messenger/
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